Following Cheteshwar Pujara, opener Mayank Agrawal also crossed the fifty run mark and registered his fourth half-century in the 1st India vs Bangladesh Test 2019. Agrawal, who came into bat in the evening session of Day 1, looked solid in the pitch and didn’t put a foot wrong in his innings. His opening partner Rohit Sharma was dismissed for mere six runs. However, he joined forces with Cheteshwar Puajara and helped India cross the 100 run mark. The hosts have got off to a brilliant start and a gigantic first innings total looks just a matter of time. Agarwal will also eye to capitalise on the start and convert his knock into a blistering hundred.  India Vs Bangladesh, Live Cricket Score 1st Test Match.

Bangladesh, who opted to bat first in the match, got packed for mere 150 runs on the first day itself. After their dismal batting performance, the Indore track seemed supporting the pacers. However, the Indian batsman showed great temperament and are neutralised the inexperienced Bangladeshi bowling line-up. India vs Bangladesh Latest Scorecard.

Bangladesh, who lost the T20I leg of the tour 2-1, haven’t made a great start in the Test matches either and needs to make a comeback as soon as possible. The likes of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Abu Jayed will have to take the mantle of wicket-taking upon themselves in order to run through India’s middle order. However, India’s potent middle order will just make the job difficult for the opposition.

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