India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Cricket Score: India ended Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai with a strong lead of 308 runs, posting 81 for 3 in their second innings. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 33 and 12, respectively, as India looked to build on their substantial first-innings advantage.
Bumrah’s bowling brilliance
Earlier, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, restricted Bangladesh to 149 runs. Bumrah’s four-wicket haul was complemented by contributions from Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, and Akash Deep, each taking two wickets. Bangladesh struggled, with Shakib Al Hasan top-scoring with 32 runs.
In their first innings, India had set a total of 376 runs, with Ravichandran Ashwin scoring a brilliant 113 and Ravindra Jadeja narrowly missing a century with 86. Their partnership of 199 runs helped stabilize the innings after India had found themselves at 34 for 3.
Bangladesh’s innings faltered early, losing three wickets before lunch, with Akash Deep taking two in consecutive balls. By the time tea was called, they were reeling at 112 for 8.
With two days left in the match, India is well-positioned to push for victory, while Bangladesh must regroup to avoid further setbacks. The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Test match at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
