Mominul Haque’s Century Guides Bangladesh to 205/6 on Day 4 Against India
Mominul Haque's impressive century guides Bangladesh to 205/6 on day four of the second Test against India. Read about his performance and India's bowling efforts.
Mominul Haque’s Dhaka, 30 September 2024 – Bangladesh’s experienced batsman, Mominul Haque, crafted a superb century on day four of the second Test against India, guiding his team to 205 for six at lunch. After losing an entire day’s play due to a wet outfield, Mominul’s innings became the highlight of Bangladesh’s performance as they fought to put up a competitive total in the first innings.
Resilient Mominul Haque Shines
Resuming their innings at 107 for three, Bangladesh added 98 runs in the first session of day four. Mominul Haque, leading from the front, scored a stellar unbeaten 102 off 176 balls. His innings was a crucial one for Bangladesh, especially with wickets falling at the other end. Mominul displayed remarkable patience and precision, hitting boundaries when needed and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
This century was Mominul’s effort to stabilize Bangladesh’s innings after early setbacks, as they struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Mehidy Hasan Miraz (6 not out) provided steady support to Mominul, ensuring that Bangladesh reached lunch without any further damage.
India’s Bowling Efforts
India’s bowling attack, led by Ravichandran Ashwin (2/45) and Akash Deep (2/43), kept the pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen. Both bowlers picked up two crucial wickets each to keep Bangladesh from building a commanding total.
India also saw breakthroughs from Jasprit Bumrah (1/36) and Mohammed Siraj (1/46), both of whom bowled with pace and control. Ashwin’s spin, in particular, troubled Bangladesh’s middle order, but Mominul’s strong defense and occasional attacking strokes frustrated the Indian side.
Bangladesh’s Struggle in the First Innings
Bangladesh’s batting has been a mixed bag in this Test. After losing three quick wickets in their previous session, they managed to rebuild their innings but still face the challenge of building a formidable total. With Mominul Haque at the crease, Bangladesh will hope to cross the 250-run mark and put some pressure on India when the second innings begins.
The match has been interrupted by rain, with no play possible on days two and three. This break in momentum could have made it difficult for Bangladesh to find their rhythm, but Mominul’s innings has provided them with a much-needed lifeline.
Brief Scores at Lunch
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 205/6 | 66 overs |
| Top Scorer | Mominul Haque 102* | |
| Best Bowler | Akash Deep 2/43, R. Ashwin 2/45 |
The Road Ahead for Bangladesh
With four wickets in hand and a set batsman at the crease, Bangladesh will be looking to push their total beyond 250 in their first innings. The pitch has started to show signs of wear, and if the conditions remain favorable for the spinners, Bangladesh could give their bowlers a decent total to defend.
India, on the other hand, will aim to wrap up the innings quickly. Their spinners will likely be key in the remainder of this Test, given the deteriorating conditions. If they can break Mominul’s partnership with Mehidy early in the next session, it could spell trouble for Bangladesh.
Key Highlights
- Mominul Haque: The star of the day, hitting an unbeaten century to give Bangladesh hope.
- India’s Bowling: Ashwin and Akash Deep delivered impressive spells, keeping Bangladesh’s scoring rate in check.
- Rain Interruption: No play was possible on days two and three, but Bangladesh managed to make good progress on day four.
As the match progresses into the later stages, all eyes will be on Mominul Haque and whether he can extend his innings and help his team to a competitive total.
