IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: That’s it for the day!

The umpire calls for stumps! From 144/6 to 339/6, it’s been an excellent recovery from India thanks to this unbeaten 195-run partnership between R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. 400 is more than achievable from here.

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IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 6th Test hundred for Ashwin!

There’s the moment! Ashwin raises his bat to celebrate hid sixth Test hundred. Just 108 balls taken to get to that mark. He came in with India 144 for 6 and now has them eyeing 350 at least

India: 330/6

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Ashwin one hit away from ton!

A maiden over from Mehidy Hasan! This means Ashwin will be on strike. He is on 97 and a boundary would be enough to get him to triple figures. Just under 10 minutes left for stumps

India: 327/6 (77)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jadeja goes berserk!

Not stopping Jadeja either! 4 and 6 off the first two balls. Gets down on one leg, fetches it from outside off na nails the slogsweep right off the meat of the bat to deposit it over deep midwicket. Ashwin in awe of that stroke

India 321/6 (74.2)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Up and over for six!

Ashwin is in a hurry to get that hundred! He dances down the track, ensured he turned a length ball into a full one. Hammered over deepmidwicket to bring up India’s 300

India: 303/6 (72.3)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jadeja changes gear!

Jadeja crunches it through cover! Was a full ball outside off, slightly on the rise but not enough to be risky. Executed perfectly. Partnership is now 150

India: 295/6 (71.1)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Minimum 20 overs remaining!

141 not out! This partnership has done wonders for India. Ashwin batting on 80 and Jadeja is unbeaten on 56. Drinks are on the field now. These two should take India past 300 comfortably

India: 285/6 (70)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 50 for Jadeja as well!

The sword celebration is out as Jadeja gets to his fifty with a single. Sort of a homeground for him as well. Huge cheer from the crowd.

India: 272/6 (67.1)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Ashwin into the 70s!

Swept hard through backward square leg. Ashwin will collect another boundary. He moves to 70 with that. Meanwhile, Jadeja has been cautious. He needs just 5 more to complete his 50.

India: 264/6 (65.1)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Injury stoppage!

Litton needs medical attention! Seems like a blow to his fingers. The physio arrived and fired some magic spray. 

India: 258/6 (63.4)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Clipped fine!

Fired down the leg side by Rana and Ashwin cleverly gets his bat to it. Not chance for the fielder as the outfield is quick. That was a gift. 

India: 254/6 (62)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Boundary for Jadeja!

Jadeja tries to go down the ground but gets a thick outside edge towards long-off. However, the ball lands safely with the fielder at long-off not even in the frame. He gets the boundary.

India: 242/6 (60.5)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Well-crafted 50 from Ashwin!

Ravichandran Ashwin slams half-century in 58 balls. Brilliant knock under pressure from the hometown hero. Also takes the partnership to 89 with that single. 

India: 233/6 (59.1)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1, Live: Ashwin remains focused!

Ashwin moves to 48! He is now taking his time and rotating the strike. Just two runs away from what we would be a brilliant half-century under pressure. 

India: 230/6

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1, Live: India eyeing 250!

With this partnership going strongly, the next milestone would be to get past the 250-run mark. India’s bowling line-up is well-equipped to get Bangladesh out for 200 or less. A fifty for both Ashwin and Jadeja would be a cherry on the top.

India: 224/6 (57)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1, Live: Jadeja changes gear

After Ravichandran Ashwin’s powerful batting, Ravindra Jadeja also changes gear and thrashes Shakib Al Hasan. In his previous over, Jadeja smashes two boundaries as Shakib concedes 10 runs. Terrific partnership between Jadeja and Ashwin as six-down India going ahead solid. 

IND 219/6 (55 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1, Live: Ashwin nears 50

What a brilliant batting from Ravichandran Ashwin as he is inching closer towards his half-century. In the previous over of Shakib Al Hasan, he smashes a huge six. Ravindra Jadeja also hits a boundary as Shakib concedes 11 runs. Ashwin is currently batting at 40 and aims to hits a half-century. 

