India vs Bangladesh Live: Ashwin, Jadeja Steady IND
India's spin duo, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, put on a steady show in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. The duo, who were instrumental in India's first innings victory, continued their dominance in the second innings, helping India take a crucial lead.
Here are the key takeaways from the second day's play:
Ashwin & Jadeja's Dominant Show
The veteran spinners combined to take five wickets in the first session, sending Bangladesh reeling at 108/5. Ashwin, who took a career-best 7/57 in the first innings, continued his form with a three-wicket haul. Jadeja, on the other hand, claimed two wickets, including the crucial scalp of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan.
Their dominance continued in the second session, with Ashwin adding two more wickets to his tally. This ensured that Bangladesh remained on the back foot throughout the day, failing to build any significant partnerships.
India's Solid Lead
By the end of the day's play, Bangladesh were struggling at 189/8, still trailing India by 170 runs. While the Bangladeshi batsmen put up a fight, they were unable to counter the spin attack of India.
This significant lead puts India in a commanding position to win the first Test. They will look to wrap up the innings early on the third day and force a result.
Key Moments of the Day
Here are some of the key moments from the day's play:
- Ashwin's five-wicket haul: The veteran off-spinner was once again the star of the show, claiming five wickets and putting Bangladesh on the back foot.
- Jadeja's crucial wickets: Jadeja's wickets of Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das were crucial in preventing any momentum for Bangladesh.
- Shreyas Iyer's half-century: Iyer scored a crucial half-century in the first innings, helping India build a substantial lead.
- Bangladesh's fight: Despite being under pressure, Bangladesh showed resilience, with their lower order batsmen putting up a fight.
What to expect on Day 3
Day 3 is set to be a crucial one for both teams. India will be looking to wrap up the Bangladesh innings quickly and secure a win. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be hoping to bat with more resilience and build a partnership to save the Test match.
The outcome of the match will depend heavily on the performance of both teams in the third day. The spinners will once again play a crucial role, and it will be interesting to see how Bangladesh can counter their threat.
This match is a must-watch for all cricket fans. With India in a commanding position, the third day promises to be a thrilling contest.
