India vs Bangladesh: Everything To Know

India vs Bangladesh 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Cricket fans were treated to an exciting start as India and Bangladesh faced off in the first Test of the 2024 series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Here’s a detailed look at the events of Day 1.

Match Overview

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Date: September 19, 2024
• Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first¹.

India’s Innings

India began their innings with high hopes but faced early setbacks. Bangladesh’s fast bowler Hasan Mahmud made an immediate impact, taking three wickets in the first hour to leave India struggling at 88-3 by lunch².

Key Performances:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings after the early losses.
• Rishabh Pant: Returning to Test cricket after a long hiatus, Pant’s aggressive batting helped India recover.
• Ravichandran Ashwin: Created history by scoring his 20th fifty in Test cricket, becoming the first cricketer to achieve this milestone³.

By the end of Day 1, India had managed to score 339/6 in 80 overs, thanks to solid partnerships and resilient batting¹.

Bangladesh’s Bowling

Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first paid off initially, with Hasan Mahmud’s early breakthroughs. However, the Indian batsmen’s resilience and strategic partnerships helped them recover and post a competitive score by the end of the day.

Key Bowlers:

• Hasan Mahmud: His early spell was crucial in putting India on the back foot.
• Also Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Played a significant role in maintaining pressure on the Indian batsmen.

Day 1: India’s First Innings

• Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first.
• India’s Start: India faced early setbacks with Hasan Mahmud taking three quick wickets, leaving India at 88-3 by lunch.
• Recovery: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant stabilized the innings with crucial partnerships. Pant, returning to Test cricket, played aggressively.
• Ashwin’s Milestone: Ravichandran Ashwin scored his 20th fifty in Test cricket, also becoming the first cricketer to achieve this milestone.
• End of Day 1: India ended the day at 339/6 in 80 overs.

Day 2: Continuation of India’s First Innings and Bangladesh’s Response

• India’s Total: India was bowled out for 402 runs. Key contributions came from Jaiswal (85), Pant (78), and Ashwin (50).
• Bangladesh’s Start: Bangladesh began their innings cautiously but lost early wickets to India’s pace attack.
• Also Bangladesh’s Struggle: The visitors struggled against India’s spinners, with Ashwin and Jadeja taking crucial wickets.
• End of Day 2: Bangladesh ended the day at 150/6.

Day 3: Bangladesh’s First Innings and India’s Second Innings

• Bangladesh’s Collapse: Bangladesh was bowled out for 180 runs, with Ashwin taking 5 wickets.
• India’s Second Innings: India decided not to enforce the follow-on and began their second innings. They also aimed to set a challenging target for Bangladesh.
• Solid Start: Indian openers provided a solid start, with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul putting up a strong partnership.
• End of Day 3: India ended the day at 200/3, leading by 422 runs.

Day 4: India’s Second Innings and Bangladesh’s Chase

• India’s Declaration: India declared their second innings at 300/7, setting Bangladesh a target of 523 runs.
• Bangladesh’s Chase: Bangladesh started their chase with determination but faced a daunting task.
• Also Indian Bowlers Dominate: India’s bowlers, led by Ashwin and Bumrah, kept the pressure on Bangladesh’s batsmen.
• End of Day 4: Bangladesh ended the day at 150/5, needing 373 more runs to win.

Day 5: Conclusion of the Match

• Bangladesh’s Resistance: Bangladesh showed some resistance, with Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das also putting up a fight.
• India’s Victory: Despite their efforts, Bangladesh was bowled out for 250 runs. Ashwin and Jadeja were the standout bowlers for India.
• Result: India won the match by 272 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Fan Reactions

The cricketing community was abuzz with excitement as fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the day’s play. Many praised Rishabh Pant’s return and Ashwin’s historic fifty, while others highlighted the impressive performance of Bangladesh’s bowlers in the first session.