IND 208/6 (53 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1, Live: Ashwin solid for India

After losing six wickets, India are currently enjoying the momentum as Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are stitching a good partnership. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, Ashwin smashes two back-to-back fours as the Bangladesh pacer concedes nine runs. Ashwin is currently batting at 34 and going solid. 

IND 197/6 (52 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Ashwin shaken by Taskin’s pace

WOAH!!!! That was a fiery delivery from Taskin Ahmed. In the previous over, Bangladesh pacer troubles Ravichandran Ashwin with his fiery speed. On the fifth delivery of the over, Ashwin tries to duck the delivery but the bouncer gets hit on Ashwin’s helmet, leaving him stunned. The Indian duo of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are slowly taking India ahead. 

IND 178/6 (49 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 3rd session begins

Hello and welcome to the third and final session of Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. At Tea, India’s score read 176/6 with Ravindra Jadeja (7*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (21*) standing unbeaten at the crease. India will aim to maintain their strong partnership to remain in a strong position. On the other hand, Bangladesh aim to bundle out India at the earliest. 

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Tea Break

This marks the end of the second session of play on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. At Tea, India’s score read 176/6 with Ravindra Jadeja (7*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (21*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In the second session, India got a brilliant partnership from Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul but Bangladesh were able to send both the batters back to the dugout. In the final session of the day, India will aim to add some more valuable runs to their total. 

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mehidy Hasan Miraz has taken his first wicket of the day and this time, he dismisses KL Rahul for 16. Rahul plays a lofted shot and Zakir Hasan anticipated and moved swiftly to his right to take a good low catch. Sixth wicket gone for India as they are now in deep trouble. 

IND 144/6 (42.2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mahid Rana joins the party in style and dismisses the strong Yashasvi Jaiswal for 56. With his pace, Nahid confuses the strong Jaiswal, who tries to steal a boundary but hits the top edge of the bat. The ball then travels to Shadman Islam, who was placed at first slip. Islam makes no mistake and takes a brilliant catch. Fifth wicket gone for India. 

IND 144/5 (41.4 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: India back on track

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul’s strong partnership has brought four-down India back into the game. The duo is hitting boundaries at regular intervals and also rotating the strike to keep scoreboard moving for India. In the previous over of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the duo scores two runs as India aim for boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 135/4 (37 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal hits 50

FIFTY!!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a single off Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his fifth half-century in red-ball cricket for India and he brings it up in 95 balls. Both Jaiswal and KL Rahul are standing solid and taking taking four-down India ahead in the game with their good partnership. Bangladesh eye another wicket at the earliest. 

IND 130/4 (34.2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Maiden over

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed bowl excellent overs and deliver consecutive maidens controls the run flow for Bangladesh. The Indian duo of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal is slowly taking the hosts ahead in the game. They now aim to steal some boundaries in the upcoming overs to keep the momentum on the Indian side.

IND 120/4 (33 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Good over for India

India finally have a good over after a string of slow overs. In the previous over by Hasan Mahmud, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul show resilience and stay steady at the crease Mahmud also leaks two boundaries of byes and leg byes. In total, the Bangladesh pacer leaks eight runs. Four-down India gaining momentum.

IND 111/4 (30 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Rishabh Pant unfortunately becomes Hasan Mahmud’s latest victim and departs for 39. Mahmud, who is on high on confidence with his fiery pace, confuses Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter tries to cut it for a boundary but the ball finds the edge and goes straight into the hands of Litton Das behind the stumps. A disappointed Pant walks back to the dugout as Mahmud scalps his fourth wicket of the day. 

IND 96/4 (25.3 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal, Pant near 50s

In the first over of the second session on Day 1, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant show cautious approach as Hasan Mahmud bowls a maiden. However, both Jaiswal and Pant are inching closer towards their respective half-centuries. Their partnership is really beneficial for three-down India. 

