IND 339/6 at Stumps | India vs Bangladesh Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 1: Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Help Hosts Recover After Hasan Mahmud’s Four-Wicket Haul
This will be the first time since the 2024 T20 World Cup that India National Cricket Team will be playing red-ball cricket. India are coming in after facing a series defeat against Sri Lanka in the ODI format. For Gautam Gambhir, this will be the first red-ball assignment.
After winning the toss, Bangladesh took advantage of the conditions as Hasan Mahmud took early wickets putting pressure on India. But half-century from Yashswi Jaiswal and steady batting from Rishabh Pant helped India negate the 'uncertainty'. Later Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin formed unbeaten 195 runs partnership to give India an edge. Ashwin completed his sixth century while Hasan Mahmud took four wickets on Day 1.
After a disastrous start to the day, the home side managed to score 300+ runs losing six wickets. Ravi Ashwin scored a brilliant century while Ravindra Jadeja played an important knock of 86 runs. As for the Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud was pick of the bowlers with four wickets.
HUNDRED for Ravi Ashwin! What a knock it has been from such a special player! He has lit up Chepauk with this magnificent knock and it has put India on top here after Bangladesh's strong start. Ashwin and Jadeja have turned this game around in India's favour and this has truly been a special performance.
India now have in excess of 300 runs and it has only made things tougher for Bangladesh. The visitors have looked toothless in the third session and it has all been the Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja show so far.
Indian batsmen Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have put up a stand of 150 runs so far and they look forward to stretching their partnership further and helping them achieve a big score.
FIFTY for Ravindra Jadeja as well! A solid performance from a solid all-rounder and India have moved ahead of Bangladesh in this match, riding on his and Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling. Both these players have been superb and it remains to be seen how India end the day's play.
The partnership between Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja has surpassed 100 runs and this stand has brought back India into this contest big time. Both players have played some exquisite shots and runs are flowing freely now. Bangladesh now are under pressure as India look to end the day on a high.
FIFTY for Ravichandran Ashwin! What a knock it has been and the Chennai crowd are applauding for the local man who has shown why he is an absolute giant in Indian cricket. He came in to bat at a difficult time with wickets falling and has put up a good partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. India would be very happy with how the innings has progressed with Ashwin and Jadeja's partnership.
Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, two of India's most experienced players are out in the middle and they will look to take the total to a safe place with Bangladesh bowlers putting their team on top. We are in the last session of the day and India would not want to lose any more wickets. Ashwin in particular has been aggressive and it has injected some life into this Indian batting innings.
That would be tea on Day 1! Bangladesh continue to have the upper hand in this contest as they won another session, taking three wickets. Hasan Mahmud got a fourth when he dismissed Rishabh Pant and later on Nahid Rana sent Yashasvi Jaiswal back to the pavilion after the latter scored a half-century. KL Rahul was then undone by a brilliant catch from Zakir Hasan. India would need Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to bat long, atleast towards close of play today to get a total of some substance.
OUT! India lose another wicket and it is that of KL Rahul, who has been sent back to the pavilion by Mehidy Hasan Miraz! The right-hander wanted to nudge the ball and Zakir Hasan did extremely well to grab the catch. Bangladesh continue to chip away at the wickets. KL Rahul c Zakir Hasan b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 16(52)
OUT! A big wicket this for Bangladesh as Nahid Rana dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal! The left-hander, who batted so well till now, edged a delivery from Rana towards first slip where Shadman Islam ended up taking a simple catch. Bangladesh have rocked India again. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Shadman Islam b Nahid Rana 56(118)
FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal! The youngster has shown why he is so highly rated with another half-century to his name. He weathered the storm early on as wickets tumbled at the other end and has played a good knock here. Time for him to make it big.
KL Rahul has walked out in the middle, joining forces with Yashasvi Jaiswal after Rishabh Pant's dismissal. Pant showed signs of good form before he departed while chasing a delivery outside the off-stump. Rahul and Jaiswal will now look to build a partnership and take India to a position of control.
OUT! Rishabh Pant has to walk back as he tries to play a nothing shit against an outside off-stump delivery from Hasan Mahmud. While trying to cut the ball, Pant remained stranded in the crease and edged the ball which went straight to the keeper. Rishabh Pant c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud
The Indian team will have momentum in its hands as session 2 on Day 1 begins in the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024. Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be looking forward to carrying on the momentum and helping the team achieve a big score.
India have finished at 88/3 at Lunch on Day 1 of the IND vs BAN 1st Test match. Indian batsmen Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured that no wicket fall after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's dismissal.
Indian batsmen Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be looking forward to bring back the hosts back on track in the first innings. Both the batsmen have looked good so far and will look to take on the Bangladeshi bowlers.
OUT! Another one bites the dust for India as Virat Kohli has been removed by Hasan Mahmud. Kohli tried to drive the ball but at the end the ball takes the edge of his bat and it was an easy catch for Litton Das. Virat Kohli 6 (6) c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud
OUT! Another wicket for Bangladesh as Shubman Gill has been removed by Hasan Mahmud for a duck. Gill tried to hit the ball down the leg side but got a little edge of his bat and it went straight to the keeper. Shubman Gill 0 (8) c Litton Das b Hasan Mahmud
This will be the first time since the 2024 T20 World Cup that India National Cricket Team will be playing red-ball cricket. India are coming in after facing a series defeat against Sri Lanka in the ODI format. For Gautam Gambhir, this will be the first red-ball assignment. Since Gautam Gambhir has been appointed, Team India has only played limited over fixtures but this time things will be different and it will be interesting to see what approach will be taken by Rohit Sharma and Co against the in-form Bangladesh side. IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024: Rishabh Pant Braces for Return to Test Cricket After 632 Days.
Bangladesh's bowling attack was phenomenal against Pakistan and they will try to go on with a similar approach. It will not be an easy series for any of the sides. India are at the top of the WTC points table. Rohit Sharma-led side last won the five-match Test series against England on the home soil. IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 will be taking place at the MA Chidambaram stadium which means the spinners will have the upper hand and the side using their spinners at the right place will surely have the advantage.
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