From 144/6 to 339/6, Ashwin-Jaddu trashed Bangladesh bowling

In the Chennai Test, after dominating the first two sessions, Bangladesh faced a strong resistance from India in the final session. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja formed a crucial partnership, propelling India past 300 runs after losing their sixth wicket at just 144. At the end of the first day, India finished at 339 runs for 6 wickets, with Ashwin remaining unbeaten on 102 and Jadeja close to his century.

At tea, India had struggled to 176 runs for 6 wickets, having lost those wickets to Bangladesh's disciplined bowling. However, the afternoon session saw Ashwin and Jadeja stabilize the innings with a remarkable partnership. They added 195 runs for the seventh wicket, turning the match in India’s favor.

The day ended with India scoring 163 runs in the last session, batting for 32 overs without losing a wicket. Ashwin reached his sixth Test century off 108 balls, marking his second consecutive century at home. Jadeja was also in fine form, contributing significantly to the partnership.

Bangladesh, having won the toss and opted to bowl, initially enjoyed success with young pacer Hasan Mahmud taking key wickets, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli, putting the hosts under pressure. After lunch, Hasan continued his excellent performance by dismissing Rishabh Pant.

In the 53rd over, Shakib Al Hasan came into bowl but struggled, conceding runs on his first few deliveries. The partnership between Ashwin and Jadeja reached 150 runs in 175 balls, as they countered the pressure with aggressive yet controlled batting.

By the end of the day’s play, Ashwin had scored a historic century, showcasing resilience after an initial collapse. The match now stands poised for an exciting continuation as India looks to build on their momentum.