Fri Sep 20 17:52:30 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Pacer Makes History with Five-Wicket Haul in Chennai Test
**Chennai, India:** Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud etched his name into the history books on Day 2 of the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He became the first Bangladeshi bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in a Test match on Indian soil.
Mahmud’s stellar performance on Day 1 rattled India’s batting lineup, leaving them struggling at 96/4 by the second session. He completed his historic fifer on Day 2 by dismissing Jasprit Bumrah in the first session, eventually bowling out India for 376. This marked the second consecutive five-wicket haul for Mahmud, who also achieved the feat in Bangladesh’s victory against Pakistan in the second Test.
Mahmud’s figures of 5/83 were a testament to his impressive performance, with his precision and swing proving to be a nightmare for the Indian batsmen. His earlier figures of 5/38 on Day 1 were a career-high and a landmark achievement for Bangladesh cricket.
India’s innings started shakily, with opener Rohit Sharma falling victim to a wobbling delivery from Mahmud early in the innings. This triggered a collapse that saw India struggling at 34/3 within the first 10 overs.
While India’s middle order showed some resilience through Yashasvi Jaiswal (56) and Rishabh Pant (39), Pant’s dismissal, once again courtesy of Mahmud, proved to be a turning point.
Mahmud’s ability to maintain accuracy and generate movement throughout the day garnered praise from pundits. His historic feat adds another chapter to the growing narrative of Bangladesh’s rise in international cricket.
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