Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. After a couple of early losses, Habibul Basharu00e2u0080u0099s 71 led the recovery act. All Pics/AFP
Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. After a couple of early losses, Habibul Basharu00e2u0080u0099s 71 led the recovery act. All Pics/AFP
Even as wickets kept falling after Basharu00e2u0080u0099s departure, Animul Islam held one end up for Bangladesh
Even as wickets kept falling after Basharu00e2u0080u0099s departure, Animul Islam held one end up for Bangladesh
Islam went on to create history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batsman to score a Test hundred, in the teamu00e2u0080u0099s very first Test match. Bangladesh were all out for exactly 400
Islam went on to create history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batsman to score a Test hundred, in the teamu00e2u0080u0099s very first Test match. Bangladesh were all out for exactly 400
Left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi starred with the ball for India, claiming 5 for 142 in 45.3 overs
Left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi starred with the ball for India, claiming 5 for 142 in 45.3 overs
India responded well with the openers adding 66 for the first wicket. Sadagopan Ramesh got to 58 before being bowled by Ranjan Das
India responded well with the openers adding 66 for the first wicket. Sadagopan Ramesh got to 58 before being bowled by Ranjan Das
Sunil Joshi had an excellent all-round match. After his five-for, he narrowly missed out on hitting a ton as well. He made 92 before being dismissed by Mohammad Rafique
Sunil Joshi had an excellent all-round match. After his five-for, he narrowly missed out on hitting a ton as well. He made 92 before being dismissed by Mohammad Rafique
Bangladesh skipper Naimur Rahman was the best bowler for his team. He finished with 6 for 132 from 44.3 overs
Bangladesh skipper Naimur Rahman was the best bowler for his team. He finished with 6 for 132 from 44.3 overs
Javagal Srinath picked up 3 for 19 in the second innings, as Bangladesh were rolled over for 91
Javagal Srinath picked up 3 for 19 in the second innings, as Bangladesh were rolled over for 91
Ajit Agarkar claimed two wickets apiece in the two innings, including Aminul Islam both times. Chasing 63 to win, India romped home by nine wickets
Ajit Agarkar claimed two wickets apiece in the two innings, including Aminul Islam both times. Chasing 63 to win, India romped home by nine wickets
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