India vs Bangladesh: In a thrilling display of cricket, India extended their lead to 308 runs after bowling out Bangladesh for a mere 149 on the second day of the first Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This commanding position was achieved through a combination of stellar batting performances and exceptional bowling, particularly from Jasprit Bumrah.
India vs Bangladesh: Day 2 Highlights
India began the day on 339/6, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. Ashwin, who had already scored a century, added 11 more runs to his overnight total before being dismissed for 113. Jadeja, who was on 86, could not add to his score as India were bowled out for 376. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming a five-wicket haul with figures of 5/83.
Bangladesh’s Struggle
In response, Bangladesh’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of India’s pace attack. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs. He was well-supported by Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja, who took two wickets each, and Mohammed Siraj, who also chipped in with two wickets. Bangladesh could only manage 149 runs in 47.1 overs, with Shakib Al Hasan being the top scorer with 32 runs.
India vs Bangladesh: India’s Second Innings
With a substantial first-innings lead of 227 runs, India decided not to enforce the follow-on. However, their second innings got off to a shaky start. Taskin Ahmed removed Rohit Sharma for just 5 runs, which was caught by Zakir Hasan at Gully. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 10 runs, falling to a delivery from Nahid Rana. Despite these early setbacks, India managed to stabilize their innings.
Virat Kohli joined Shubman Gill at the crease and the duo added 39 runs for the third wicket before Kohli was dismissed for 17. By the end of the day, India had reached 81 for 3 in 23 overs, with Shubman Gill unbeaten on 33 and Rishabh Pant not out on 12. This extended India’s overall lead to 308 runs, putting them in a commanding position going into the third day.
With a lead of 308 runs and seven wickets in hand, India are in a strong position to dictate the course of the match. The pitch at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is expected to deteriorate further, making batting increasingly difficult. India’s spinners, led by Ashwin and Jadeja, will be looking to exploit these conditions and put Bangladesh under pressure in their second innings.
For Bangladesh, the task ahead is daunting. They will need to bat with resilience and determination to avoid an innings defeat. The onus will be on their experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to anchor the innings and build partnerships.
