Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the hero of the day in Chennai as he took six wickets in the second innings against Bangladesh, leading India to a 280-run victory in the opening Test match. After scoring a century in the first innings, Ashwin finished the match with 10 wickets and was named the player of the match. His spin-bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja also played a crucial role, taking three wickets on the final day.
Bangladesh, chasing a massive 515-run victory target, could only manage 234 runs, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto being the highest scorer with 82 runs. India’s dominant performance gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The match also saw centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant in India’s first innings, helping them declare at 287-4.
India’s victory was a collective effort with bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah also playing a key role in bundling out Bangladesh for 149 in their first innings. The win was significant for India, as they look to extend their lead in the World Test Championship rankings in the new Test season. The teams now head to Kanpur for the second Test, with Bangladesh aiming to bounce back after their defeat in Chennai.
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