India defeated Bangladesh by a margin of 188 runs and increased their chances of making to the World Test Championship Finals.

FirstCricket Staff
December 18, 2022 12:44:24 IST

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India defeated Bangladesh in the 1st Test by 188 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. AP

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Kuldeep Yadav was awarded player of the match award for a brilliant 9-wicket haul and scoring valuable 40 runs in the first innings. AP

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Bangladesh batters including skipper Shakib Al Hasan fought hard to get closer to the target in the fourth innings, batting a total of 113.2 overs. However, the target was a bit too much for them. AP

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Zakir Hasan celebrated his fourth innings century in style as he led the Bangladesh fightback on Day 3 and Day 4. Hasan was also awarded ‘Tiger of the Match’. AP

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However, Indian bowlers were too strong and did not allow Bangladesh batters to bat for a longer duration. Mohammed Siraj picked up 4 wickets across two innings. AP

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Earlier, Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 19th Test century that came after 47 months. He paced his innings in an unlikely manner to reach the three-figure mark. AP

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Shubman Gill as well registered his maiden Test century – scoring 110 from 152 deliveries. AP

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Virat Kohli, as usual, was at his animated best throughout the Test match. AP