Twitter Reactions: India and Mayank Agarwal turn Indore into a living-hell for Bangladesh

The opening Test against India at the Holkar Stadium in Indore has been equivalent to a nightmare for Bangladesh. After the second day, it would need a miracle if the Tigers make any sort of a comeback having conceded a lead of 343 runs in the first innings with three days left. For India, they haven’t allowed the visitors to get a foothold into the contest and are expected to turn the screws.

Tigers go down after good start

With India needing only 65 runs to get into a lead, the Bangladesh bowlers made a spirited start to the day. Abu Jayed Rahi nipped out Cheteshwar Pujara (54) and then pinned Virat Kohli for a golden duck. Kohli’s wicket came after Mominul Haque took the DRS. From there on, things went downhill for the visitors. Ajinkya Rahane (86) joined Mayank Agarwal (243) and they started making merry.

The duo took India to Lunch with a lead of 38 runs. In the second session, Mayank notched his century off 183 balls. In the post-Lunch session, India scored 115 runs in 30 overs to extend the lead to as many as 153. In the second over of the last session, Jayed picked up his fourth wicket, removing Rahane, who would’ve been disappointed on missing out on a century on a batting beauty.

Mayank and Jadeja steps on the gas

The stand between Rahane and Mayank produced 190 runs. From there on Ravindra Jadeja (60*) and Mayank went hammer and tongs to pile on agony for the Bangladesh bowlers. Mayank didn’t throw his wicket away and got to his second double ton in Tests off 303 balls. The Karnataka batter charged down the track to Mehidy Hasan and deposited him for a six over the wide long on region.

It was Mehidy who finally cut short Mayank’s knock. The 28-year-old’s knock was laced with 28 fours and eight sixes. After his dismissal, Jadeja took over and got to a fifty off 72 balls. Wriddhiman Saha was castled by Ebadot Hossain. Umesh Yadav (25*) opened his account with a six and didn’t die wondering. Having racked up a massive lead, India have gotten themselves on the driver’s seat.

Here is how Twitter reacted to India’s sheer domination

Mayank is playing like a (agar)WALL #200 #MayankAgarwal

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 15, 2019

Well done @mayankcricket continue the good work. Great batting!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 15, 2019

Only Bradman and Kambli have scored 2 double hunbdreds in first 10 Tests. Waw #Mayank #INDvBAN I am sure the way, he is going, will join Viru and Karun Nair! pic.twitter.com/boRDdAT7C1

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) November 15, 2019

So proud of you @mayankcricket 👏👏👏👏👏keep it up

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 15, 2019

When I set eyes on Mayank Agarwal the first time, it was during the under 19 WC in NZ, he looked a little replica of Virender Sehwag. Today he got to his 200 in true Sehwag style! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏#MayankAgarwal

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 15, 2019

800 international runs and 2 double centuries already. @mayankcricket surely knows how to convert them into big ones. Feel So happy for him #INDvBAN

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 15, 2019

@mayankcricket patient and selective. Tough day at the office for the Bangladesh bowlers. #cricket #ICC #BCCI #Starsports #INDvBAN #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/TxtBDp6bar

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) November 15, 2019

Virat Kohli will now send Umesh Yadav during the power play overs in the next IPL season after watching his six hitting ability 😝#kingkohli #ViratKohli #umeshyadav #umesh #India #Indian #TeamIndia #RohitSharma #hitman #six #ipl #INDvBAN #BANvIND #BCCI #IPLAuction #IPLtrade

— Arnav Gupta (@arnavgupta97) November 15, 2019

Mehdi should’ve taken the review. Review against Kohli was a good one. And so was the one taken by Mayank. Umpiring isn’t easy…. #IndvBan

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2019

Hopefully we play pant instead of saha as soon as possible it's clear Saha can't bat now at anywhere #INDvBAN

— Spike (@SpikeLevi) November 15, 2019

Mayank Agarwal's looks, mannerisms and the way he talks… actually his entire demeanour resembles Dhoni's so very much. Hope we have another Dhoni in the making.#INDvBAN

— Nilesh Sangoye (@NileshSangoye) November 15, 2019

Umesh Yadav last 17 balls in Test cricket – 6.6.0.1.6.0.6.0.6.0.0.6.2.0.4,6,6 = 55 runs #INDvBAN #umeshyadav

— Preet Randhawa (@jobinpreetsingh) November 15, 2019

He's Sent to Save #Ashwin for tomorrow & He Entertained People
People were chanting UMESH.. UMESH.. including #ViratKohli

7 Players out of 30yd circle
For #UmeshYadav 🤣😍

Last Innings 31(10) #5Sixes
This innings 25*(10) #3Sixes

Could he break #Misbah Record ?
50(21)#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/MDB2Siq7MP

— Sunny ⭐🇮🇳 (@i__Sunny92) November 15, 2019

Indians to hit 2 or more double centuries in a year

1993 – Vinod Kambli
2003 – Rahul Dravid
2004 – Sachin Tendulkar
2008 – Virender Sehwag
2010 – Sachin Tendulkar
2016 – Virat Kohli
2017 – Virat Kohli
2019- Mayank Agarwal#INDvBAN

— 31 (@HessonfanNZRCB) November 15, 2019

Wow wt a spectacular inning play by #MayankAgarwal 8 sixes 28 four and 243 run 👏#INDvBAN 🇮🇳

— Vinay Raghuwanshi (@VinayRa35671085) November 15, 2019

By watching @y_umesh sixes @imVkohli surely thinking to open innings with him in @IPL with @parthiv9 😜😜😜 #INDvBAN @cricbuzz #umeshyadav

— Gautam7781 (@gautam7781) November 15, 2019

@y_umesh is better finisher than @RishabhPant17 #INDvBAN

— Rit Jain (@ritjain13) November 15, 2019

All I want India to be as savage as now once it plays overseas #INDvBAN

— Gaurav (@gauravtales) November 15, 2019

Clueless captaincy, poor bowling , negative on-field attitude, not putting pressure on India on day two despite getting @cheteshwar1 and @imVkohli early. That's Bangladesh, waiting for another batting disaster and ending a five-day match in three days. Sheer disgrace. #INDvBAN

— Prabuddha Ghosh (@AcjGhosh) November 15, 2019