India vs Bangladesh Highlights: Ashwin's Century on Day 1
The first day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chattogram witnessed a masterclass from veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who smashed a century on his way to a thrilling declaration by India.
Ashwin Shines with the Bat
Ashwin's knock was the highlight of the day, as he came to the crease with India struggling at 136/4. He formed crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant to guide India to a respectable total.
Ashwin, who is renowned for his bowling skills, showcased his batting prowess by striking 124 runs from just 148 balls. He struck 17 fours and 2 sixes during his innings, sending the Bangladeshi bowlers on a leather hunt.
Bangladesh Bowlers Struggle
The Bangladesh bowling attack, led by Taijul Islam, struggled to contain the Indian batsmen. While Islam picked up two wickets, he was expensive, conceding 109 runs in his 26 overs.
Taskin Ahmed, who had impressed in recent times, was also taken for runs, with Ashwin hitting him for two sixes in the first over he bowled. The Bangladesh fielders also missed a few crucial catches, which further compounded their woes.
India Declare at 404/6
With Ashwin's century propelling the Indian innings, India declared their innings at a formidable 404/6. The declaration came just after lunch, leaving Bangladesh with a tough task of batting out the rest of the day.
Bangladesh Survive till Stumps
Bangladesh survived the initial onslaught from the Indian bowlers, ending the day at 42/1. Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto survived a tough session against the Indian pacers, but the damage was already done.
Day 1 Conclusion
The first day of the Test saw a complete domination by India, with Ashwin's century being the main takeaway. Bangladesh will need to bat with resilience and determination if they are to avoid an early defeat in this crucial encounter.
Key Highlights:
- Ashwin's century was the highlight of the day.
- Bangladesh bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen.
- India declared their innings at 404/6.
- Bangladesh ended the day at 42/1.
Looking Ahead:
The second day will be crucial for Bangladesh, as they need to build a solid foundation and negate the Indian bowlers' threat. With the pitch expected to offer more assistance to the spinners, Bangladesh will be hoping for their batsmen to step up and give the bowlers a chance to fight back.
