India Dominates Early On
The day started with Bangladesh electing to bat first, which looked favorable for the batsmen. However, India’s bowling attack had other plans. Akash Deep, playing his second Test for India, performed brilliantly. His ability to extract movement from the pitch troubled the Bangladesh top order.
Deep got his first breakthrough early when he dismissed opener Shadman Islam, who was looking solid until a sharp in-swing delivery shook his stumps. Soon after, the fast bowler struck again, sending Nazmul Hussain Shanto back to the pavilion with a perfectly pitched ball that took the edge and was comfortably caught at slip. At 35/2, Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious position, with India’s bowlers taking full advantage of the morning moisture in the pitch. However, veteran batsman Mominul Haq and captain Shakib Al Hasan carried the innings forward by forming a valuable partnership.
Bangladesh Fights Back
Mominul, who came in at number three, showed flexibility and played carefully. His composed batting helped Bangladesh rebuild after the early damage. Captain Shakib Al Hasan, who Known for his aggressive approach, Mominul supported Mominul with a mixture of defensive strokes and calculated aggression, ensuring that the Indian bowlers did not run away with the game.
This partnership helped Bangladesh cross the 100-run mark and just when the game was heading towards an interesting phase, the weather intervened.
Play interrupted due to rain and bad light
As the day progressed, dark clouds began to gather and visibility soon became a concern. Due to bad light, the umpires had to call for an early tea in the hope of improving the conditions. Unfortunately, rain arrived, making further play impossible. After several inspections, the umpires declared stumps, bringing a premature end to the first day.
At the end of the day, Bangladesh’s score was 107/3, with Mominul Haq unbeaten on 43 and Shakib Al Hasan unbeaten on 23. The host team will be happy with this recovery, but India will feel that they have the upper hand thanks to the pair of Akash Deep. Strike.
looking ahead
With more rain predicted on the second day, both teams will be hoping for clear skies. India will look to break into Bangladesh’s middle order early,
While Bangladesh will aim to build on the foundation set by Mominul and Shakib. The contest is extremely balanced and, weather permitting, the second day promises more exciting cricket.
Score summary at stumps, Day 1: Bangladesh: 107/3 (Mominul Haq 43*, Shakib Al Hasan 23*, Akash Deep 2/33)