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India won the series by 188 runs over Bangladesh. The host suffered as a result of their batting failure in the first innings, as they folded for 150 runs, surrendering a large first-innings lead of 254. Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo believes that one bad batting session cost them the first Test of a two-match series against India on Sunday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
“(Goal) one is to compete. We know India are a good side but once again one really bad session with the bat has destroyed our chances in this Test match. I know 400 is a good score but it’s manageable in Chittagong. There is no way we should be bowled out for 150 in the first innings and that’s what’s lost us the game. Some really poor decision with the batters and that’s the most disappointing thing for me,” Domingo said at the post-match press conference on Sunday.
“There is obviously a lack of confidence in the top-order there is no doubt about that. A young player (debutant centurion Zakir Hasan) who hasn’t played a Test before with us and he is confident at the moment and come in and shown us how to do it, playing really well. He has obviously come in to the Test match from the A side and also domestic performances,” he said.
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