INDORE: India annihilated Bangladesh inside three days for a resounding innings and 130 run-victory in the first Test, riding on one of the most hostile fast bowling performances in recent times.
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The quick victory was on predicted lines.
Having bowled Bangladesh out for 150 in the first innings, India bundled them out for 213 in the second essay after declaring their first innings on their overnight score of 493 for six.
The victory also gave India 60 points, and they strengthened their position in the World Test Championship table with 300 points in their kitty.
The thrashing also completed a hat-trick of innings wins for them, having beaten South Africa in the second and third Test in the previous series.
The gulf was huge between the two teams and it could only get worse for Bangladesh from here onwards as the Indian pace attack, in the upcoming Day/Night Test with pink ball, is expected to cause more damage to their batsmen's psyche.
It was a game where Mohammed Shami (match haul of 7 wickets), Umesh Yadav (4 wickets overall) and Ishant Sharma (3 wickets) scared the hell out of an opposition that showed little stomach for a fight, save senior player Mushfiqur Rahim (64, 150 balls, 7x4), who delayed the inevitable.
Ravichandran Ashwin (match haul of 5 wickets) complemented the pacers, chipping in with wickets at regular intervals.
Bangladesh may have lost a lot of Test matches but the one in Indore has left them with scars that will remain for a long time. An international team looked frightened in the face of relentless hostility.
There were no angry gestures or over-the-top celebrations but scorching pace, mesmerizing swing and the red cherry rearing at the throat from good length.
It created a spectacle and Bangladesh didn't have the wherewithal to handle it.
The best part about this Indian attack is that its intensity is same even in the third session as it is early in the morning. Mehidy Hasan Miraj (38 off 55 balls), despite sharing a 59-run stand with Rahim, being bounced out by Umesh, was a case in point.
It was a 'heavy ball' in cricketing parlance that grew big on Miraj, hitting him on his chest and then tickling the stumps. It was pure intimidation as the batsman looked in physical pain as he left.
Ditto for Imrul Kayes, who got a perfect out-swinger (in-swinger for a left hander) from Umesh in the first session. The ball tailed in and uprooted the leg-stump. Kayes had given up on the fight from the start as he looked nervous while facing each and every delivery.
Shadman Islam may have been a heavy scorer in domestic cricket but he has never faced a bowler of Ishant's calibre in his short Test career.
So when young Shadman got one from Ishant to nip back from length, he couldn't react in time to bring his bat down, as the ball clipped the top of middle stump.
Bangladesh's best bet, Mominul Haque (7) was jittery from the start and survived a DRS call while trying to leave a delivery pitched on the off-stump.
However, when Shami angled one into the opposition skipper, he was adjudged plumb in-front even though Virat Kohli had to take a review, which turned out to be successful.
Shami's guile again came to the fore when he hurried Mohammed Mithun with a bouncer and his mistimed pull was easily taken at mid-wicket by Mayank Agarwal.
For the team's oldest player (in terms of age) Mahmudullah Riyad, the issue was technical as well as temperamental.
A fluent player in white ball format, not for once during the two innings did he look comfortable be it against the pacers or spinners.
In the post-lunch session, Shami just bowled one fuller on the off-stump channel. The ball held its line and all the veteran did was to offer a training session slip catch to Rohit Sharma.
Amid the ruins, Rahim, after getting reprieve in the first session, showed his will to fight that was missing in younger colleague Liton Das (35 off 39 balls), who showed T20 skills when something else was required.
SCORECARD
The quick victory was on predicted lines.
Having bowled Bangladesh out for 150 in the first innings, India bundled them out for 213 in the second essay after declaring their first innings on their overnight score of 493 for six.
#TeamIndia go one up in the series, and that's another big heap of points on the board in the World Test Championsh… https://t.co/ksyy1R293e
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1573899681000 The victory also gave India 60 points, and they strengthened their position in the World Test Championship table with 300 points in their kitty.
India seal a thumping innings victory! Another excellent display from India's bowlers and it's Mohammed Shami who… https://t.co/vczeRN9HZO
— ICC (@ICC) 1573899182000 The thrashing also completed a hat-trick of innings wins for them, having beaten South Africa in the second and third Test in the previous series.
