The opening session of Day 2 in the first India vs Bangladesh Test match at Chennai saw some intense action, with the Indian bowlers dominating proceedings. However, one incident that left Mohammed Siraj visibly frustrated was a missed wicket opportunity due to an incorrect Decision Review System (DRS) call by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
In the second over of Bangladesh’s innings, Siraj bowled a full delivery that swung back in and hit Zakir Hasan on the pads. The Indian pacer was confident that the batter was out leg before wicket (LBW), but the on-field umpire wasn’t convinced. Siraj wanted to review the decision, but captain Rohit Sharma decided against it after Pant suggested that the ball was missing the leg stump.
Replays Show Ball Hitting Leg Stump
As it turned out, the replays and ball-tracking proved that the ball was indeed pitching in line and hitting the leg stump. Siraj, who had bowled a fuller length on leg stump, was left fuming after watching the review. The dismissal would have left Bangladesh reeling at 3/2, but instead, they managed to reach 12/1 at the time.
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After the over, Pant was seen apologizing to Siraj, acknowledging his mistake in advising against the review. The wicketkeeper’s sheepish smile suggested that he realized the error in judgment, but the damage had already been done.
Bangladesh Struggle Against Indian Pace Attack
Despite the missed opportunity, India’s pace bowlers continued to dominate the Bangladesh batters. Jasprit Bumrah struck early, dismissing opener Shadman Islam for just 2 runs in the first over. The real damage, however, was inflicted by Akash Deep, who struck twice in successive deliveries to leave Bangladesh tottering at 22/3.
Deep first uprooted Zakir Hasan’s middle stump with a brilliant delivery that angled in sharply. He followed it up with another exceptional ball that clean bowled Mominul Haque, leaving Bangladesh in dire straits. At lunch, the visitors were 26/3, still trailing India’s first innings total of 376 by a massive 350 runs.
India’s Batting Performance
Earlier in the day, India resumed their innings at 339/6, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja looking to build on their strong position. Ashwin added 11 runs to his overnight score of 102, eventually falling for a well-made 113. Jadeja, on the other hand, was dismissed for 86 by Taskin Ahmed.
The Indian tail wagged, with Akash Deep contributing a quickfire 17 off 30 balls before being dismissed by Taskin. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, finishing with figures of 5/83 and becoming the first Bangladeshi to take a five-wicket haul in India.
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