IND vs BAN: India Defeats Bangladesh by 8 Wickets to Win the Test Series

 RWM. Kolkata, India - October 20, 2023 - India defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the third and final Test match to win the series 2-1. India's victory was sealed by a brilliant all-round performance from Shreyas Iyer, who scored 105 runs and took 5 wickets.

The match was played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. India won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a good start, with openers Shubman Gill (45) and Cheteshwar Pujara (35) putting on 72 runs for the first wicket. However, Bangladesh struck back with a double breakthrough, dismissing Gill and Pujara in quick succession.

India were in trouble at 106-3, but Iyer came to the rescue. He scored 105 runs off 140 balls, including 11 fours and 2 sixes. Iyer's knock helped India to post a total of 280 runs.

Bangladesh's reply got off to a poor start, with opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy (0) and Mominul Haque (1) dismissed for ducks in the first over. Tamim Iqbal (48) and Liton Das (44) put on a 57-run partnership, but Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 255 runs.

India needed 25 runs to win the match, and they got there in just 4.5 overs. Iyer was named Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance.

The victory was a much-needed one for India, who had lost their previous Test series against South Africa. It also marked a return to form for Iyer, who had been in poor form in recent months.

India's Win a Sign of Things to Come?

India's victory over Bangladesh was a convincing one, and it suggests that they are back on track in Test cricket. India have a young and talented team, and they have the potential to be a major force in Test cricket for years to come.

Iyer's performance was particularly impressive. He has been in and out of the Indian team in recent years, but he showed that he is capable of being a world-class batsman. Iyer's all-round skills will be a valuable asset for India in the years to come.

Bangladesh's Defeat a Setback

Bangladesh's defeat was a setback, but it is important to remember that they are still a developing team. Bangladesh have made significant progress in Test cricket in recent years, and they will be looking to bounce back from this defeat.

Bangladesh's batting lineup needs to be more consistent. They have some talented batsmen, but they need to find a way to score runs more consistently. Bangladesh's bowling attack also needs to be more disciplined. They bowled too many loose deliveries in the second innings, which allowed India to score easily.

Overall, India's victory over Bangladesh was a well-deserved one. India played some excellent cricket, and they were the better team on the day. Bangladesh will be disappointed with their defeat, but they will learn from it and come back stronger in the future.