Thu Sep 19 08:28:06 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Bowler Hasan Mahmud Runs Riot as India Struggles on Day 1
**Chennai, India:** Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud put on a fiery bowling display on day 1 of the first Test against India, leaving the hosts reeling at 136/4 at stumps. Mahmud claimed four wickets, including the prized scalp of Rishabh Pant for 39 runs. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the Indian innings with a solid half-century, but India’s batting order struggled against the relentless Bangladeshi attack.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved to be a masterstroke. Mahmud’s pace and aggression troubled the Indian batsmen, forcing them into mistakes.
With India battling to recover from the early setbacks, KL Rahul joined Jaiswal at the crease. The duo will need to build a strong partnership on day 2 if India is to salvage the innings. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and claim further wickets to put India under immense pressure.
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