India vs Bangladesh Highlights Day 1: Ashwin and Jadeja Lead Bowling Attack
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram saw the visitors dominate proceedings, thanks to a stellar bowling performance led by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The duo combined to take 7 wickets and restrict Bangladesh to a paltry 150, setting up a strong position for India on a pitch that showed signs of offering turn.
Early Setbacks and a Crucial Partnership
Bangladesh, opting to bat first, lost their captain Mominul Haque early on, bowled by Umesh Yadav. However, a 50-run stand between Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shadman Islam offered some hope for the hosts.
The Ashwin-Jadeja Show
The introduction of the spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja proved to be the turning point in the match. Ashwin, who finished with 4 wickets, was in his elements, bowling with accuracy and control, exploiting the cracks on the pitch to perfection. Jadeja, on the other hand, troubled the batsmen with his left-arm spin, finishing with 3 wickets.
Both bowlers combined to pick up wickets in quick succession, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 120/7.
Tail-enders Resist Briefly
The tail-enders offered some resistance, with Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scoring valuable runs. However, Ashwin and Jadeja eventually wrapped up the innings, leaving Bangladesh with a mountain to climb in the first innings.
India's Solid Start
In reply, India made a steady start, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill putting together a 54-run opening stand.
The visitors ended the day at 50/1, still trailing by 100 runs.
Key Takeaways
- India's bowling attack was the highlight of the day, with Ashwin and Jadeja leading the charge.
- Bangladesh's batting struggled against spin, with the exception of Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
- India has a strong foundation to build on going into the second day.
The second day promises to be an interesting one, with India looking to build on their strong position and Bangladesh hoping to fight back.
