IND vs BAN, 1st Test 2019: India Maul Bangladesh by an Innings and 130 Runs to Extend Home Dominance
. Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim scored a gritty half-century but only managed to lower down the margin of defeat. The pacers played a vital role throughout the match and were the heroes of India's victory. The troika of Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav prove were too hot to handle by the Bangla Tigers.
Another match and another victory for Virat Kohli and Co in home Tests. The hosts put up a magnificent all-round performance and clinch the 1st IND vs BAN Test by an innings and 130 runs. Bangladesh's Wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim scored a gritty half-century but only managed to lower down the margin of defeat. The pacers played a vital role throughout the match and were the heroes of India's victory. The troika of Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav prove were too hot to handle by the Bangla Tigers and they eventually lost the match. With this win, India have taken a unassailable1-0 lead in the two-match series. India Vs Bangladesh, Live Cricket Score 1st Test Match.
Earlier in the day, India declared their innings on their overnight total of 493 runs. In reply, Bangladesh's top order was dismantled and their loss looked on the cards. However, Mushfiqur Rahim showed some resilience in Bangladesh’s second innings and registered his 20th half-century. He, however, didnt received much support from the other batsman and faced a defeat on the third day of the match.
With this, India add 60 points to their ICC World Test Championships points table tally and extend their supremacy even further. The second and the last Test of the series will go down in history as it will be the first Day-Night Test match for both sides. The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and will start on October 22. The home side will aim to replicate their heroics on their pink-ball debut while the Bangla Tigers will eye a comeback in the series.
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