Don’t miss the highlights of Ind vs Ban 1st Test Day 2, showcasing India’s stronghold as they aim for victory against Bangladesh with impressive performances!
The second day of the 1st Test kicked off with India looking to build on their overnight score of 339/6, thanks to the solid partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed early in the day for 86, unable to convert his innings into a century, leaving India at 343/7.
Ravichandran Ashwin continued his impressive form, reaching his century with a well-timed shot, marking his sixth Test hundred.
India managed to post a total of 376 runs before being bowled out, setting a challenging target for Bangladesh.
Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, taking 5 wickets for 85 runs and consistently troubling the Indian batsmen throughout the innings.
Jasprit Bumrah made an immediate impact in Bangladesh’s first innings by dismissing Shadman Islam with a brilliant delivery.
Akash Deep joined Bumrah in dismantling the Bangladeshi batting lineup, taking two quick wickets and leaving them struggling at 27/3.
Shakib Al Hasan attempted to stabilize the innings but could only manage 32 runs as wickets continued to fall around him.
Bangladesh was bowled out for just 149 runs in their first innings, trailing by a massive 227 runs and facing an uphill battle.
With a commanding lead, India enforced the follow-on, putting more pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen in their second innings.
Bumrah continued his excellent form by taking another wicket early in Bangladesh’s follow-on innings, further crippling their chances.
Akash Deep showcased his talent by taking another wicket in quick succession, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 8/2 in their second innings.
The Bangladeshi top order faltered once more as they struggled against India’s relentless bowling attack, losing wickets rapidly.
India’s bowlers were relentless throughout Day 2, consistently applying pressure and capitalizing on every mistake made by the Bangladeshi batsmen.
As Day 2 came to a close, India ended with a commanding lead of over 300 runs and three wickets down in their second innings.
Shubman Gill remained unbeaten at stumps with a steady knock of 33 runs, looking to build on India’s lead going into Day 3.
India’s top order faced difficulties again as both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to make significant contributions to the scorecard.
With India firmly in control and a substantial lead established, fans eagerly await what Day 3 will bring in this exciting Test match.
The spotlight now shifts back to India’s bowlers as they aim to wrap up the Bangladeshi innings quickly on Day 3.
As teams prepare for Day 3, India is poised for a strong position while Bangladesh must regroup and find a way to counterattack effectively.