Ind vs Ban Test 2024 match and Scores Overview
India scored 339 for 6 (Ashwin 102 Jadeja 86 Jaiswal 56 Mahmud 4 58) against Bangladesh. On a day when the usual flow of cricket in India was disrupted one thing remained clear about Indias recent dominance, teams can challenge the Indian batsmen but lack the depth to outshine their lower middle order. Its uncertain whether R. Ashwin from Chennai who recently turned 38 will have another Test opportunity in Chennai. Or if Ravindra Jadeja of the Chennai Super Kings will. If this marks their farewell they certainly made an impression on the day by rescuing India from a precarious 144 for 6 with a partnership of runs. Among the spin duo Ashwin stood out as the better batsman showcasing his skills with a sixth Test century that left his fellow Chennai residents in awe, of his powerful shots. Jadeja wasn’t far behind finishing the day on 86 not out.
Seeing the Indian team lose their seventh wicket is a familiar sight for Bangladesh. However this time it was different. In a recent Test match India opted to bowl first something that hadn’t happened in years. Even the Indian players admitted they would have made the same choice. The decision wasn’t due to rain affecting the pitch preparation but rather because of a planned approach. The pitch was slightly green and damp, in a week when Chennai was experiencing heat records.
The overcast skies gave both teams confidence in the decision to bat last, in India. Then Hasan Mahmud, a bowler reminiscent of Vernon Philander with his wobbling seam delivery, caused havoc in the top order with his movement. India managed to recover from a shaky start at 34 for 3 thanks to some lackluster bowling. However Bangladesh struck back in the session, taking three quick wickets.
It was at point that Ashwin began to unleash his batting skills, driving, punching, pulling and slogging. Jadeja joined in the action and a completely different game unfolded.
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