Fri Sep 20 01:48:42 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2 of First Test Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India:** India are in complete control of the first Test against Bangladesh after a dominant day two at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Resuming on 339/6, India’s veteran duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja continued their relentless assault on the Bangladesh bowlers, putting on a mammoth 195-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
Ashwin, who reached his sixth Test century on day one, continued his onslaught on day two, while Jadeja, batting on 86*, looks poised for his fifth Test century. The pair’s remarkable stand is the highest partnership for the seventh wicket or lower on the first day of a Test match, surpassing the previous record of 186 set by Jesse Ryder and Daniel Vettori against India in 2009.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack, which had initially made early inroads into the Indian batting line-up, struggled to contain the experienced duo. The new ball, which will become available early in the day, is Bangladesh’s only hope of stemming the flow of runs and having any chance of salvaging the Test.
Ashwin, in a post-match interview, spoke about the importance of the pitch and his partnership with Jadeja. He highlighted the crucial role of the second new ball and hoped for a quickening of the pitch as the match progresses.
With India well on their way to a massive total, Bangladesh faces a daunting task of containing the Indian batting and fighting back in the match. All eyes will be on the new ball and the potential for a comeback from the Tigers.
**Key Highlights:**
* Ashwin and Jadeja’s 195-run partnership is the highest for the seventh wicket or lower on the first day of a Test match.
* Ashwin is on course for a double century and Jadeja looks set for his fifth Test century.
* Bangladesh’s new ball is their only hope of stemming the flow of runs.
* India are on the verge of batting Bangladesh out of the match.
**Stay tuned for more updates from the India vs Bangladesh first Test!**
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