On the first day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai, Ravichandran Ashwin scored an undefeated century to put India ahead. It took Ashwin a mere 108 deliveries to get his sixth Test century.
On the first day of play, India reached 339/6 at stumps thanks to an unbroken partnership of 195 between Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (86*). With his four wickets, Hasan Mahmud has been Bangladesh’s best bowler. Earlier on Thursday in Chennai, during the opening Test of the two-match series, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bowl against India.
Day 1 Highlights of the 1st Test between India and Bangladesh (Sep 19, 2024):
- India at Stumps: 339/6 (80 overs).
- Notable Performances:
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 102 (112), a crucial ton to rescue India from 144/6.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Unbeaten on 86 (117), forming a strong 195-run partnership with Ashwin.
- Mehidy Hasan: Best bowling figures for Bangladesh with 1/77 in 21 overs.
- Partnership: Ashwin and Jadeja steadied India from a shaky start, eyeing 400+.
- Key Moments:
- Ashwin’s 6th Test Century: Came off 108 balls.
- Jadeja’s aggressive shots: Adding momentum with big hits.
- Other Contributions: Yashasvi Jaiswal (56) and KL Rahul played key innings, but quick wickets by Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana had India struggling before the lower-order revival.
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