Fans erupt as Ravichandran Ashwin blasts six-fers past Bangladesh, guiding India to victory in the Chennai Test

Ravichandran AshwinThe performance of the whole area was the basis of India‘s comprehensive victory over Bangladesh to Day 4 of the first test held in Chennai on Sunday (September 22). Ashwin showed 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 crucial as India set themselves a massive target of 515 runs and ended up winning by 280 runs, starting the series on a high note.

India’s strong start and significant contributions

Despite the early hiccups, India managed to post a solid total of 376 in their first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal he pitched an innings with a patient 56, but that was it Ravindra Jadeja (86) and Ashwin’s counter-attack partnership rescues India from 144/6. Their stand saw India reach a competitive score, while Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud shining with figures of 5/83, giving the visitors hope but failing to stop the Indian lower order from accumulating runs.

Bangladesh are crumbling under the pressure

Bangladesh failed to respond, being bowled out for 149 in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling attack, taking 4/50, with Akash Nzulu and Jadeja providing adequate support. Bangladesh’s batsmen struggled against relentless Indian bowling, failing to mount a serious challenge, leaving them with a huge deficit to overcome.

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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant stand out in India’s 2nd innings

India’s second innings declaration at 287/4 was propelled by some outstanding centuries Shubman Gill (119*) and Rishabh Pant (109). Their smooth stroke play extended India’s lead and allowed Rohit Sharma to declare with confidence. The partnership not only strengthened India’s dominance but ensured that Bangladesh would face an insurmountable target of 515 for victory.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s superb ball

While Bangladesh’s second innings showed brief signs of resistance, with Najmul Hossain Shanto (82) again Shadman Islam (35) batting, Ashwin again became the main destroyer. His six-wicket haul, supported by Jadeja’s three wickets, dismantled the batting order, bowling out Bangladesh for 234 runs. India closed the match with a huge victory of 280 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Ashwin ended up being named the Player of the Match for his impressive all-round performance with the bat and the ball.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Ashwin chepauk kadhal kahi continues! #Great for all of us @ashinravi99 🐐👏 #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/1WRBNAUSw7

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

A great start for Team India in this year’s red ball season! It was very enjoyable to watch @ashinravi99limited batting in the first innings and his match-winner in the second. 🤩 @ShubmanGill again @imjadeja they were brilliant with the bat and a special shout out to… pic.twitter.com/9UDLhXDBoV

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 22, 2024

A TON of game changers 💯 & 6⃣ Wickets! 👌 👌

For his brilliant performance which made him everywhere in his stadium, R Ashwin won the man of the match award 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ #TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @ashinravi99 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Nj2yeCzkm8

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 22, 2024

💯 with the bat, 6️⃣-fer with the ball@ashinravi99 comes with a perfect formula, too. 😉 pic.twitter.com/wezDzJCT44

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

They came to watch @ashinravi99 today and give us a very good bowling performance.

Ashwin is only close to Botham in number of Tests with 100 and 5fer. Botham did it 5 times and Ashwin 4th time.

A good show. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/MI6AQu3s5z

– Prakash R (@prakashradiare) September 22, 2024

Expected @ashinravi99 to reach 4th place in the list of most Test wicket takers in the world within the next one year…#Ashwin #IndVsBan pic.twitter.com/Dmn3pO1HuV

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

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

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

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐸𝐍 𝐮𝐘 𝟐𝟖𝟎 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒

This one is 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 their Test cricket history (since 1932), they have won (179) more than they have lost (178)!#IndvBan #IndvsBan

– Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 22, 2024

Batting on even days, bowling in an unusual way – our RR Ashwin, Man of the Match, every day. 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/hOrzxW6Oux

– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 22, 2024

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