IND vs BAN, 1st Test 2019: Mayank Agarwal Nears Hundred As India Go Past Bangladesh’s First Innings Total at Lunch on Day 2
Pacer Abu Jayed dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck and everyone was shell-shocked by the talismanic batsman’s rare failure. Before that, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal came into bat at the start of the day. Together, the duo piled up a brilliant partnership and scored their respective half-centuries.
Mayank Agarwal approaches his third Test ton as hosts have gone past Bangla Tigers' first innings total at lunch on Day 2 of 1st India vs Bangladesh Test. Batting at 188/3 in reply of the visitors 150, the home side have already taken a 25 run lead and will aim to capitalize on the start in order to muster a massive first innings score. Ajinkya Rahane (35) and Mayank Agarwal (91) are currently at the crease and will eye to guide their side to a massive first innings total. Despite India being in a commanding position, Bangladesh also put an impressive bowling performance in the morning session of Day 2. India Vs Bangladesh, Live Cricket Score 1st Test Match.
Pacer Abu Jayed dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck and everyone was shell-shocked by the talismanic batsman’s rare failure. Before that, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal came into bat at the start of the day. Together, the duo piled up a brilliant partnership and scored their respective half-centuries. Pujara, however, was dismissed for 52 but Agarwal is still going strong and will aim to register his third Test ton. India vs Bangladesh Latest Scorecard.
In the opening day of the clash, Bangladesh put up a dismal batting performance and were packed for just 150 runs in the first innings. In reply, the hosts came into bat in the evening session of the day. They didn’t either get off to a good start as Rohit Sharma fell for just six runs. However, the hosts are currently on the driver’s seat and favorites to win the match too. On the other hand, the Mominul Haque-led side require an extraordinary effort in order to bounce back in the match.
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