India vs Bangladesh: Ashwin's Century Key Day 1 Highlights
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw a fascinating battle between bat and ball, with Ravichandran Ashwin stealing the show with a magnificent century. Here are the key highlights from Day 1:
Ashwin's Masterclass
R Ashwin became the first Indian to score a century on his birthday in Test cricket, achieving the milestone on his 36th. He dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack, scoring a brilliant 123 runs off 219 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes. His innings were instrumental in India's strong total of 258/4 at the end of day's play.
Bangladesh Struggles to Keep Pace
The Bangladesh bowlers, despite valiant efforts, struggled to contain the Indian batsmen. They were particularly troubled by Ashwin, who displayed a remarkable temperament and technique to punish their deliveries. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and Ebadot Hossain all bowled with decent control but couldn't make much of an impact.
India's Solid Start
The day started with India winning the toss and choosing to bat first. They got off to a good start, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill putting on a 50-run opening stand. Rahul was eventually dismissed for 24, but Gill continued to impress, reaching 50 before he too was removed.
Late Wickets, But India Still in Control
Towards the end of the day, Bangladesh managed to pick up a couple of wickets, dismissing Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara in quick succession. However, Ashwin's impressive performance and India's solid batting foundation left them in a comfortable position at the end of Day 1.
Day 2: What to Look Out For
Day 2 will be crucial for India to consolidate their lead and build a big first innings total. Bangladesh will need to bounce back and find a way to break through the Indian middle order. The battle between bat and ball is sure to continue, and the first Test promises to be an exciting contest.
Overall, Day 1 saw an exciting display of batting, with Ashwin leading the way with his exceptional century. Bangladesh will need to find a way to contain the Indian batting line-up on Day 2 if they want to stay in the game.
