India bowled with purpose in the second session, as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj both took wickets to put Bangladesh under pressure. Towhid Hridoy was only at the crease for brief before succumbing to Arshdeep Singh’s delivery.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz attempts to hoik one off his leg side but gets tackled by Arshdeep Singh instead – Bangladesh are in deep trouble now. In this article, we will discuss the main points of India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Scorecard of India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
India and Bangladesh are in for an intriguing match as they battle it out in Gwalior. Both teams are coming off impressive performances in their previous matches – Bangladesh were stunning in the ODI series while India weren’t quite convincing during their debut Test match of this season.
Both teams have much at stake in this Test series as they look to establish themselves within cricket. India have not lost at home since 2012 while Bangladesh have won their past 17 matches unbeaten and are riding high with confidence.
Bangladesh were in decent form despite losing three batsmen, scoring 234/4 after Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shadman Islam made hundreds for them in their second session innings against India. Unfortunately, their resistance proved short-lived as India completely controlled it.
Bumrah and Siraj remained effective as they threatened batsmen with their testing deliveries, yet an breakthrough proved elusive as the pitch offered grip, turn, and bounce. Rohit turned to Jadeja and Ashwin in order to break the deadlock – this proved fruitful as both provided crucial breakthroughs.
India bowled well as a team in the first two sessions but could not find early wickets, aided by some poor shots from Bangladesh batsmen. Shanto and Miraz tried their hardest to defend themselves before Ashwin struck back with his powerful spell and broke their resistance.
After an extended delay, play resumed in the third session with Bangladesh looking to build on their strong start. India’s spin twins soon took control and sealed a decisive win within 12 overs.
Session 1: India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
Welcome to live coverage of India versus Bangladesh’s first T20 International match at Gwalior’s New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, beginning with national anthems at 9 am IST. India hopes to start their three-match bilateral series off on the right note with victory. The match itself begins at noon.
TOSS TIME! India won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto who expects some assistance for seamers on the pitch surface.
The hosts made an impressive start, scoring 88 runs quickly in 10 overs before rain forced an early lunch break.
Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal have provided India with a much-needed respite after earlier faltering, creating an impressive 107-run sixth wicket partnership to put Bangladesh bowlers under immense pressure. They’re providing some entertaining cricket while exerting immense pressure upon the opposition bowlers.
Shubman Gill was outwitted by Taskin Ahmed’s bowling and missed an easy catch at silly point, hitting his hand instead and ending his innings at 119 off 127 balls.
FIFTY! Najmul Hossain Shanto hits an enormous six to bring up his fifty from 55 balls and is joined at the crease by Mominul Haque.
Ravichandran Ashwin strikes again, dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim for 13 to add another blow to the home side’s hopes and reduce their score to 136/6.
Bangladesh have their chance! Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a quick delivery that has some pace on it and Shadman Islam attempts a lofted shot but miscues, leading directly into Hardik Pandya at mid wicket’s hands.
Session 2: India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
National anthems have been played, and now it’s time to start the match. While India are expected to emerge victorious from this match-up, Bangladesh shouldn’t be underestimated: They tested Pakistan hard during their recent Test series and boast an experienced squad consisting of both seniors and youngsters.
Home side began well with bat but lost steam in middle overs. They are currently at 92/1 after 15 overs but require another 145 runs or so to pass 300.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin have done an outstanding job of stabilising the innings by contributing 67 runs in five overs – both are on half-centuries already and will look to add to them as the innings progresses.
At the end of an over, Mustafizur Rahman hits out for a short ball which Hardik Pandya upper cuts to the boundary – showing just how quickly India are making headway against Bangladesh’s bowlers.
Axar Patel then bowls an effective spell, keeping Litton Das at bay while setting India up with an advantageous total at 257/4 after 30 overs.
India are playing at their best, so Bangladesh batsmen will need to step up if they wish to remain competitive in this match. Sanju Samson will aim to leave his mark as wicketkeeper while Nitish Reddy and Mayank Yadav look forward to making their international debuts and will make an impressionful first impression with their performances. For Bangladesh to win against India they’ll also need to improve their bowling performance as well.
Session 3: India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
India declared their innings at 287/4, opening up a formidable lead of 514 runs over Bangladesh. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant both reached their Test tons to further put pressure on Bangladesh and force their defeat – we will be back shortly to see how they attempt to chase such an impossible target!
Ashwin strikes again to take all six wickets needed for victory against Bangladesh and end their hopes. Taskin attempts to slog Jadeja’s flighted delivery but finds Rahul at mid on, who takes it in his stride for Rahul at mid on. Ashwin completes his six-wicket haul and secures victory.
Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam got off to an impressive start to their innings by scoring 14 runs off Mohammed Siraj’s over, sending out a clear signal that they mean business on Chepauk’s flat surface. Both players looked for loose balls as they looked to exploit every inch of this pitch’s potential.
Ravichandran Ashwin strikes again, trapping Shakir Hasan in front of the stumps with an impeccable leg spin delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin that mistimed Hasan’s shot, allowing Ashwin to take the catch easily using both hands.
Bangladesh openers Taskin and Mehidy Hasan have found it challenging to defend against India’s bowlers. Taskin is acting as anchor, while Mehidy attempts to attack but falls to his knees, injuring himself in the process. His team physio quickly arrives to assess his condition.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first, expecting some assistance for their fast bowlers; however, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium proved more conducive for spinners than fast bowlers.
Session 4: India National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team
After a slow start, KL Rahul has found his groove. He’s playing his signature waiting game perfectly while latching onto loose balls for boundaries. Along with Ravindra Jadeja at the crease, they’re helping India retake control.
Bangladesh senior-most batsman Mushfiqur Rahim faces immense pressure at the crease as they fall 9 runs behind, needing him to produce results quickly if they hope to reenter the match and have any chance at all of success.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Ravindra Jadeja; length is drawn back, causing Jadeja to attempt a low defence but instead hits his pad before rebounding back off his bat and landing safely with a fielder at cover who takes an easy catch for India to lose their sixth wicket.
Shubman Gill has brought some much-needed relief to the hosts with his determined batting. He’s inching closer and closer to reaching 100, hoping for an impressive score when that day arrives.
Shakib Al Hasan gave Bangladesh hope with a stellar display of bowling. The left-arm spinner took four wickets to help them fight back into the match.
Rohit Sharma: ‘This result was outstanding; we are thrilled with the performance and how well the boys have come together as a unit.’ Rohit has enjoyed his batting and looks forward to the next Test against Bangladesh – “it will be tough”, according to him – adding that he hopes his form lasts through all three tests he plays ‘I want to bat as long as possible!”.
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