Netizens react as Pant notches up another half-century to take India out of trouble

In response to the hosts’ 227, Taijul Islam virtually bowled the whole first session of day two, leaving India at 86 for 3. India’s top three batsmen were eliminated by Taijul’s 13 exquisite left-arm spin overs, which included one break for a change of ends. Bangladesh’s total no longer seemed pitiful on a field that is anticipated to help spin more as the match progresses, and India’s choice to omit a spinner didn’t seem all that flashy. At 19 for 0 at the start of the day, India’s openers never seemed comfortable. Shubman Gill, who seemed more at ease the first day, was also kept in the dark.

Gill had only added six to his overnight total of 14 by the end of the day’s eighth over. As the only batter who uses it among the top four, he attempted the huge sweep. It turned out that he chose a full and straight ball and didn’t even think to review when he was called out for LBW. Bangladesh needed control and wickets on this particular day in order to remain in the game. With pre-lunch session returns of 67 for 3, they won’t have many complaints. India lost Virat Kohli soon after lunch and it seemed that they would be in trouble. But Pant was the saviour again, he along with Iyer counter attacked the Bangla Tigers and helped India reach their first innings total.

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