Fri Sep 20 08:43:51 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Struggling Against India in Chennai Test
**Chennai, India:** Bangladesh is facing a tough challenge in the first innings of the Chennai Test, losing seven wickets for just 92 runs. The team lost two wickets within three overs, with both Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja.
Earlier, Bangladesh had lost five wickets for only 40 runs, before Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das steadied the ship with a 36-run partnership. The team reached 91 runs for 5 wickets after 28 overs, but still far from a respectable score.
Bangladesh lost their first wicket early on when Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Sadman Islam for 2 runs. Following the lunch break, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hasan Shanto for 20 runs, adding to their woes.
Bangladesh’s top order crumbled with the loss of three quick wickets in the initial overs. Akashdeep Singh bowled both Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque in consecutive deliveries, leaving Bangladesh at 22 for 3.
Meanwhile, India finished their first innings on 376 runs, with R. Ashwin scoring a century (113 runs). Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball for Bangladesh, picking up 5 wickets.
The second day of the test saw Bangladesh make a fresh start, but the Indian bowlers continued to dominate.
With a strong start and a century from R. Ashwin, India appears to be in a commanding position heading into the second innings.
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