Ravichandran Ashwin once again proved his worth in the Chennai Test, as he smashed his fastest Test century against Bangladesh. When Ashwin walked in, India was struggling at 144 for 6. Despite the pressure, the seasoned all-rounder remained composed and delivered a remarkable knock. Ashwin reached his century in just 108 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Chepauk: Ashwin’s Favorite Hunting Ground
This century marks Ashwin’s second consecutive century at Chennai’s iconic Chepauk Stadium. His previous century came in 2021 against England, also at Chepauk. As a native of Chennai, this ground holds a special place for Ashwin, where he made his first-class cricket debut in 2006 for Tamil Nadu. His connection with the ground continues to inspire standout performances.
First Test Century Against Bangladesh
While Ashwin has been a consistent performer in Test cricket since his debut in 2011, this century is his first against Bangladesh. Most of his centuries have come against the West Indies, with four out of his previous five tons scored against them. His other century came against England at Chepauk. Before this, his highest score against Bangladesh was 58 runs, made in the Chittagong Test in 2022.
Partnership with Jadeja Rescues India
When Ashwin arrived, the Indian batting line-up was under severe pressure. Team India was on the back foot, with Bangladesh bowlers dominating. But Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja steadied the innings with their solid partnership. Ashwin’s fifty came off 58 balls, and by the end of the day, India’s run rate surged past 5, thanks to Ashwin’s aggressive stroke play and Jadeja’s support.
