Following a resounding display of cricketing prowess, Team India secured a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate the team and commend their outstanding performances.
A Dominant Performance
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India dismissed Bangladesh for 234 runs in their second innings, successfully defending a daunting target of 515 runs. Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was instrumental in this victory, claiming six wickets for 88 runs in 21 overs, establishing himself as the leading wicket-taker in the second innings. His exceptional performance not only showcased his bowling skills but also highlighted his all-round capabilities, as he had scored a century in the first innings.
Alongside Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also made significant contributions with both bat and ball. He took three wickets for 58 runs, including the crucial wickets of Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who top-scored with 82 runs, and other key batsmen. The duo of Ashwin and Jadeja proved to be a formidable combination, effectively dismantling the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
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Other notable performances came from batsmen Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, all of whom played vital roles in securing this comprehensive victory.
Jay Shah’s Praise
In his tweet following the match, Jay Shah expressed his admiration for the team’s performance:
“Fantastic start for Team India in this year’s red-ball season! Absolutely loved watching @ashwinravi99’s calculated knock in the first innings and his match-winning spell in the second. @ShubmanGill and @imjadeja were brilliant with the bat and special shoutouts to @RishabhPant17 for making a grand comeback in Test Cricket and our pace spearhead, @Jaspritbumrah93, for crossing 400 international wickets! On to the second Test, where we look to seal the series!”
The second Test is scheduled to begin on September 27, 2024, at Green Park, Kanpur. With India leading the two-match series 1-0, they will aim to secure a series victory against Bangladesh. BCCI has retained the same team for the second test, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading the team.
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