India register 6th series win on the trot! A good win for India before the Australia Tour starting February 23.
Trapped in front of the wicket, Ashwin hits the final nail in the coffin, India wins the one-off Test against Bangladesh at Hyderabad by 209 runs.
14:15 IST WICKET! Taskin Ahmed lbw Ravichandran Ashwin 1(7)
14:10 IST Bangladesh 250/9, 100 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Kamrul Islam Rabbi 3(70), Taskin Ahmed 1(4)
14:07 IST WICKET! Taijul Islam c KL Rahul b Ravindra Jadeja 6(24)
14:06 IST Bangladesh 248/8, 95 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Kamrul Islam Rabbi 2(54), Taijul Islam 6(14)
13:43 IST WICKET! Mehedi Hasan c Wriddhiman Saha b Ravindra Jadeja 23(61)
13:06 IST Bangladesh 240/7, 88 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mehedi Hasan 21(51), Kamrul Islam Rabbi 2(36)
Rabbi is holding onto his end somehow. He has been targeted by Umesh Yadav, R Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He has survived 36 balls so far. Bangladesh needs them to play as many deliveries they can to draw the match. The pitch is helping the bowlers and the ball is turning square. A commendable job by Bangladesh’s lower order batsmen.
13:06 IST Bangladesh 230/7, 80 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mehedi Hasan 13(28), Kamrul Islam Rabbi 0(11)
Ishant Sharma is bowling a wonderful spell today—he got the set batsman, Mahmudullah out with a short ball. Ishant generated extra bounce off the pitch. Mahmudullah could not time the pull shot as the ball hurried towards him. The ball went straight into Bhuvneshwar’s hands in deep fine leg position. Ishant almost got another wicket but India did not have any review left to question Umpire’s decision. In the next over, Ishant got an edge off Mehedi’s bat but Murali Vijay could not catch hold of it. On the other hand, Jadeja is trying to bowl into the rough, waiting for the batsman to make mistake.
12:51 IST WICKET! Mahmudullah c Bhuvnehswar Kumar b Ishant Sharma 64(148)
12:45 IST Bangladesh 225/6, 76 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 64(146), Mehedi Hasan 8(18)
Mehedi Hasan batted well in the first innings, India needs to get his wicket early on in the innings. Ishant has impressed today with his variation in length. Jadeja is bowling a tight line. Kohli hasn’t brought Bhuvenshwar Kumar into the attack yet. Jadeja has bowled a better part of the overs since morning.
12:29 IST Bangladesh 213/6, 72 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 61(137), Mehedi Hasan 0(2)
India gets the breakthrough they were looking for. Ishant Sharma traps Sabbir Rehman in front of stumps and Erasmus gives the signal immediately. Rehman reviewed it, but it went in vain, India inch closer to win.
12:26 IST WICKET! Sabbir Rehman lbw Ishant Sharma 22(61)
12:17 IST Bangladesh 207/5, 69 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 59(127), Sabbir Rehman 18(55)
Ravindra Jadeja bowls the first over after lunch break. Rehman plays Jadeja with caution, flashes his bat on the last delivery pitched on leg, the ball misses the bat and wicketkeeper as it races towards boundary for four. Ishant Sharma comes to bowl from the other end, just a single from his over.
12:09 IST Players are back from the lunch break.
India needs a wicket if they are to win this Test. Bangladeshi batsmen have started to attack, which is a good sign for India as they will be prone to making mistakes now.
Lunch Break!
11:32 IST Bangladesh 202/5, 67 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 53(115), Sabbir Rehman 14(37)
Umesh Yadav has been introduced into the attack. He is trying to bowl short of the length deliveries to Rehman. He hits a boundary off Yadav. Ashwin is trying to toss the ball up, luring the batsman to play it. Rehman takes on Ashwin as well, Rehman is looking positive now. Another boundary, this time from Mahmudullah.
11:19 IST Bangladesh 171/5, 64 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 53(115), Sabbir Rehman 14(37)
Mahmudullah got lucky as the edge past his bat went between the slip fielders for four as he reached his half-century. Now Rehman changes gear as he hits the ball over the fence for a six. He is trying to break the shackles now.
11:15 IST Mahmudullah reaches his half-century!
