Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed on Friday held the 'Kookaburra’ ball as one of the key advantages to India. He admitted that losing too many wickets in the first 10 overs of their first innings against 'world-class' Indian bowlers was also a key factor behind the team's collapse. 

But the skipper felt that his side's less experience of playing with the SG balls did not help their cause either.

The 29-year-old right-arm pacer explained, “Bangladesh players are mostly used to playing with the Kookaburra balls which have a flatter seam compared to the SG. Playing with the SG ball was a big challenge. The Indians play with SG ball since childhood, so they know how to use it properly, giving them a huge advantage. We also made some mistakes with the new ball. What I felt about the SG ball and this condition is that there were some challenges, especially for the first 10-12 overs.”

In reply to India's first innings total of 376, Bangladesh were all out for 149 in 47.1 overs on the second day, with Shakib Al Hasan (32) being their top scorer. They lost three wickets in the first 10 overs and scored 27 runs.

India were 81 for 3 in their second innings at stumps for an overall lead of 308 runs. Ahmed, who took three wickets in India's first innings and one in the second, also felt that his side's less experience of playing with the SG balls did not help their cause either.

“India is a formidable side against any opponent at home. And everyone tries to make the most out of the home advantage, the same as we will do when we play at home soon." Taskin hoever was satisfied with their bowlers.