India secured a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the 1st Test of the Bangladesh tour of India, 2024, held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The match, which started on September 19 and concluded on September 22, saw India dominate both innings.
India’s 1st Innings:
India set the tone by posting 376 runs in their first innings, with notable contributions from Ravindra Jadeja (86) and Ravichandran Ashwin (113). Despite early wickets falling, Jadeja and Ashwin provided much-needed stability, building crucial partnerships. Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud were the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, taking 3 wickets each.
Bangladesh’s 1st Innings:
In response, Bangladesh struggled against India’s pace attack and were bundled out for 149 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was lethal, taking 4 wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj provided strong support. Shakib Al Hasan (32) was the top scorer for Bangladesh, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered against the Indian bowling.
India’s 2nd Innings:
In the second innings, India declared after scoring 287/4 in 64 overs, with Shubman Gill leading the charge with an unbeaten 119. Pant (109) also contributed with a century, putting India in a commanding position. Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh’s 2nd Innings:
Chasing a massive target, Bangladesh managed 234 runs before being bowled out in 62.1 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto fought valiantly with 82 runs, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja tore through the middle and lower order, taking 6 and 3 wickets respectively. Jasprit Bumrah also contributed with 1 wicket, ensuring a dominant win for India.
Match Summary:
- India 1st Innings: 376 all out
- Bangladesh 1st Innings: 149 all out
- India 2nd Innings: 287/4 declared
- Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 234 all out
- India won by 280 runs
India now leads the 2-match Test series 1-0, with the second Test set to take place at Kanpur.