The gulf was huge between the two teams and it could only get worse for Bangladesh from here onwards as the Indian pace attack, in the upcoming Day/Night Test with pink ball, is expected to cause more damage to their batsmen's psyche.
It was a game where Mohammed Shami (match haul of 7 wickets), Umesh Yadav (4 wickets overall) and Ishant Sharma (3 wickets) scared the hell out of an opposition that showed little stomach for a fight, save senior player Mushfiqur Rahim (64, 150 balls, 7x4), who delayed the inevitable.
India crush Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs to take 1-0 lead
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India celebrate after win against Bangladesh in the first Test
India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs inside three days to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. (AFP photo)
Players from both teams shake hands after the match
Bangladesh were bowled out for 213 in the final session on Day 3 in Indore after their gamble to bat first backfired badly against the Indian pace attack. (AP photo)
Mayank Agarwal celebrates after his double ton
After Bangladesh got all out for 150 in the first innings, India piled on 493/6d to take a 343-run lead. (PTI photo)
Mayank notched up his second double ton in four Tests
Mayank Agarwal played a key part with his 243 -- his second double century in four Tests -- as India amassed 407 runs on the second day. (TOI photo)
Shami took match figures of 7/58
On the third day, Shami claimed figures of 4/31 -- match figures of 7/58 -- to demolish Bangladesh batting order. (PTI photo)
Indian pacers took a total of 14 wickets in the match
Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav shared three wickets between them in Bangladesh's second innings . (ANI photo)
Ashwin celebrates after taking a wicket in the second innings
While offie Ashwin, who took 3/42 in the second innings also reached 250 wickets in home Tests in the first. (BCCI photo)
The second Test will take place in Kolkata
The second and final match is a day-night clash, with India hosting its first-ever pink-ball Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens from November 22. (AFP photo)
India consolidate top position at WTC table
The victory gave India 60 points as they strengthened their top position in the World Test Championship table with 300 points in their kitty. (AFP photo)
Ravichandran Ashwin (match haul of 5 wickets) complemented the pacers, chipping in with wickets at regular intervals.
Bangladesh may have lost a lot of Test matches but the one in Indore has left them with scars that will remain for a long time. An international team looked frightened in the face of relentless hostility.
There were no angry gestures or over-the-top celebrations but scorching pace, mesmerizing swing and the red cherry rearing at the throat from good length.
It created a spectacle and Bangladesh didn't have the wherewithal to handle it.
The best part about this Indian attack is that its intensity is same even in the third session as it is early in the morning. Mehidy Hasan Miraj (38 off 55 balls), despite sharing a 59-run stand with Rahim, being bounced out by Umesh, was a case in point.
It was a 'heavy ball' in cricketing parlance that grew big on Miraj, hitting him on his chest and then tickling the stumps. It was pure intimidation as the batsman looked in physical pain as he left.
Ditto for Imrul Kayes, who got a perfect out-swinger (in-swinger for a left hander) from Umesh in the first session. The ball tailed in and uprooted the leg-stump. Kayes had given up on the fight from the start as he looked nervous while facing each and every delivery.
Shadman Islam may have been a heavy scorer in domestic cricket but he has never faced a bowler of Ishant's calibre in his short Test career.
So when young Shadman got one from Ishant to nip back from length, he couldn't react in time to bring his bat down, as the ball clipped the top of middle stump.
Bangladesh's best bet, Mominul Haque (7) was jittery from the start and survived a DRS call while trying to leave a delivery pitched on the off-stump.
However, when Shami angled one into the opposition skipper, he was adjudged plumb in-front even though Virat Kohli had to take a review, which turned out to be successful.
Shami's guile again came to the fore when he hurried Mohammed Mithun with a bouncer and his mistimed pull was easily taken at mid-wicket by Mayank Agarwal.
For the team's oldest player (in terms of age) Mahmudullah Riyad, the issue was technical as well as temperamental.
A fluent player in white ball format, not for once during the two innings did he look comfortable be it against the pacers or spinners.
In the post-lunch session, Shami just bowled one fuller on the off-stump channel. The ball held its line and all the veteran did was to offer a training session slip catch to Rohit Sharma.
Amid the ruins, Rahim, after getting reprieve in the first session, showed his will to fight that was missing in younger colleague Liton Das (35 off 39 balls), who showed T20 skills when something else was required.
Source : timesofindia[dot]indiatimes[dot]com
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