Fri Sep 20 10:19:45 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2 of First Test Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India:** India tightened their grip on the first Test against Bangladesh, securing a commanding lead on Day 2 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Jasprit Bumrah starred with a four-wicket haul, dismantling the Bangladesh batting order and leaving the visitors reeling at 149 runs, a massive 227 runs behind India’s first innings total of 376.
Bangladesh’s resistance was briefly stemmed by Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, who put together a 51-run stand. However, their efforts were ultimately in vain as the relentless Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, proved too strong. The duo bowled with precision and patience, exploiting Bangladesh’s weaknesses and taking crucial wickets.
Earlier in the day, India continued their strong start from Day 1. Resuming at 339/6, overnight batsmen Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja extended their partnership to a magnificent 195 runs. Ashwin went on to score a brilliant century (113), marking his sixth at the Chepauk, while Jadeja fell just short of his fifth Test century with a score of 86.
Bangladesh’s bowlers, who had enjoyed early success on Day 1, struggled to contain the Indian batsmen on Day 2. The pitch, which had offered some early movement, settled down, allowing the Indian batsmen to score freely.
With a massive lead and Bangladesh’s batting line-up crumbling, India is well positioned to secure a resounding victory in the first Test. The visitors now face a daunting task of avoiding the follow-on and battling back into the game.
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