In a stunning display of fast bowling, Indian pacer Akash Deep left Bangladesh reeling on Day 2 of the first Test in Chennai. Just before the lunch break, he struck twice in consecutive deliveries, turning the tide of the match and putting Bangladesh in a precarious position. After starting their innings at 22/1, they quickly found themselves at 22/3, with Akash on the verge of a hat-trick.
The morning session began with Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah making an immediate impact by dismissing opener Shadman Islam for just two runs. However, it was Akash Deep’s remarkable spell that truly rattled the Bangladeshi side. His first delivery uprooted Zakir Hasan’s middle stump with a brilliant ball that angled in sharply. Following this, he delivered another exceptional delivery that clean bowled Mominul Haque, leaving him without a run and putting Akash on a hat-trick ball.
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Watch the magical spell here:
Bangladesh’s Struggles
With their score at a mere 22 runs and three wickets down, Bangladesh ended the session at 26/3 after just nine overs. The dressing room reflected the tension as India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir applauded Akash’s efforts while bowling coach Morne Morkel beamed with pride. The Indian bowlers dominated the session, showcasing their skills as seven wickets fell, all to fast bowlers.
Bangladesh had hoped to stabilize their innings after a rocky start but were unable to withstand the pressure from India’s pace attack. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim were left to face an uphill battle as they aimed to rebuild their innings amidst the chaos.
India’s First Innings Recap
Earlier in the day, India resumed their innings at 339/6, looking to build on their strong position. Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for 86 runs by Taskin Ahmed, who continued to impress with his bowling. Ravichandran Ashwin, however, reached a commendable score of 113 off just 133 balls before falling to Taskin as well.
The Indian batting lineup faced some challenges but ultimately posted a total of 376 runs before being bowled out. Hasan Mahmud made history by taking five wickets during this innings, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat on Indian soil.
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