Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant had a close call during the opening Test between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With India losing three early wickets, the duo looked frenetic while running between the wickets, almost resulting in a run-out for Jaiswal.
The incident occurred in the 13th over of India’s innings when Nahid Rana bowled a full-length delivery, and Pant called for a risky single. The fielder at second slip quickly collected the ball and aimed at the stumps as Jaiswal dove to complete the run. Fortunately for India, the throw missed the stumps, allowing Jaiswal to survive.
Rishabh Pant, who was playing his first Test in over two years, holds a crucial role in India’s Test season, which includes matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia leading up to the World Test Championship final in 2025. On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in fine form, emerging as India’s leading run-scorer in the ongoing WTC cycle.
Following a shaky start that saw the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, Jaiswal and Pant managed to steady the ship for India. At Lunch on Day 1, India were 88-3, with the duo at the crease. Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming three wickets.
Bangladesh, fresh off a Test series win against Pakistan, have never defeated India in Test cricket, losing 11 out of 13 matches between the two teams. India, on the other hand, are coming off a dominant 4-1 series win against England.
As the match progresses, fans can follow the live score and updates of the first Test between India and Bangladesh. It promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive sides looking to assert their dominance in the longest format of the game.
