India's 280-run victory over Bangladesh in first Test of the two-match IND vs BAN Test series in Chennai marked their largest win against them in terms of runs. With this triumph in IND vs BAN 1st Test, India etched its name in the record books.
For the first time in 92 years, India has set a remarkable record by winning more Test matches than it has lost. Rohit Sharma-led side ended a streak that spanned 580 matches, marking a historic achievement in Test cricket with more wins than losses.
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India established a mammoth target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. The hosts scored 376 runs in their first innings, while Bangladesh was dismissed for just 149 runs. In their second innings, India declared at 287 runs, and Bangladesh could only reach 234 runs.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacts to India's historic triumph
Head coach Gautam Gambhir is pleased with the players' performances. "A fantastic start! Well done boys," the former India opener wrote on X.
Considering Bangladesh's current form, it seems likely that the hosts will soon secure another Test series victory at home.
Team India is scheduled to face Bangladesh in two Tests, with IND vs BAN 2nd Test match taking place from September 27 to October 1 at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the same squad will be retained for the second Test.
India's squad against Bangladesh for IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.