Thu Sep 19 09:08:58 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Dominates Day 1 of First Test Against India
**Chennai, India:** The first test of the two-match series between India and Bangladesh began on Thursday, September 19, with Bangladesh winning the toss and electing to bowl first. The first day saw a tense battle, with Bangladesh bowlers making early inroads into the Indian batting lineup before a late fightback from the hosts.
Hasan Mahmud, the young Bangladeshi paceman, wreaked havoc in the first session, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli in quick succession. The Indian team stumbled to 28 runs for the loss of three wickets.
However, the hosts recovered thanks to a 54-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, who returned to the test side after a long injury layoff. Jaiswal scored a half-century, reaching 56 before being dismissed by Navid Rana.
At the end of the day’s play, India were 176 runs for 6 wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will resume the innings on Friday, with India hoping to build a substantial lead before declaring.
Hasan Mahmud ended the day with impressive figures of 4 for 47, while Navid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed one wicket each.
The first day also saw some exciting individual performances. Jaiswal’s half-century on his Test debut was a highlight, while Pant showed glimpses of his aggressive style in his return to the team.
**Key takeaways from the first day:**
* Bangladesh’s bowling attack, particularly Hasan Mahmud, dominated the first session.
* Jaiswal and Pant provided much-needed resistance for India.
* The pitch offered assistance to the fast bowlers.
* India will need a strong start on Day 2 to avoid falling behind.
The second day of the test promises to be just as exciting, with India needing to rebuild their innings and Bangladesh aiming to push for an early victory.
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