In the first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as Indian batsmen struggled against young pacer Hasan Mahmud. Mahmud claimed the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, reducing India to 34 for 3 within the first session. This impressive performance comes after Mahmud's success in earlier matches, contributing to his rising profile in international cricket. Meanwhile, Bangladesh enters the series with confidence after a 2-0 victory against Pakistan, with Shanto emphasizing the team's focus on their strengths rather than the opposition. The pitch, prepared to favor bounce and spin, has been a point of contention, as India aims to mitigate the advantages of Bangladesh's spin attack. Overall, the match is shaping up to be a significant challenge for the Indian side, with both teams keen to assert their dominance in the series.