Thu Sep 19 06:28:19 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates First Day of Chennai Test Against Bangladesh

**Chennai, India:** India made a strong start to the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, with a dominant performance on day one. The hosts, after winning the toss and electing to bat, found themselves in trouble early on, losing their top three batsmen in quick succession.

However, a brilliant half-century partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) helped India recover, taking the score to 88/3 at lunch.

The day began with Bangladesh’s pacer Hasan Mahmud making an immediate impact, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill in the first hour. The Indian team, however, fought back strongly in the second session, with Jaiswal and Pant steering the team towards a respectable total.

Hasan Mahmud, with his impressive bowling figures of 3/6, was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers.

The pitch, which was expected to be batting-friendly, offered some assistance to the pacers, especially in the early hours. This was evident in the first session, where only 23 overs were bowled.

The series marks the return of Rishabh Pant to Test cricket after his recovery from a serious car accident in December 2022. His promotion to number five in the batting order ahead of KL Rahul proved to be a successful move, as he played with great aggression.

The first Test, being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, is expected to be a closely contested affair. With the series set to be a crucial one for both teams, fans can anticipate an exciting battle between bat and ball.

**Brief Score:** India 88/3 at Lunch (Yashasvi Jaiswal 37*, Rishabh Pant 33*)

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