India Dominate Day 2, Extend Lead to 308 Against Bangladesh in 1st Test
The first Test between India and Bangladesh continued its one-sided affair on Day 2, with India extending their dominance and establishing a commanding lead of 308 runs. The visitors were bowled out for a paltry 150 in their first innings, giving India a huge first-innings lead of 254 runs.
India's batsmen continued their strong form on Day 2, reaching 106/0 at stumps, with Rohit Sharma (54) and Shubman Gill (47) looking set to further increase the lead on Day 3.** Bangladesh's bowlers struggled to contain the Indian onslaught, with no real threat posed to the opening partnership.
Day 2 Highlights:
Morning Session:
- Bangladesh were quickly reduced to 114/6, with the Indian bowlers picking up wickets consistently.
- Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4/41.
- Mominul Haque (41) was the top scorer for Bangladesh, but no other batsman managed to reach double figures.
Afternoon Session:
- Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 150, losing their last four wickets for just 18 runs.
- India took a commanding 254-run lead, setting up a day of dominance for the hosts.
Evening Session:
- India's opening batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, put on a strong display of batting, reaching 106/0 at stumps.
- Sharma and Gill looked in complete control, giving no signs of any pressure.
Key Takeaways:
- India's bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, proved too strong for the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
- India's opening batsmen showed their class and experience, setting up a strong foundation for the rest of the match.
- Bangladesh will need a miracle to recover from this deficit and salvage the Test match.
Looking Ahead:
Day 3 promises to be another exciting day of cricket as India aim to further extend their lead. Bangladesh will need to produce a monumental effort with both bat and ball to have any chance of getting back into the contest. With a lead of 308, the focus will be on India's declaration and the declaration of the innings.
The match promises to be a thrilling affair, with India looking to secure a comfortable victory and maintain their dominance in the subcontinent.
