The tourists, after opting to bat first, had a terrible start as they lost three wickets for just 48 inside the 20 overs. Then Pujara, along with Rishabh Pant, tried to steady the innings, adding a crucial stand of 64 runs for the fourth wicket.
Just when the visitors were looking to put pressure back on the hosts, Mehidy Hasan came up with a ripper and clean bowled Pant for a well-made 46 off 45 deliveries, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Pujara continued tickling the scoreboard and was well supported by Iyer as the duo led India’s recovery. The batting pair ended up forming a brilliant partnership of 149 runs for the fifth wicket. Both Pujara and Iyer smashed their respective half-centuries and were looking comfortable to take India to the stumps without any further damage.
But Taijul Islam, who did an incredible job for Bangladesh throughout the opening day, trimmed down India’s momentum by dismissing the well-set Pujara for 90. The tourists lost Axar Patel (14) on the last ball of the day to finish at 278/6 in 90 overs, with Iyer remaining unbeaten at 82 off 169 deliveries.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
That’s the end of Day
Shreyas Iyer remains unbeaten on?#PlayBold #TeamIndia #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/k9c581hqt9
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 14, 2022
Stumps on Day 1⃣ of the first #BANvIND Test!@ShreyasIyer15 remains unbeaten on 8⃣2⃣* as #TeamIndia reach 278/6 at the end of day's play ?
Scorecardhttps://t.co/CVZ44N7IRe pic.twitter.com/muGIlGUbNE
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 14, 2022
Wicket off the final ball ? but Shreyas Iyer remains unbeaten on
We’re in for a thrilling first session tomorrow! ?#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/qUAIDPzIjk
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 14, 2022
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