On September 19, 2024, the first Test between India and Bangladesh at Chennai saw young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal leading India’s recovery with a gritty half-century.
India began the day in a precarious position, losing three quick wickets and reducing the score to 34/3. However, Jaiswal’s resistance was crucial as he formed a solid partnership with Rishabh Pant, helping India reach 88/3 at lunch.
Jaiswal scored 37 runs off 62 balls before the lunch break and continued to impress, eventually reaching his half-century as the only bright spot for India amidst early struggles. His innings is vital in stabilizing the innings.
Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud was instrumental, claiming the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli early in the innings. His aggressive bowling put India under significant pressure during the first session.
As play proceeds into the second session, India will rely heavily on Jaiswal and his partner KL Rahul to build a robust total.
With Jaiswal and Pant’s partnership, India aims to recover from their rocky start and strengthen their innings.
