It's Stumps on the opening day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh. This was an even-steven day for both the sides as India scored 278 runs while lost 6 wickets in the process. Shreyas Iyer has carried his bat unbeaten for 82 while Pujara got out after playing a 90-run knock. Just before the day was called, Axar Patel also fell, giving a boost to Bangladesh at the end. India lost Gill and Rahul early, while Kohli also could not create a big impact today. Pant and Pujara took the charge together when India were 48/3 but soon the former fell when the team was on 112. Then the duo of Pujara and Iyer took India to a decent score before losing wickets at the end. This pitch has assistance for spin bowlers and the new ball was also spinning. 278 looks good and India would want to add as many as they can before bringing Bangladesh to bat. It's goodbye from Varun Malik and Aditya Pimpale, see you tomorrow.
The Indian team will be happy with how they have performed after the lunch and losing early wickets. They will now look to capitalise on the foundation given by Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara
It is 222/4 after 71 overs as the partnership is now 110 runs and has put India in a commanding position
It is a 100-run stand for the 5th wicket from Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara as they continue India's recovery
It is double troube for the hosts as Shreyas Iyer also brings up his 50 in the contest
Shreyas Iyer is also closing in on a 50 as India have done well since the post lunch session
It is a fifty for Pujara as he holds one end for the Indian team
Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara are back in the middle with thier bladesin hand as India look to move in a better position
It's Tea Time in Chattogram. India would be happy with this session. They lost only one wicket in the form of Pant. Iyer and Pujara looked solid on major occasions. They have brought up the fifty-run stand. The Bangladesh spinners also had some chances but they were not taken completely. A crucial third session awaits as the Men in Blue would want to carry their batting till the end of the day. Back in a moment.
The Indian batting duo of Pujara and Shreyas Iyer are leading India's fightback against the Bangladesh spinners. There are some chances being created but they are being negotiated currently.
Meanwhile, Iyer and Pujara are looking to build a partnership on this spin-friendly track. The spinners are troubling the Indian batters as India inch close to 150. Looks like 250 would be a decent score but India still need 130-odd runs to get there.
And Rishabh Pant has been bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. This shall be played on the front foot as it was not that short but Pant judged it wrong. Had hit a huge six on the previous ball and now walks back after playing it on the stumps. India are 4 down as Shreyas Iyer makes his way to the crease.
Pant and Pujara have made their way into the middle as the second session on Day 2 begins. And Pujara has been dropped by the wicketkeeper in the first over of this session itself.
Its Lunch on Day 1 and India are 85/3. Not a perfect morning session for the Men in Blue as they have lost Gill, Rahul and Kohli. Taijul got the wickets of Gill and Kohli, while Khaled got Rahul. There is spin on the surface and the batters are being cautious of that. However, Pujara and Pant have seen the morning session and the latter is playing his expressive brand of Test cricket. They would want to keep going. Back in a moment.
Pant and Pujara are leading India's way right now. Pant is expressing himself and is looking good.
Taijul Islam has got another one and this time it's the big wicket of Virat Kohli. This one was pitched at good length on leg stumps and spun away from the right-hander a little bit. Kohli tried to push the ball but he missed as it hit his pad. Kohli reviewed but that went in vain as India are down. Pant now comes in.
And Khaled has got the Indian skipper. This was a good length delivery as Rahul wanted to guide the ball on the off side but gets an under the edge and the ball rolled to the stumps. Virat now joins Pujara.
Shubman Gill has to depart after poor choice of shot and it's first blood for Bangladesh
It should be encouraging signs for the Indian spinners as the ball is keeping low. Spinners to work in India's favour? May be Yes!!
India have played only a handful of Tests this year. After gaining a 1-0 lead over the Boxing Day Test, they squandered that to lose the series against South Africa. They registered two massive wins at home against Sri Lanka but were 'Bazballed' in Birmingham.
The hosts knew that the toss will play an important role today, Shakib spoke at the toss of the same as he now intends to make tactical changes with spin in attack at one end
It is worth noting that Shubman Gill has deputised whenever India have been short of Test opners. Today he fills up for Rohit Sharma as India look to make a decent start. So the answer is, Gill is a right fit for Team India.
It has been a slow start for the Indian team and have scored 11/0 after 4 overs with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul in the middle.
India have opted to go with Kuldeep Yadav today who makes his first outing in the Indian team in the Test format since 2021.
KL Rahul has opened the boundary count for India as he seems to be in good touch.
We are just 15 minutes away from the toss as KL Rahul gets ready for team India. It will be interesting to see how team India deal with injuries as they are missing some key players for the contest and same could be said for Bangladesh as well.
In 11 Test matches against Bangladesh, Team India are unbeaten having won 9 matches and drawn 2. When it comes to the Bangladesh soil, India have won 6 off the 8 matches and drawn 2. Well India will hope for the same and continue their impressive run.
The toss is less than an hour away as the both the teams have started preparations ahead of the crucial contest. Both KL Rahul and Shakib Al Hasan in their respective dugouts at the moment as they prepare to lead their sides.
Well, the weather is cold and chilly as the winter is in full swing in this part of the world. Both teams will look to take calculated risks as the toss is expected to play a vital role in the outcome of the match.
Hello and a warm welcome from Aditya to the live coverage of the first India vs Bangladesh Test match here in Chattogram as both teams come up with different aspirations. While India will look to gain vital ground in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, the hosts will look to register their first win against Indian side in the red-ball format.
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