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IND vs BAN: Chennai Heroes Ashwin & Jadeja Power India Ahead Despite Hasan’s Magic

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India began their first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai with a strong performance, thanks to brilliant batting by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The match started with Bangladesh’s bowlers getting early breakthroughs, but the Indian team fought back hard to end the day in a commanding position. The opening session saw India’s top batsmen struggle, but Ashwin’s century and Jadeja’s patient knock helped India recover and finish the day at 339/6.

Despite losing key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early, the Indian team kept their cool. Hasan Mahmud’s brilliant bowling gave Bangladesh a good start, but the resilience of Ashwin and Jadeja turned things around. Let’s take a deeper look at how the day unfolded.

IND vs BAN Early Blows Shake India’s Top Order

Bangladesh started the day by winning the toss and choosing to bowl first in conditions that favored their fast bowlers. The Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill couldn’t survive long against the accurate swing bowling of Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud. Hasan, in particular, bowled with great control, using the pitch conditions to trouble the Indian batsmen.

Within the first hour, India found themselves in trouble at 34/3, as Rohit, Gill, and Kohli were back in the pavilion. The lateral movement in the air made it difficult for the batsmen to settle. However, Rishabh Pant was promoted up the order, and he, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, managed to steady the ship.

Pant and Jaiswal Rebuild India’s Innings

Rishabh Pant, known for his aggressive style of play, counter-attacked the Bangladesh bowlers. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal added 54 crucial runs before lunch, giving India some breathing space. Pant played with flair, hitting a series of boundaries, while Jaiswal displayed great maturity by playing cautiously.

By the lunch break, India had recovered slightly, with the scoreboard reading 84/3 after 23 overs. The second session was crucial as India needed to build on the foundation laid by Pant and Jaiswal. Unfortunately for India, Pant couldn’t convert his start into a big score, falling for 39 to Hasan Mahmud’s bowling, which gave him his fourth wicket of the day.

Hasan Mahmud’s Brilliance Gives Bangladesh Hope

Hasan Mahmud was the star of the day for Bangladesh. His four-wicket haul kept his team in the game even as India started to fight back. He consistently bowled in the right areas, making life difficult for the Indian batsmen. Pant’s wicket was a big blow to India, and soon after, KL Rahul fell cheaply, putting India in a tricky position at 128/5.

Despite Jaiswal’s fifty, Bangladesh continued to create pressure. Jaiswal’s dismissal was followed quickly by Rahul’s, and for a moment, it seemed like Bangladesh would take complete control of the match. Hasan’s figures of 4/58 were impressive, but what followed next changed the course of the game.

Ashwin and Jadeja Lead India’s Fightback

The real turning point of the day came when Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja joined forces at the crease. Both players are known for their all-round abilities, and they played with great responsibility. Ashwin, playing in his hometown of Chennai, took charge of the innings, while Jadeja provided solid support.

Ashwin quickly reached his fifty, and together, the pair started to dominate the Bangladesh bowlers. The balance of the game shifted entirely as Ashwin and Jadeja stitched a massive 195-run partnership for the seventh wicket. The Bangladesh bowlers struggled to find a breakthrough as both batsmen played with a mix of aggression and caution.

Ashwin’s Century and India’s Commanding Position

As the day progressed, Ashwin and Jadeja took India to a much safer position. Ashwin’s century was a remarkable innings, full of beautiful strokes, including some well-timed boundaries. Jadeja, though not far from his century, ended the day unbeaten on 86, providing great support to Ashwin.

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The pair added quick runs before the end of the day, taking India past 300. By stumps, India’s score was a strong 339/6, leaving Bangladesh with plenty to think about ahead of Day 2.

 

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