Akash Deep Scalps 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Bangladesh Reduced to 26/3 at Lunch on Day 2

Chennai: India pacer Akash Deep delivered two identical deliveries to shatter the stumps of Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh. Before him, Bumrah sent Shadman Islam packing.

But Akash Deep couldn’t convert the twin dismissal into a hat-trick.

India reduced Bangladesh to 26 for three at lunch to tighten their grip on the first Test. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (15) and Mushfiqur Rahim (4) were at the crease when lunch was taken.

India, resuming from overnight 339 for six, were bowled out for 376 in their first innings, a total built around excellent knocks by Ravichandran Ashwin (113, 133 balls, 11×4, 2×6) and Ravindra Jadeja (86, 124 balls, 10×4, 2×6).