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Test Cricket | In a thrilling start to the first Test match against Bangladesh at Chennai, India ended the first day with a strong total of 339 runs, losing 6 wickets. The team faced early challenges, collapsing to 144 for 6, but a remarkable partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja turned the tide. Together, they built an unbeaten partnership of 195 runs, showcasing resilience and skill.
Ravichandran Ashwin, playing on home ground, scored an impressive century, finishing the day with 102 runs. He completed his sixth Test century with a single off the third ball of the 74th over. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja contributed significantly, remaining not out at 86, marking his 21st Test fifty.
Other notable performances included Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 56 runs, and Rishabh Pant, who added 39 runs to the scoreboard. Captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli struggled, both dismissed for just 6 runs, while opener Shubman Gill failed to open his account.
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud emerged as a standout bowler, taking 4 wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nahid Rana each claimed one wicket.
Day One Highlights
The first session of the day was mixed, with Bangladesh’s pace attack putting pressure on the Indian batsmen through bounce and swing. Hasan Mahmud made early breakthroughs, sending Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli back to the pavilion with the team’s score at just 35. Jaiswal and Pant’s subsequent partnership helped stabilize the innings, bringing the score to 88 for 3 by lunch.
The second session belonged to Bangladesh, with India losing 3 wickets for 88 runs. However, thanks to the earlier partnership, India managed to recover somewhat, heading into tea at 176 for 6.
The final session of the day saw India come alive, as Ashwin and Jadeja batted brilliantly without losing a wicket, amassing 163 runs. This partnership not only boosted India’s total but also gave the team a solid foundation moving into Day Two.
Teams in Action
India’s Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Akash Deep
- Mohammad Siraj
Bangladesh’s Playing XI:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
- Shadman Islam
- Zakir Hasan
- Mominul Haque
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Litton Das (Wicketkeeper)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Nahid Rana
- Hasan Mahmud
- Taskin Ahmed
As the match continues, all eyes will be on the second day to see if Ashwin and Jadeja can build on their stellar performance and push India towards a commanding lead. The match resumes on Saturday at 9:30 AM, promising more exciting cricket ahead.
