Fri Sep 20 06:37:57 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh in Deep Trouble as India Dominate Day 2 of 1st Test
**Chennai, India** – India continued their dominance over Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, leaving the visitors reeling at 26/3 at lunch.
India, who ended their first innings on 376, were bowled out for 376 thanks to a five-wicket haul by Hasan Mahmud, the first Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat on Indian soil. However, the hosts’ bowlers responded with an equally impressive performance.
The day began with Taskin Ahmed dismissing Ravindra Jadeja (86) to break a crucial 199-run partnership. Taskin then added the prized scalp of centurion R Ashwin (113) to leave India on the verge of collapse.
However, Akash Deep stepped up in the final over before lunch, dismissing Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque off successive deliveries, putting Bangladesh in a deep hole. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah had claimed the wicket of Shadman Islam, leaving the visitors struggling to cope with the Indian bowling attack.
With Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Najmul Shanto at the crease, Bangladesh will need a strong partnership to salvage their innings. The onus is now on these two experienced batsmen to steady the ship and build a substantial score.
The match continues to be a fascinating contest, with both sides showcasing impressive moments of brilliance. While Bangladesh will hope to recover from their shaky start, India looks set to continue their dominance and head towards a comfortable victory in the first Test.
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