[Watch] Ravindra Jadeja cleans up Hasan Mahmud as India register impressive 280-run victory in IND vs BAN 2024 1st Test
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja castled Hasan Mahmud to claim the final wicket, leading the hosts to a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh on Day 4 of the first Test on Sunday, September 22. The match was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The dismissal happened on the first ball of the 63rd over. Jadeja bowled a quicker delivery on leg stump, and Hasan attempted a big slog sweep but missed, resulting in the ball crashing into the stumps.
Here’s a video of the winning moment:
Chasing a formidable target of 515, the visitors reached 194/4 at one point. However, after Shakib Al Hasan was dismissed, they collapsed dramatically, losing their last six wickets for just 40 runs and were bundled out for 234.
Ravichandran Ashwin starred with six wickets for India, while Ravindra Jadeja took three and Jasprit Bumrah added one. The comprehensive victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
“It was emotional” - Rishabh Pant on his return to Test cricket after more than a year and a half
Rishabh Pant returned to Test cricket after a year and a half following a near-fatal car accident in December 2022. The 26-year-old didn't disappoint, scoring a fantastic century.
In the second innings, he hit 109 runs off 128 balls, helping the hosts set Bangladesh a target of 515. After the match, the Delhi cricketer spoke to the official broadcaster and said (via Cricbuzz):
“Definitely a lot special, firstly I love playing in Chennai and secondly after injury I was looking to play all three formats, this was my first match in this format and hopefully I did better. It was emotional, I was looking to score runs in each and every game.”
"Coming back to Test cricket where I belong the most, being on the field gives me pleasure more than anything else. I don't know what people say outside, I tried to read the situation in my own way, when you are 30-3 you need to stitch a partnership and that's what I did with Gill. To do it with a guy who I have a great relationship with is special,” he added.
The second Test between India and Bangladesh is set to begin on September 27 in Kanpur.