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 order 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 dominance but ensured that Bangladesh 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! #TheGreatestOfAllTime @ashwinravi99 🐐👏 #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/1WRBNAUSw7

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 22, 2024

Fantastic start for Team India in this year’s red-ball season! Absolutely loved watching @ashwinravi99’s calculated knock in the first innings and his match-winning spell in the second. 🤩 @ShubmanGill and @imjadeja were brilliant with the bat and special shoutouts to… pic.twitter.com/9UDLhXDBoV

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 22, 2024

A game-changing TON 💯 & 6⃣ Wickets! 👌 👌

For his brilliant all-round show on his home ground, R Ashwin bags the Player of the Match award 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/jV4wK7BOKA #TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @ashwinravi99 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Nj2yeCzkm8

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 22, 2024

💯 with the bat, 6️⃣-fer with the ball@ashwinravi99 comes up with the perfect formula, yet again. 😉 pic.twitter.com/wezDzJCT44

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 22, 2024

Came to watch @ashwinravi99 today 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. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/MI6AQu3s5z

— Prakash R (@prakashradiare) September 22, 2024

Expecting @ashwinravi99 to reach the 4th place in that list of highest Test wicket takers in the world within the next 1 year…#Ashwin #IndVsBan pic.twitter.com/Dmn3pO1HuV

— Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania) September 22, 2024

India defeat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the Chennai Test#cricket #INDvBAN #Test #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0T58fctu1U

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 22, 2024

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐘 𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒

This one for the history books! 🔥🥳 #WhistlePodu #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/VwNYmo7rcy

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 22, 2024

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)!#IndvBan #IndvsBan

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 22, 2024

Batting on even days, bowling on odd – ouRR Ashwin, Man of the Match, everyday. 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/hOrzxW6Oux

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 22, 2024

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