Under sunny skies, India\u2019s breathtaking approach with the bat saw them set records for the fastest team 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in men's Tests. On the back of half-centuries scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal and K.L. Rahul, India declared its first innings on 285\/9 in just 34.4 overs after bowling out Bangladesh for 233.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Bangladesh ending a frenetic fourth day at 26\/2 in their second innings and trailing India by another 26 runs, the match is undoubtedly headed towards an exciting finish on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey really advanced with a plan. Yes, I was somewhat surprised. After 2-3 overs, we realized they were following their strategy. We tried to play according to our strengths and aimed to break their innings.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTest cricket always presents various scenarios. Today's game was quite similar to a T20 match. From their planning, it was clear they came to win. In the end, everyone played to score runs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe tried to figure out how to stop the runs. We must give them credit; they are the number one team and are performing well, with many world-class players and plenty of experience,\u201d said Mehidy in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also felt Bangladesh are still not out of the match yet and that having an optimistic mindset will be the key. \u201cIn Test cricket, anything is possible. We haven\u2019t completely lost yet. We\u2019ve won many matches under similar circumstances before and have done well. There\u2019s still an opportunity for us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe wicket is good. It will be challenging, but I believe if we can form a solid partnership and bat responsibly for a session, it will be a positive outcome for us. We still have tomorrow. Let\u2019s not think negatively just yet.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mehidy conceded Bangladesh\u2019s batter could have given more support to batter Mominul Haque, who remained unbeaten on 107 in Bangladesh\u2019s first innings, even as others fell without being able to hang around for a long time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe wicket is good. It will be challenging, but I believe if we can form a solid partnership and bat responsibly for a session, it will be a positive outcome for us. We still have tomorrow. Let\u2019s not think negatively just yet.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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