11:10 IST Bangladesh 171/5, 62 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 49(110), Sabbir Rehman 1(30)
A maiden and one run from the two overs. Ashwin and Jadeja are bowling a tight line and length and keeping the batsmen under pressure. We might see a bowling change in a while. Mahmudullah is one run away from his half-century.
11:05 IST Bangladesh 170/5, 60 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 47(101), Sabbir Rehman 1(21)
The blockathon from Bangladesh batsmen has started, they are trying hard not to lose wickets before the lunch break. Just 2 runs from previous 2 overs.
11:00 IST Bangladesh 168/5, 58 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 46(98), Sabbir Rehman 1(18)
Runs have dried up in the previous two overs. New batsman Sabbir Rehman has been on strike facing Ashwin-Jadeja duo. His tactic seems to be clear, defend as much as you can.
10:55 IST Bangladesh 167/5, 56 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 46(97), Sabbir Rehman 0(7)
Mahmudullah is cruising towards his half-century. He did not have much impact in the first innings. He hits a boundary off Ashwin. Jadeja bowls a maiden over to newcomer Rehman.
10:50 IST Bangladesh 162/5, 54 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 41(86), Sabbir Rehman 0(0)
Rahim got carried away as soon as Ashwin got introduced into the attack. After hitting a boundary, Rahim dances down the wicket in an attempt to score a boundary over covers, fails miserably as Jadeja takes the catch. Ashwin got his third wicket in the innings. Kohli has now introduced spin from both ends.
10:45 IST WICKET! Mushfiqur Rahim c Ravindra Jadeja b Ravichandran Ashwin 23(44)
10:42 IST Bangladesh 158/4, 52 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 41(84), Mushfiqur Rahim 19(40)
Jadeja is not able to get the breakthrough for India. Rahim and Mahmudullah are batting well. It is time for Ashwin to be introduced into the attack or introduce spin from both ends.
10:29 IST Bangladesh 155/4, 50 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 40(75), Mushfiqur Rahim 17(37)
Mahmudullah takes on Jadeja and hits him for two boundaries in the over. Jadeja might get replaced in the next over, he has bowled a long spell already in the first session. 11 runs from his over.
10:26 IST Bangladesh 144/4, 49 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 30(71), Mushfiqur Rahim 17(36)
Rahim survived the runout, a direct hit and he would have been a goner. Next ball, SIX! First six of the innings. Ishant pitches the ball short, Rahim pulls it as the ball goes over the fence for a maximum. Four dot balls to finish the over. Wait! that last ball was a no-ball. Anyway, he finishes off his over with a dot ball.
10:20 IST Bangladesh 136/4, 48 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 29(70), Mushfiqur Rahim 10(31)
Jadeja comes over the wicket against Rahim, tries to tweak the ball, pitching it into the rough. Starts off with four dot balls. Cheeky from Rahim, reverse-sweeps it for a boundary towards square of the wicket. A dot to finish off the over.
10:17 IST Bangladesh 132/4, 47 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 29(70), Mushfiqur Rahim 6(25)
Ishant Sharma comes into bowl. The first ball is misdirected towards leg-side. Rahim takes a single. A good length delivery follows. Third ball, fielders appeal in unison but Umpire Erasmus shakes his head. Kohli did not take the review. Good over from Ishant, just one run from it.
10:12 IST Bangladesh 131/4, 46 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 29(65), Mushfiqur Rahim 5(22)
Jadeja hits a boundary off Jadeja, sweeping the ball towards fine leg. The ball goes for a boundary as it lands in no man’s land. A couple more in the over, 6 runs from it.
10:09 IST Bangladesh 125/4, 45 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 23(59), Mushfiqur Rahim 5(22)
Yadav continues, it seems like Kohli should look to change the bowling. Three runs from the over. India looking for a breakthrough.
10:04 IST Bangladesh 122/4, 44 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 22(57), Mushfiqur Rahim 3(18)
Jadeja bowls with 6 fielders in catching position. Just two singles from the over. Rahim did well to keep out a surprising yorker from Jadeja.
10:01 IST Bangladesh 120/4, 43 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 21(54), Mushfiqur Rahim 2(15)
Yadav to Mahmudullah, just two runs from the over. Madhmudullah is doing well to play out the first session. Yadav is reverse-swinging the ball already, it will be a tough ride for Bangladeshis today.
