Fri Sep 20 12:52:38 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Day Two of First Test Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India:** India continued its dominant display against Bangladesh on Day Two of the first Test at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After posting a substantial first innings score of 376, the Indian bowlers tightened the screws, reducing Bangladesh to 167/7 at stumps.
**Ashwin and Jadeja Power India’s First Innings:**
The day began with India’s overnight batsmen, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, extending their crucial partnership. Ashwin completed his sixth Test century, while Jadeja narrowly missed his century, falling short by 14 runs. Their 199-run stand for the seventh wicket was the highest ever for that position at the Chepauk Stadium.
**Bumrah’s Wicket-Taking Spree:**
Jasprit Bumrah continued his wicket-taking form, claiming four wickets to reach the milestone of 400 international wickets. He bowled a brilliant spell, removing key batsmen like Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, and Taskin Ahmed.
**Bangladesh Struggling to Avoid Follow-on:**
Despite the heroics of Shakib Al Hasan, who top-scored with 32, Bangladesh faces a daunting task to avoid the follow-on. They need to score 42 runs to avoid the ignominy.
**Jadeja and Siraj Make Early Inroads:**
The second innings began with Bangladesh losing early wickets. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed skipper Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan, while Mohammed Siraj removed Najmul Shanto. Bangladesh will need a strong performance from their lower order to avoid a heavy defeat.
**The day’s play ended with Bangladesh needing to score another 151 runs to avoid the follow-on.**
**Stay tuned for Day Three’s exciting action.**
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