India Takes 1- 0 Lead in Test Series Against Bangladesh

India Beat Bangladesh by 280 Runs in 1st Test

India dominated Bangladesh in the first Test match, winning by a massive margin of 280 runs. The Indian team’s exceptional batting and bowling skills were on full display, with several players contributing to the team’s victory.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s Masterclass

Ravichandran Ashwin was the star of the show, scoring a century (113 runs) in India’s first innings and taking six wickets (6/88) in Bangladesh’s second innings. He was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.

India’s Team Performance

India’s batting lineup performed exceptionally well, with Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 119 runs and Rishabh Pant contributing 109 runs in the second innings.

• R Ashwin: 113 runs in the first innings and 6 wickets in the second innings
• Ravindra Jadeja: 86 runs in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings
• Rishabh Pant: 109 runs in the second innings
• Shubman Gill: 119* runs in the second innings
• Jasprit Bumrah: 4 wickets in the first innings

Bangladesh’s Struggle

Bangladesh, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with India’s pace. They were bowled out for 149 runs in their first innings and 234 runs in their second innings, with only skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto offering some resistance with his 82-run knock.

First Innings

In the first innings, India scored 376 runs, thanks to a brilliant century by R Ashwin (113) and a half-century by Ravindra Jadeja (86). Bangladesh, in response, were bowled out for 149 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 4 wickets.

Second Innings

In the second innings, India declared at 287/4, with Rishabh Pant scoring a century (109) and Shubman Gill remaining unbeaten on 119. Bangladesh, chasing a target of 515 runs, were bowled out for 234 runs, with Ravichandran Ashwin taking 6 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja taking 3 wickets.

Post-Match Reactions

After the match, Ashwin said, “I have watched a lot of international cricket at this venue (as a kid), so it’s a special feeling every time I play here. I am enjoying my game right now.”

Series Standings

India leads the two-match series 1-0, with the second match scheduled to begin on Friday in Kanpur.

Other Highlights

• Rohit Sharma’s ‘aabra ka dabra, gili gili chu’ moment went viral during the Chennai Test.
• Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladesh bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India.

This comprehensive victory will give India a lot of confidence as they head into the second Test match. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to counter the Indian team.

Conclusion

India’s dominant performance in the first Test match against Bangladesh has set the tone for the rest of the series. The team’s exceptional batting and bowling skills were on full display, with several players making significant contributions to the win. R Ashwin’s century and 6 wickets, Ravindra Jadeja’s half-century and 3 wickets, Rishabh Pant’s century, and Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 119 were some of the key highlights of the match.

India’s victory by 280 runs is a testament to their strength and depth as a team. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to counter the Indian team in the second Test match.

The series now moves to Kanpur, where India will look to seal the series with another win. Bangladesh will be hoping to bounce back and level the series. One thing is certain, the second Test match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams that are eager to prove themselves.

Key Takeaways

• India won the first Test match by 280 runs
• R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill were the standout performers for India
• Bangladesh will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to counter the Indian team
• The series now moves to Kanpur, where India will look to seal the series with another win

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