9:57 IST Bangladesh 118/4, 42 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 19(48), Mushfiqur Rahim 2(15)
Jadeja to Rahim. The left-arm spinner bowls a maiden over as Rahim tries to defend each and every delivery.
9:54 IST Bangladesh 118/4, 41 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 19(48), Mushfiqur Rahim 2(9)
Yadav continues, Mahmudullah on strike. He leaves the first ball alone, flicks the next ball and takes a couple of runs, followed by a dot ball. Edged! Safe, the ball goes through KL Rahul’s right hand for a boundary, first four of Day 5. Another couple of runs for him, guides it behind the wicket. A dot ball to end the over, 8 runs from it.
9:50 IST Bangladesh 110/4, 40 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 11(42), Mushfiqur Rahim 2(9)
Jadeja continues, Rahim on strike. He defends the first three delivery. Rahim sweeps the fourth ball for a couple of runs. Two more dot balls to end the over, just 2 runs from it.
9:47 IST Bangladesh 108/4, 39 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 11(42), Mushfiqur Rahim 0(3)
Umesh Yadav continues, bowls perfect line and length, giving the batsman no room to work with. A maiden from Yadav which featured short balls to good length delivery angling away from the batsman.
9:42 IST Bangladesh 108/4, 38 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 11(36), Mushfiqur Rahim 0(3)
Jadeja gets the breakthrough on the fourth delivery. Shakib Al Hasan has to depart, the ball spun square as Shakib went on back foot and edged the ball to Pujara. Skipper Rahim comes to the crease, he picks up a couple of the last ball, leg-byes is the signal from the Umpire, 2 runs and a wicket from it.
9:36 IST WICKET! Shakib Al Hasan c Cheteshwar Pujara b Ravindra Jadeja 22(50)
9:35 IST Bangladesh 106/3, 37 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 11(36), Mushfiqur Rahim 0(3)
Umesh Yadav comes into bowl. Shakib Al Hasan on strike. Yadav is angling the ball away from Shakib, no run off the first ball. Shakib tries to throw his bat it, survives. Another one, this time he nudges it towards mid-wicket, no run. Beaten again, good swing from Yadav. This time he presents the full face of the the bat, but goes straight to the fielder. Shakib takes a single on next, Mahmudullah on strike. He defends the last delivery, just one run from the over.
9:32 IST Bangladesh 105/3, 36 overs & 388 all out, India 159/4 dec & 687/6 dec, (Target 459) Mahmudullah 11(35), Shakib Al Hasan 21(42)
Jadeja bowls with an attacking field upfront. Strange! Kohli did not ask Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl the first over. Just 2 runs from the over. Mahmudullah plays Jadeja’s over cautiously.
9:30 IST Ravindra Jadeja opens the bowling, Mahmudullah on strike!
9:28 IST Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah come out to bat!
Welcome to InUth’s coverage of India vs Bangladesh one-off Test, Day 5. We will be bringing you the live action from Hyderabad Test as India inch closer to another win. India needs 7 wickets to wrap up the proceedings and register yet another series win. Bangladesh needs 356 runs to win the Test or to play out the whole day to draw it. However, it seems like Bangladesh are likely to try for a draw.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah are currently batting, the duo has put on 28 runs for the fourth wicket yet. It will be a long day for Bangladesh batsmen as Virat Kohli’s tactic would be to attack with full force. Shakib scored 82 in the first innings.
The visitors have to more in-form batsmen coming up after the current duo. Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim scored his 5th century in the first innings. Rahim held onto his end when wickets were falling. He will be expected to take control of the situation if a wicket falls.
India are seven wickets away from a win and this is what the pitch looks like ahead of the final day’s play. #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/nKxxvomHa5
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 13, 2017
Bangladesh’s young all-rounder Mehedi Hasan too scored his maiden fifty in first innings. Hasan’s services too will be needed as the game proceeds on Day 5.
Indian spinners Ashwin and Jadeja will try to take advantage of the pitch conditions. They will try to bowl into the rough to get uneven bounce and turn. Ashwin might add another five-wicket haul to his name the way he bowled on Day 5.
Indian seamers will try to take as many wickets they can in the first session. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will swing the ball late like he did on Day 4 to get Mehedi Hasan’s wicket. Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma will try to bang the ball short of length in order to trouble the batsmen with uneven bounce. They will target the left-handers by coming round the wicket.
