The curtains have closed on a thrilling first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and guess who emerged victorious? You guessed it – Team India! The boys in blue put on a masterclass in dominance, thrashing Bangladesh by a convincing margin of 280 runs. 🤯
Ashwin Spins a Web Around Bangladesh
The name of the game for India in this match was Ashwin. The veteran all-rounder was simply unstoppable, weaving his magic spell and bamboozling the Bangladeshi batsmen. With a spell of 6 wickets for a mere 88 runs, Ashwin wreaked havoc on the opposition’s batting line-up. Remember his crucial century in the first innings? Talk about all-round brilliance! 🤩
Bangladesh Folds Twice, Chasing a Mountain of Runs
Bangladesh’s batting just couldn’t cope with the Indian bowling attack. In their first innings, they were bundled out for a paltry 149 runs. India, on the other hand, piled on the agony by putting up a mammoth total – a score of 376, thanks to brilliant centuries from Ashwin and the returning hero, Rishabh Pant! 🔥
Pant’s return to Test cricket was a sight to behold! The southpaw played a fiery knock in the second innings, scoring a well-deserved century and reminding everyone why he’s such a vital cog in the Indian batting machine. 💯
India's Bowling Unit Shines Too!
It wasn’t just Ashwin’s show! The entire Indian bowling unit, spearheaded by the fiery Jasprit Bumrah and the experienced Mohammed Shami, kept the pressure on the Bangladeshi batsman throughout the match. The fielding unit too, chipped in with some spectacular catches, ensuring Bangladesh never really got a foothold in the game. 💪
What a way to start the series, India!
This emphatic victory has set the tone for the rest of the Test matches. What are your thoughts on India’s performance? Did Ashwin deserve to be the Player of the Match? Let’s discuss in the comments below! 💬
India’s emphatic victory in the 1st Test has put them in a strong position to win the series. The win also marks the successful return of Rishabh Pant to Test cricket and further strengthens India’s batting line-up.