Sat Sep 21 07:21:50 UTC 2024: ## India Seize Control in Chennai Test, Bangladesh in Trouble
Chennai, India – India took a commanding lead on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, leaving the visitors in a precarious position. The hosts, after recovering from a shaky start in their first innings, posted a formidable 376, fueled by a crucial 199-run partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
Jasprit Bumrah then led the Indian bowling attack, decimating Bangladesh’s batting line-up, who were bundled out for a paltry 149, handing India a 227-run lead. This left Bangladesh facing a monumental task to save the match.
Bumrah’s pace and movement proved too much for the Bangladeshi batsmen, while Jadeja’s spin also played a key role in the collapse. The only notable resistance came from Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, who put on a 51-run stand before succumbing to Jadeja’s wiles.
Despite losing three wickets in their second innings, India finished the day on a strong note, reaching 81-3 at stumps, with Shubman Gill (33) and Rishabh Pant (12) at the crease. Jadeja expressed confidence that India could add another 120-150 runs to their lead before going on the attack on Saturday.
The match is now firmly in India’s control, with Bangladesh facing a steep uphill climb to salvage a draw.
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