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Ravichandran Ashwin‘s all-round performance was the cornerstone of India’s comprehensive win over Bangladesh on Day 4 of the first Test held in Chennai on Sunday (September 22). Ashwin showcased his class with both bat and ball, scoring a crucial century (113 off 133 balls) in India’s first innings and taking six wickets (6/88) in Bangladesh’s second innings. His contributions were vital as India set a massive 515 runs target and eventually triumphed by 280 runs, starting the series on a high note.
India’s strong start and key contributions
Despite early setbacks, India managed to post a solid total of 376 in their first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with a patient 56, but it was Ravindra Jadeja (86) and Ashwin’s counter-attacking partnership that rescued India from 144/6. Their stand pushed India to a competitive score, while Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud shone with figures of 5/83, offering the visitors some hope but failing to stop the Indian lower or🍸der 🎀from piling on runs.
Bangladesh crumbles under pressure
Bangladesh faltered in response, folding for a mere 149 in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling attack, taking 4/50, with Akash Deep and Jadeja offering ample support. Bangladesh’s batters struggled against the relentless Indian bowling, failing to mount a significant challenge, leaving them with a massive deficit to overcome.
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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant shine in India’s 2nd innings
India’s second innings declaration at 287/4 was driven by outstanding centuries from Shubman Gill (119*) and Rishabh Pant (109). Their fluent stroke play extended India’s lead and allowed Rohit Sharma to declare with confidence. The partnership not only solidified India’s dominanceꦡ but ensured that Bangladᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚesh would face an insurmountable target of 515 for victory.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s masterful bowling
While Bangladesh’s second innings showed brief signs of resistance, with Najmul Hossain Shanto (82) and Shadman Islam (35) putting up a fight, Ashwin was once again the wrecker-in-chief. His six-wicket haul, supported by Jadeja’s three wickets, dismantled the batting lineup, dismissing Bangladesh for 234. India sealed the game with a dominant 280-run victory, taking a commanding 1-0 lead in the series. Ashwin was eventually named Player of the Match for his exceptional all round performance both with the bat and ball.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Ashwin chepauk காதல் கதை continues! 🐐👏
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)
Fantastic start for Team India in this year's red-ball season! Absolutely loved watching ’s calculated knock in the first innings and his match-winning spell in the second. 🤩 and were brilliant with the bat and special shoutouts to…
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
A game-changing TON 💯 & 6⃣ Wickets! 👌 👌
For his 𒐪brilliant all-round show on his home gro🐠und, R Ashwin bags the Player of the Match award 👏 👏
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— BCCI (@BCCI)
💯 with the bat, 6️⃣-fer with the ball comes💧 up with the perfect formula, yet again. 😉
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
Came to watch 🅷toda🍷y and he gave us a superb bowling performance.
Ashwin now next 🎐only to Botham in terms of number of Tests with a 100 and a 5fer. Botham did it 5 times and Ashwin 4th time.
Great show.
— Prakash R (@prakashradiare)
Expecting to reach the 4th place in that list of highest Test wicket takers in the world within the next 1 year…
— Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania)
India defeat Bangladesh byꦆ 280 runs in the Chennai Test
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐘 𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒
This one for the history books! 🔥🥳
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
India's win today means that for the first time in its Test cricket history (since 1932), it has more wins (179) than losses (178)!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
Batting on even days, bowling on odd – ouRR Ashwin, Man of the Match, everyday. 🔥👏
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
