INDvsBAN: Ashwin’s Hundred, Jaddu’s Masterclass Help India End Day 1 At 339/6

INDvsBAN: On Thursday, seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his skills on home soil, scoring his sixth Test century and helping India recover from a precarious position to reach 339 for six at the end of the first day of the Test match against Bangladesh. Ashwin remained unbeaten on 102, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed significantly with an impressive 86 not out, forming a crucial unbroken seventh-wicket partnership of 195 runs off 225 balls in just 174 minutes.

The day was marked by a dramatic shift in momentum, primarily influenced by the performances of Ashwin, Jadeja, and young Bangladeshi pacer Hasan Mahmud. Mahmud made a remarkable impact in his debut Test series, taking four wickets for 58 runs, including the dismissals of key Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6). His stunning first spell of 5-2-6-3 left India struggling at 144 for six at one point.

Despite the early setbacks, Ashwin and Jadeja’s partnership helped stabilize the innings. The Indian team went into lunch at 88 for three, with Yashasvi Jaiswal providing some resistance with a solid score of 56 before Mahmud’s onslaught. The young pacer’s ability to exploit the conditions effectively allowed him to claim crucial wickets early in the match, setting the stage for an exciting contest.