IND 88/3 (24 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session of Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. At Lunch, India’s score read 88/3 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Both the batters will aim to continue with their fiery partnership and take India ahead in the game. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are aiming to break this partnership at the earliest. 

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Lunch

This marks the end of the first session of play on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. Before the lunch break, Bangladesh were lucky enough to scalp three quick wickets in the form of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. However, the strong partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) has brought India back into the game. India’s score read at 88/3 at Lunch. 

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Pant survives, Jaiswal nears 50

WOAH!!! What an eventful over this one has been for India. Bangladesh hand over a massive lifeline to Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batter plays a shot off Taskin Ahmed’s delivery. The shot travels straight to Shadman Islam at the first slip and looks like an easy catch. However, Islam fails to carry it and the ball goes for a four. Apart from this, Yashasvi Jaiswal in batting at 36 and inching closer towards his half-century. 

IND 86/3 (22 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Good partnership between Jaiswal, Pant

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishbah Pant are stitching a good partnership as India are slowly getting back on track. In the previous over of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Pant. On other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are desperately aiming for another wicket at the earliest. 

IND 81/3 (21 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Exchange of words between Pant and Litton

Ohh Hooo!!! There’s a bit of tension on the ground as India’s Rishabh Pant and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das have been seen exchanging a few words with each. Actually, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a shot off Taskin Ahmed’s delivery and runs for a single. However, they cancel their plan and Das throws the ball which deflects after hitting Pant’s pads. The Indian duo then completes the single, resulting in Das’ displeasure. Usually players don’t take a single after the ball gets deflected. 

IND 59/3 (16 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Pant in good form

Rishabh Pant, who has fought against all the odds to make a comeback in Test cricket, is looking is good form in the first Test against Bangladesh. In the previous over of Nahid Rana, Pant smashes a brilliant boundary as the Bangladesh pacer concedes seven runs. Three-down India slowly gaining the momentum. 

IND 57/3 (15 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal key for India

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is standing like a strong wall for India and taking the team ahead in the game. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, he hits a boundary as the Bangladesh pacer leaks four runs. Jaiswal is also getting a good support from Rishabh Pant, who is also playing a cricket. 

IND 50/3 (14 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal, Pant survive horrible mix-up

Ina  shocking turn of events, India were about to lose their fourth wicket as well against Bangladesh. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant survive horrible mix-up. Pant plays a shot off and runs for a double. However, while returning for a triple, Mahmud grabs the balls and throws it towards the striker’s end. Pant and Jaiswal somehow manage to make it to their respective spots on time. 

IND 40/3 (12 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: India in trouble but Jaiswal, Pant in focus

After losing three big wickets in a quick succession, Team India is in deep trouble. The focus will now be on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has been joined by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is returning to Test cricket after a hiatus of almost 700 days. The duo will now aim to bring India out of the mess and gain some momentum in the coming overs. 

IND 36/3 (11 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Kohli departs cheaply, Rohit’s reaction is viral

OUT!!! What a big blow for India as their star batter succumbs to Hasan Mahmud’s wrath. On his return to Test cricket, Kohli departs for 6 after he becomes a prey of Mahmud’s fiery pace. Kohli tries to play a drive but the ball finds a hard edge of the bat and Litton Das makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch behind the stumps. Seeing Kohli depart, India skipper Rohit Sharma looks utterly disappointed and hopeless while sitting in the dugout. India lose their third wicket. 

IND 34/3 (9.2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT

OUT!!!! Hasan Mahmud strikes again and this time, he dismisses the young and talented Shubman Gill for duck. Gill, who was looking in fine touch with the bat gets completely confused with the stunning pace of Mahmud. He manages is an inside edge and Litton Das moves to his left to pouch it with ease. Soft dismissal and Gill departs for a duck. Second wicket gone for India and Virat Kohli walks in with a huge round of applause. 

IND 28/2 (7.3 overs)