India vs Bangladesh Test 2024 Day 1 Scorecard: Dominant India Take Control
Chattogram, Bangladesh: The first day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chattogram saw a dominant performance by the visitors, with the Indian team ending the day on a strong footing. The Indian bowlers were particularly impressive, restricting Bangladesh to a modest first-innings score.
Bangladesh Batting Struggles:
The Bangladesh batting lineup struggled throughout the day, failing to build any substantial partnerships. They lost wickets at regular intervals, with the Indian bowlers maintaining consistent pressure. Only two Bangladeshi batters, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque, managed to score half-centuries, but both were unable to convert their starts into big scores.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: 67 runs
- Mominul Haque: 51 runs
Indian Bowlers Dominate:
The Indian bowlers were relentless, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav taking three wickets each. Mohammed Siraj also took a couple of wickets, while Mohammed Shami picked up one.
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 3/41
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3/53
- Mohammed Siraj: 2/37
- Mohammed Shami: 1/25
India's Solid Reply:
In reply to Bangladesh's first innings total of 227, India started their innings with a strong opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. They added 93 runs for the first wicket before Gill was dismissed.
- Rohit Sharma: 46 runs
- Shubman Gill: 47 runs
India will be looking to consolidate their lead on Day 2 and build a commanding position in the match.
Day 1 Scorecard:
Bangladesh: 227 all out (Najmul Hossain Shanto 67, Mominul Haque 51; Ravichandran Ashwin 3/41, Kuldeep Yadav 3/53)
India: 93/1 (Rohit Sharma 46, Shubman Gill 47)
Day 2 will be crucial for both teams, with India looking to build on their strong start and Bangladesh hoping to claw their way back into the contest.
