Live Score: India vs Bangladesh 1st Test, Day 2 - IND 308 Ahead
India Dominates Day 2, Bangladesh Struggles to Respond
The second day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh saw India extend their dominance, building a mammoth lead of 308 runs. After resuming on 278/6, India declared their innings on 404/6, setting a daunting target for Bangladesh. The visitors then struggled to get going, ending the day at 96/4, still a massive 212 runs behind.
India's Batting Masterclass
The morning session belonged to India, with Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin continuing their impressive partnership from day one. Iyer reached his century in style, showcasing his aggressive stroke play. Ashwin also contributed significantly, compiling a valuable half-century. The duo added 108 runs for the seventh wicket before Iyer was dismissed for 104.
Bangladesh Bowling Struggles
The Bangladesh bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, with Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan taking the bulk of the wickets. However, India's batsmen were too strong, especially in the latter half of their innings.
Bangladesh's Batting Wobble
The Bangladesh batting lineup faltered in the face of the Indian bowling attack. Mohammad Naim provided some early resistance, but the loss of key batsmen like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, and Liton Das put Bangladesh on the back foot.
Key Takeaways:
- India's batting depth and experience proved too much for Bangladesh.
- The Indian bowling attack looked menacing, taking wickets regularly.
- Bangladesh will need a remarkable turnaround to salvage the Test match.
Day 3 Preview:
Day 3 promises to be an exciting one, with Bangladesh needing to bat aggressively and build a strong partnership to stay in the game. India will be looking to consolidate their lead and potentially force a declaration to try and secure a quick victory.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis of the match as it progresses.
