IND vs BAN

Wickets, Runs, and Wacky Celebrations: IND vs BAN Test Kicks Off with a Bang!

Catch all the action from the first Test between India and Bangladesh! Will Ashwin and Jadeja bat the visitors out of contention?

The cricketing world has turned its gaze towards Chennai as the first Test match between India and Bangladesh unfolds. With India batting at 339/6, the spotlight is on the duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, as they look to make a strong case for a dominant innings. Following a promising start, where Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a solid 50 on Day 1, the Indian batting lineup is now trying to recover from a mid-inning collapse that left them at 34/3. However, things seem to turn around as Ashwin, back from injury, looks determined to seal the deal for India. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this is the only innings they need to bat!

On the flip side, the Bangladesh team has been facing its own set of challenges in this Test match. Their pacer, Hasan Mahmud, who seems to have forgotten the meaning of over-the-top celebrations, got the Indian batsmen in a bit of a pickle, taking 5 wickets and thus marking a historic achievement as the only Bangladeshi bowler to bag five wickets in India during Test matches. This calm demeanor amidst chaos is a refreshing change in a sport where emotions often run high. After lunch on day two, Bangladesh stumbled at 26/3, with India’s bowling attack of Bumrah and Deep wreaking havoc.

As Day 2 continues to roll, Bangladesh’s Batting line-up appears to be resisting the Indian charge, with Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das stepping up to steady the ship. However, it will take a massive collective effort to fend off the Indian bowlers, particularly with Bumrah and Deep hunting for more wickets. Things are looking tense for our pals from Bangladesh as they hover just above the half-century mark with five wickets already down.

One of the most interesting takeaways from the first Test is how the crowd at M.A Chidambaram Stadium has been witnessing electrifying cricket that combines high-stakes action with the lighter-hearted elements of sport, like playful banter among players. Meanwhile, fans can keep updated on the live score, playing XI, and highlights from the game, which promises to be more unpredictable than ever. Will India's Ashwin and Jadeja power them to a strong lead, or will Bangladesh’s tenacity turn the tables? Stay tuned!

Did you know? Ravichandran Ashwin is not only famed for his bowling prowess but also knows a thing or two about batting, with a highest score of 392 in Test cricket! And for Hasan Mahmud, achieving milestones like being the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India is a testament to his hard work – maybe he should teach his teammates how to celebrate without the theatrics!