The Bangladesh vs India first Test headed into Day 5 on Sunday as a result looked imminent. Bangladesh resumed their innings on 272/6 in pursuit of the target of 513 with captain Shakib Al Hasan continuing his innings on 40. India struck early in the Day as Mohammad Siraj dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Seeing himself running out of partners, Shakib began taking on the Indian bowlers and move the scoreboard quickly. He quickly moved to 84 and was eyeing his sixth Test hundred. However, he couldn’t reach the milestone as he got cleaned up by Kuldeep Yadav while attempting to sweep him.
After Shakib’s wicket, India inched closer to going 1-0 up in the two-match series. Kuldeep further dismissed Ebadot Hossain as he got caught at forward short-leg giving Bangladesh its ninth blow. In the very next over, Axar Patel bowled Taijul Islam as India won the match by a massive 188 run-margin. India wrapped up the match in 50 minutes on the final day.
Axar Patel was the pick of the bowlers in the second innings who picked up 4/77 in 32.2 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ for picking up 8 wickets in the match, a fifer in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings.
India climbs to the third spot in WTC points table
Cheteshwar Pujara was the top scorer for India in the Test with a 90 in the first innings and an unbeaten 102 in the second innings. Bangladesh debutant Zakir Hasan had a memorable debut scoring his maiden hundred in the first Test itself and became the fourth Bangladesh batter to achieve the feat.
India climbed to the third spot on the World Test Champion points table having points percentage of 55.77. They will further move to the second position if South Africa lose the ongoing first Test at Gabba against Australia. India have five more Tests remaining in this cycle, with four at home against the Aussies. The second Test at Dhaka will commence on 22nd December and Bangladesh will look to take some inspiration from their two victories in the ODI series at the venue to give a good fight to India.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s victory in the first Test:
Indian fans will be happy after aus win over sa so sa pct will 54.5% and india will overtake them in wtc points table #AUSvsSA #indvsbang #BANvIND #BANvsIND #WTC23 #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK
— Mahi Lubana (@lubana_mahi) December 18, 2022
Loved watching #KuldeepYadav bowl so well and bat in the first innings. #Pujara and #ShubmanGill also did very well. #INDvBAN #BANvIND #INDvsBAN #BANvsIND
— IJ__LiveLoveLaugh (@LiveLoveLaughIJ) December 18, 2022
India beat Bangladesh by 188 runs to win 1st Test Match!
Kuldeep Yadav was announced Player of the Match for his 40 runs with bat & 9 wicket haul in a game!
India moves to 3rd spot WTC 2023!#BANvIND#BANvsIND pic.twitter.com/GAwPL4wvkh
— Nilesh G (@oye_nilesh) December 18, 2022
@imkuldeep18 Has been the Best of His red cricket , Great character , Composure with the Ball Pleasing to watch #BANvsIND #CricketTwitter
— Cricguy_Ayun (@AniketAyun) December 18, 2022
Well done @klrahul & Co ???? Congratulations KL For the 1st Test win as a Captain #BANvsIND
— Cricguy_Ayun (@AniketAyun) December 18, 2022
Lone warrior Shakib al hasan?#shakib #BANvsIND
— Masum (@masum_twt) December 18, 2022
I never seen KL involving and reacting on field this much
And the result you see INDIA won convincingly
Just continue this KL??@klrahul #INDvBAN #BANvsIND— Elango (@KLassy_elegance) December 18, 2022
Good win by #TeamIndia, but our bowling has room for improvement.
India had the advantage of leading by 500 runs but Bangladesh batted well and got 300 runs in 2nd innings. Our bowlers have the ability to get quick wickets, but execution was limited#BANvIND #INDvBAN #BANvsIND
— IJ__LiveLoveLaugh (@LiveLoveLaughIJ) December 18, 2022
India win by 188 runs. Asia is our fortress ? #INDvsBAN
Since 2013, we have played 18 series in Asia. Won 17. Drew 1. Truly dominant
— Cow Corner (@CowCorner183) December 18, 2022
pacers taking wicket on green top is class …but spinners taking wicket on spin pitch is rank turner bully hypocrisy ?????????? #engvspak #ausvssa #indvsban
— Mr_Ak (@Mr_Ayanakouji) December 18, 2022
Another Fine Test Victory By India !!
Australia Almost Winning In Gabba !!
And Hopefully We Will See Some More Glimpses Of Bazball !!@BCCI #INDVSBAN #BANvIND #TestCricket #AUSvsSA #SAvAUS #AUSvRSA #ENGvPAK #PAKvENG #BCCI #PakistanCricket #EnglandCricket #Test #CricketTwitter— Sachin Jain (@PhenomenalSj21) December 18, 2022
To claim 20 wkts on that flat track, was remarkable. Many may argue about the adrenaline rush that T20 cricket brings in, but nothing can beat the satisfaction of a test victory, esp an overseas one. You gave the fans a lot to cheer for, @klrahul & Co. Over to Dhaka??? #IndvsBan
— Vidya S (@vidyasharada) December 18, 2022
