India vs Bangladesh Test Match 1 Day 1: Live Score, Updates, and Highlights
The first Test match between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Both teams are looking to start their Test series on a winning note, with India aiming to continue their dominance in the format while Bangladesh seeks to pull off an upset.
Day 1 Recap:
The first day of the match saw India dominate proceedings, posting a strong total of 258/4 at stumps. Shubman Gill was the star performer for India, scoring a magnificent century (110) before being dismissed just before stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara also played a key role in India's strong showing, scoring 90 runs.
Here's a breakdown of the key highlights from Day 1:
- India won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a strong start, adding 50 runs for the first wicket.
- Sharma was dismissed for 24 by Taskin Ahmed.
- Gill and Pujara then put on a 149-run partnership for the second wicket, laying the foundation for a big score.
- Pujara was dismissed by Taijul Islam for 90.
- Virat Kohli (24) and Shreyas Iyer (29) played crucial knocks towards the end of the day.
- Bangladesh's bowlers struggled to find their rhythm, with Taijul Islam being the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets.
Live Score:
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What to expect on Day 2:
India will be hoping to build on their strong start and score a big total on Day 2. Bangladesh will need to find a way to restrict India's scoring and get themselves back into the match. The pitch is expected to offer more assistance to the spinners as the game progresses, which could play into Bangladesh's hands.
Key Players to Watch:
- Shubman Gill: The young opener showed his class on Day 1 and will be looking to convert his start into a big score.
- Cheteshwar Pujara: The veteran batsman played a crucial role in India's dominance on Day 1.
- Taijul Islam: Bangladesh's best spinner will be looking to build on his early success and exploit the conditions.
Overall, Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh has been a fascinating contest. The match is evenly poised, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights.
