India went from 144 for 6 to a total of 339 for 6 by the end of the first day’s play, with Ashwin and Jadeja causing frustration for the Bangladesh bowlers and preventing them from dismissing India quickly in the first innings.
India stage comeback after being reduced to 144/6
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made history by deciding to bowl first in the South Indian city, ending a 42-year streak. A fast bowler from Bangladesh wreaked havoc in the opening two sessions, taking advantage of the ‘London-like conditions’ present in Chennai.
The day filled with strange events concluded with India’s dependable all-rounders, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, coming to the rescue once again.
India went from 144 for 6 to a total of 339 for 6 by the end of the first day’s play, with Ashwin and Jadeja causing frustration for the Bangladesh. The pair added a 100-plus partnership for the second time, extending the seventh-wicket stand to an unbeaten 195 on 227 balls when play ended after an extra 30 minutes.
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Ravichandran Ashwin smashes his 6th Test century
Local hero R Ashwin delighted the home crowd on Thursday with his sixth Test hundred, shining as India made a strong comeback. Ashwin reached his second Test century at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in only 108 deliveries, showing his confidence right from the beginning by aggressively taking on the Bangladesh bowlers.
However, Jadeja was content to play a supporting role. Yet, Jadeja seized the chance to capitalize on poorly bowled deliveries, nearing another crucial innings in his impressive Test career. Jadeja finished not out on 86 following his role in another remarkable recovery performance.
Ravindra Jadeja was content with stepping back and letting his spin partner Ashwin take charge of the situation. Yet, Jadeja made sure to capitalize on the loose deliveries, edging towards another hard-earned century in his impressive Test career. Jadeja finished not out on 86 following another remarkable rescue act.
