Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul Propel India to Commanding Lead Against Bangladesh

Forceful half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul drove India to declare at 285 for nine in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh. India now holds a 52-run lead as Bangladesh was earlier dismissed for 233.

Forceful half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul powered India to declare their first innings at 285 for nine on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh on Monday. The visitors now hold a crucial 52-run lead in the match.

Jaiswal, with a fiery 72 off 52 balls, and Rahul, contributing 68 off 43 balls, bolstered India's innings with their aggressive play. Adding to the tally, Virat Kohli delivered a solid 47 off 35 balls.

For Bangladesh, veteran left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan stood out, picking up four wickets for 78 runs, while off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz complemented him with four wickets for 41 runs. Earlier, Bangladesh was bundled out for 233 in their first innings.

(With inputs from agencies.)