Ashwin and Jadeja strike, Bangladesh in trouble
February 12, 2017  16:36


B'desh 103-3 (32 ovs) vs India; Target: 459Scorecard

That wicket forces Kohli to bring spin from both ends as Ashwin comes on from the other end, replacing Yadav, who looked quite flat during his three-over spell.

And the move pays off as Ashwin strikes in the second over of his new spell. The off-spinner gets one to turn and bounce as Haque gets an edge and this time Rahane has an easy catch at first slip.

India would be looking to claim another wicket or two as Bangladesh look to just defend and not give away another more wicket before stumps.

Jadeja gets one to turn and bounce off the rough outside left-hander Shakib's off stump. He comes forward to defend as the ball is caught at short leg and the umpire gives it out but Shakib reviews immediately.

The replays confirm that the ball missed the bat and gloves while the LBW appeal doesn't hold good with the ball bouncing over the stumps.

India's spinners are creating some chances and with the ball doing things on the odd occasion, it is becoming difficult for the batsmen.

In the next over, Ashwin drops short as Shakib rocks back and hammers him through the covers for a four.

In the next over, Shakib heaves across the line on the leg side as he swings Jadeja over midwicket for a four. The Indians won't mind it as Bangladesh are fighting to save the Test and such big hits can only result in a wicket if the batsman errs slightly.

Shakib again goes for the big hit across the line as he lofts it over midwicket for another four and keeps strike with one from the last ball.

Shakib is being quite watchful against Ashwin as he plays out a maiden over, he could be looking to play for stumps with four overs left in the day.

This is strange tactics from Bangladesh as Mahmudullah comes down the track and has a swing this time but mishits it through midwicket for a couple.

Bangladesh have crossed the 100-run mark as they reach 103 for three in 32 overs.
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