Ind vs Ban Pink Ball Test: India end Day 1 at 174-3, lead by 68 runs

Earlier on Friday, team India and Bangladesh stepped into Eden Gardens in Kolkata for a historic Day-Night Test match. The ongoing ‘Pink Ball’ event is a first-ever to be held in India and also the first-ever to be contested by both nations. The Indian team, having won the first Test in Indore by an innings and 130 runs, lead the two-match series 1-0. Trailing the series 0-1, Bangladesh cricket team will be looking to register a rare win in the country to open their account in the ongoing inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

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Ind vs Ban Pink Ball Test, Day 1: India lead by 68 runs

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After shooting out Bangladesh for just 106, team India batsmen reached 35-1 in 12 overs at Tea. Shortly after the break, Rohit Sharma was trapped in front of stumps by Ebadat Hossain for just 21 to leave India at 43-2. A 94-run partnership between Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli ensure the hosts gain a first-innings lead without any further damage. Pujara was eventually dismissed for 55 as he registered his 24th Test half-century. Virat Kohli was then joined vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane to remain unbeaten till stumps. On his way to 59* off 93 deliveries, captain Kohli brought up his 23rd fifty in Test cricket while Rahane remained not out at 23. Team India ended Day 1 at 174-3 after facing 46 overs and will continue to stretch the lead further tomorrow on Day 2.

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