India vs Bangladesh Test Highlights: Ashwin Takes 3 Wickets, India Inches Towards Victory
The second Test match between India and Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka saw India inch closer to victory, thanks to a crucial three-wicket haul by veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Despite a stubborn resistance from Bangladesh, India managed to maintain their dominance and set up a potential series win.
Ashwin Takes Center Stage
The day began with Bangladesh resuming their second innings at 114/4, still trailing India's first innings score by 134 runs. With a glimmer of hope remaining, Bangladesh's batters attempted to build partnerships and frustrate the Indian bowlers.
However, it was Ashwin who proved to be the game-changer. He picked up the crucial wickets of Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Liton Das, all three batters falling victim to his crafty spin bowling. His crucial three-wicket haul effectively dismantled Bangladesh's middle order, leaving them at 190/8 and on the brink of collapse.
India's Dominance Continues
With Bangladesh's batting order crumbling, India's bowlers maintained their dominance. The veteran Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with a wicket, dismissing Taijul Islam for a duck. While Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed offered some resistance, Bangladesh's innings eventually folded for 231 runs, giving India a first-innings lead of 114 runs.
Setting Up the Victory
With the first innings lead secured, India's batsmen then began to build a formidable total in their second innings. Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara laid a solid foundation, while Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer further consolidated India's position. India eventually declared their second innings at 258/2, setting Bangladesh a target of 373 runs to win.
Bangladesh's Task Ahead
With the match now heading towards an inevitable India victory, Bangladesh face an uphill battle. They will need a miracle to chase down the mammoth target and avoid a series defeat.
The final day of the second Test promises to be a tense affair, with India looking to seal their victory and Bangladesh hoping for an improbable comeback.
Key Takeaways:
- Ravichandran Ashwin's three-wicket haul was the game-changer. His ability to pick up crucial wickets at key moments broke the back of Bangladesh's resistance.
- India's bowlers were dominant throughout the match. Their relentless pressure and accurate bowling forced the Bangladesh batsmen into making mistakes.
- India's top order batsmen laid a strong foundation for their second innings total. Their dominance has set up a potential series win.
The second Test match between India and Bangladesh is a thrilling contest that has kept fans on the edge of their seats. With a potential series win on the line, the final day promises to be an exciting finish.
