A record-breaking 17 wickets fell on the second day of the first Test of the two-match series between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
India spared Bangladesh the ignominy of a follow-on but grabbed an overall lead of 308 with seven wickets in hands to seize control of the opening test.
India vs Bangladesh: 1st Test, Day 2 – Highlights
The previous record for the most wickets to fall on a single day at the Chepauk was 15, which happened day 3 of the Chennai Test against West Indies, as well during day four and day two in the first and second Tests against England during their 2021 series.
After the end of day’s play, former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim asked former India captain as well as caoch, Ravi Shastri on JioCinema: “With the new system of pitch ratings after every match, how will you rate this pitch”
“Top billing, it’s a good cricket pitch,” Shastri replied.
“Yes, it has something for every bowler.” Tamim added.
The hosts posted 376 in their first innings, a remarkable recovery from a precarious 34-3, riding a match-defining seventh wicket partnership of 199 between Ravichandran Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86).
Seamer Jasprit Bumrah then wrecked Bangladesh, who folded for 149 handing India a significant lead of 227 in the bowler-dominated contest.
After seventeen wickets tumbled on a frenetic day two, India reached 81-3 at stumps. Shubman Gill was batting on 33 with Rishabh Pant on 12 at the other end.
India are looking to extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championship rankings as they begin a fresh Test season of 10 matches.
Bangladesh have never beaten India in a Test.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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