India Achieves Unique Feat After Historic Win Against Bangladesh in 1st Test

The Indian Test cricket team has made history once again after defeating a relatively weaker Bangladesh team by an estimated 280 runs, which is the widest victory margin in the first Test of the two-match series perhaps in history. The Test match took place in the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on September 22. With the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, it was a thrilling performance by the Indian team in this match as well. The contributions of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill were visible in this historic win that has elevated the status of the country in sports.

This victory was especially significant in the history of Test cricket in India as it remained the first time the country’s team had more Test match victories than defeats since its first match in 1932. Consequently, India joins the ranks of a few nations such as Australia, England, South Africa, and Pakistan that have a positive win-loss ratio in Test cricket.

India’s Historic Win Test Record

Before the first Test in this series, India’s overall Test statistics included 178 wins and 178 defeats in 580 played. Winning this game, India has completed 179 Test matches which are more than the number of Test match defeats that they own. This is an important moment in the lifetime of Indian cricket as the Test match history in India began in the year of 1932 when CK Naidu was made the captain.

Not only did this win for India hand them the first match of the 5 Match Series but put them in an elite basket of teams with more Test match wins than losses. Test match win/loss ratio positive teams now comprise Australians, Englishmen, South Africans, and Pakistanis excluding Indians. This landmark achievement is evidence of the level of Indian cricket’s improvement and development over the years.

Teams With More Test Wins Than Losses

India beating all odds has managed to gain entrance within this bracket of teams with a superior win-loss ratio. Below are the countries that have more Test victories than defeats:

• Australia: Won – 414 Lost – 232
• England: Won – 397 Lost – 325
• South Africa: Won – 179 Lost – 161
• India: Won – 179 Lost – 178
• Pakistan: Won – 148 Lost – 144

Remarkable dedication combined with plausible strategies has made it possible for the country to record great wins in the geography of competition that has been marked by different nations over the years.

Ashwin Shines as India Dominate

The first Test of the series against Bangladesh emerged as a fitting showcase for the performative capabilities of the Indian squad with Ravichandran Ashwin taking center stage. With his battle with bat and ball culminating in a match-winning all-round performance that earned him the Player of the Match award, Ashwin proved a valuable asset. He enjoyed a great deal of success in his first innings banding with the team, having scored a stunning 113 runs while rescuing the team from dangerous waters. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja proved vital for India as the pair fought hard to eliminate the early setbacks and return to posting a respectable score.

Ashwin’s mission was not only dependent on his batting skill. He was in charge of India’s bowling attack during the second innings for Bangladesh and took six wickets scoring only 88 runs. Because of his exploits with the ball, the colossal target of 515 runs set by Bangladesh for winning the match was never completed as they were skittled out for only 234 runs.

This display of skill was accompanied by new milestones in Ashwin’s Test career. With his sixth test century and 37th fifer, he has undoubtedly established himself amongst the leading all-rounders in the sport. He now belongs to the likes of very few players in Indian cricket history who have made tremendous contributions in winning matches for the country which has managed to elevate India’s standing in Test cricket.

Bangladesh’s Struggle to Match India’s Strength

Bangladesh met India’s first test challenge with a relative stratagem but lost in the end. There was always the understanding that chasing 515 runs in the second inning was quite a task for the visiting team. They however showed some resistance, especially their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who managed to score 82 runs and top-scored for his team, but this was not enough to survive India’s bowling lineup.

Shanto’s innings of 82 runs from as many as 127 balls was a ray of light for Bangladesh but after he got out, the rest of the batting order collapsed like a pack of cards. With Ashwin at the helm, the Indian bowlers choked the life out of the innings to finish off the contest unfairly. It was an emphatic statement of victory, yes but it was also an illustration of the disparity in standards between India and its opponent.

Looking Ahead to the Second Test

India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series and thus is very confident going into the second Test. There will be no changes to the team for the second Test which is scheduled to take place on September 27 in Kanpur. Rohit Sharma will continue to brush the captaincy duties and pivotal players like Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Virat Kohli are likely to be of great assistance once more.

For Bangladesh, the second Test means another chance to stop the rot and look to even the series. However, with the batting display shown by India in the previous Test and their form coming into this one, the task ahead for the visitors will not be an easy one.

Conclusion

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Over the years, with the extensive history of cricket played in India, performances recorded by her have invariably led to her being termed as the godfather of cricket. Even the wins that India has achieved on foreign soil, such as the memorable one against Bangladesh, show how much of the cricketing world belongs to India.

India, keeping this in mind, will be aiming to extend their quest for Test excellence that started earlier in the second Test.

FAQ

• What significance did the word ‘Bangladesh’ hold for India in this regard?

India achieved more Test victories than defeats for the first time since the year 1932 where they have won 179 matches and lost 178 after playing 580 matches.

• Which countries have won more tests than they have lost?

Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, and now India, all are the countries that have won more tests than they have lost.

• How would you rate the performance of Ravichandran Ashwin in the first test match?
  In the second innings of Bangladesh, Ravichandran Ashwin made an important contribution by scoring 113 runs and taking six wickets for 88 runs and he was named the man of the match for the same.

• What are the dates of the second Test match in the series India vs Bangladesh? 

The second test will take place in Kanpur from twenty-seven September.

• Where can the viewers watch the direct telecast of the India-Bangladesh Test Match series?

The fans can view live cricket without any cost on various sites that screen live matches like Winexch.