India vs Bangladesh, one-off Test: Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara slam fifties

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara slammed half-centuries to defy Bangladesh on the first day of the only Test being played at Hyderabad. Vijay and Pujara got together once again to strengthen India, and added more than 100 runs for the second wicket to solidify their team’s position. Vijay and Pujara have batted since the first over in the morning, when India suffered the dismissal of KL Rahul for 2. It was India, who decided to bat first after winning the toss. Their decision has been proven right by Vijay and Pujara, who are seemingly back to their best. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs Bangladesh, One-off Test at Hyderabad

Vijay brought up his 15th half-century in the 31st over of the innings, when he hit Shakib Al Hasan for a boundary through cover beating several fielders on the way. The boundary also brought up India’s 100-run mark, and completed Vijay’s century stand with Pujara. Vijay faced 82 balls and hit 7 boundaries to get to his half-century. Vijay has enjoyed batting against Bangladesh, as he had struck a crucial century in the only Test which India played on their tour to the neighbouring country back in 2015. However, it was a rain-affected contest that ended in a draw. FULL CRICKET UPDATES: India vs Bangladesh, One-off Test at Hyderabad

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Pujara, on the other hand, batted as fluently as he has throughout this Indian season. He completed his 12th half-century, which came off 108 balls and 5 boundaries. While Vijay and Pujara did not face any specific troubles against Bangladesh bowlers, they were involved in a horrible mix-up which would have resulted in Vijay’s dismissal.