Fri Sep 20 11:32:47 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2 of First Test Against Bangladesh

**Chennai, India:** India asserted their dominance on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh, securing a commanding lead of 227 runs. The hosts bowled out Bangladesh for a paltry 149, after their own impressive first innings total of 374.

Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling attack, claiming four wickets, including a crucial yorker that dismissed Taskin Ahmed. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja each took two wickets, effectively dismantling the Bangladeshi batting order.

Earlier in the day, Hasan Mahmud, the Bangladeshi pacer, became the first bowler from his nation to take a five-wicket haul on Indian soil, dismissing Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2. He finished with impressive figures of 5/83. However, Bangladesh couldn’t capitalize on this early success as the Indian lower order rallied, with Ravichandran Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) putting on a crucial 199-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Bangladesh’s batting was in disarray from the start. Shadman Islam was dismissed by Bumrah in the first over, followed by Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque falling to Akash Deep. Only Mehidy Hasan Miraz offered resistance, but the Bangladeshi team couldn’t build any substantial partnerships.

India will resume their innings on Day 3 with a significant lead, looking to secure a comfortable victory.

**Key Highlights:**

* India bowled out Bangladesh for 149, securing a 227-run lead.
* Jasprit Bumrah took 4 wickets, including a crucial yorker to dismiss Taskin Ahmed.
* Ravichandran Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) helped India to a commanding first innings total of 374.
* Hasan Mahmud (5/83) became the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India.

**The series continues with Day 3 of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.**

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