Thu Sep 19 05:32:50 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day 1 of 1st Test Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India:** The first Test match between India and Bangladesh, a two-match series, commenced today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Despite early wickets, India managed to reach 40 runs for 3 wickets after 12 overs. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (19) and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant (3) were at the crease when stumps were drawn for the day.
The day saw a shaky start for India as Hasan Mahmud, a Bangladesh fast bowler, took three quick wickets. He dismissed Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and the formidable Virat Kohli (6).
The Indian team has a strong head-to-head record against Bangladesh, having won 11 out of 13 Test matches. The two teams have also drawn two matches.
With the first Test commencing today, the second match is scheduled to begin on the 1st of October in Kanpur. This series marks Rishabh Pant’s return to Test cricket after a severe car accident in December 2022.
The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with India aiming for another victory against Bangladesh.
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