Live Updates from the 1st Test
The much-anticipated Test series between India and Bangladesh has kicked off today at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This match marks the beginning of India’s busy Test season and promises intense cricket action.
Day 1 Highlights
- 4:07 pm: Fifty for Jadeja – Ravindra Jadeja celebrates his half-century with a powerful pull shot, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the Chennai crowd.
- 3:40 pm: Century Partnership – Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja forge a crucial 100-run partnership, stabilizing the Indian innings after early losses.
- 3:32 pm: Fifty for Ashwin – Ashwin reaches his half-century with a single off Nahid Rana, providing much-needed support after India’s challenging start.
- 2:13 pm: Tea Break – India loses three key wickets post-lunch. The score is 176/6 with Ashwin and Jadeja at the crease.
- 1:05 pm: Fifty for Jaiswal – Yashasvi Jaiswal scores a half-century, showcasing his impressive form in home Tests.
- 12:25 pm: Wicket – Hasan Mahmud dismisses Rishabh Pant with a late cut that edges to the keeper.
- 11:30 am: Lunch Break – Bangladesh initially dominates, but young batsmen Jaiswal and Pant mount a recovery. India is 88/3 in 23 overs.
- 10:20 am: Wicket – Hasan Mahmud dismisses Virat Kohli with a catch taken by Litton Das.
- 10:09 am: Wicket – Shubman Gill is caught out by Litton Das, dismissed for a duck.
- 09:57 am: Wicket – Rohit Sharma edges a ball to second slip, dismissed by Hasan Mahmud.
Toss and Team News
- Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
- Bangladesh Playing XI: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Pitch Report
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium pitch is known for aiding spin bowlers. Historically, the pitch has become increasingly spin-friendly, supporting bowlers like Bishan Singh Bedi. The top wicket-takers at this venue are predominantly spinners.
Average First Innings Score: 347
Matches Won Batting First: 13
Matches Won Chasing: 10
Drawn Matches: 11
Previous Test Matches at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Last Test: India defeated England by 317 runs. Axar Patel’s five-wicket haul in England’s second innings and centuries from Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin led to India’s victory.
- Highest Team Score: 759/7 by India against England in 2016. Karun Nair scored an unbeaten 303.
- Lowest Team Score: 83 by India against England in 1977. Bob Willis and Derek Underwood’s bowling led to a 200-run defeat for India.
- Highest Individual Score: 319 by Virender Sehwag against South Africa in 2008.
- Best Bowling Figures: 8/55 by Vinoo Mankad against England in 1952.
Betting Odds
According to Dafabet, India is the favorite to win the 1st Test against Bangladesh.
- India: 1.05
- Bangladesh: 11.00
