India sealed a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh by 280 runs on day 4 of the Ind vs Ban 1st Test in Chennai, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the charge with his all-round performance.
Ashwin completed a rare double of a century and a five-wicket haul, taking India to a commanding 1-0 series lead.
Bangladesh’s Brave Resistance
Starting Day 4 at 158 for 4, Bangladesh faced a daunting task of chasing down 515 or surviving the entire day against a relentless Indian bowling attack.
Their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was unbeaten on 51 overnight, stood firm with Shakib Al Hasan in the first hour, denying India any breakthroughs.
Despite being constantly tested by India’s pacers, particularly Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, Shanto managed to hold his ground, even engaging in verbal battles with Siraj.
Shakib, though uncomfortable after being struck on the finger, kept him company.
Ashwin and Jadeja Break Through
India needed something special to break Bangladesh’s resistance, and it came from Chennai’s own Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
After the first hour of patience, the breakthrough came just after drinks.
Ashwin’s ability to get drift and turn made Shakib misjudge his line, and Yashasvi Jaiswal at short leg took a sharp catch to dismiss the Bangladesh captain.
This wicket took Ashwin past Courtney Walsh’s 519 wickets, moving him to No. 8 on the all-time Test wicket-takers’ list.
Shortly after, Jadeja joined the party. Bowling with his trademark quick pace, he drew an edge from Litton Das, which was easily caught at first slip.
Jadeja’s sharp bowling created immense pressure on the Bangladeshi middle order, and they soon crumbled under the relentless spin attack of day 4 ind vs ban test.
Ashwin’s Five-For and Another Milestone
Ashwin then dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz in a reckless attempt to hit over long-on, with Jadeja taking a simple catch.
This wicket completed Ashwin’s 37th five-wicket haul, taking him level with the legendary Shane Warne on the list of most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
With Bangladesh’s collapse imminent, Shanto, who had battled hard for his 82, tried to farm the strike but misjudged a wide ball from Jadeja, edging it to the slips.
While Ashwin could have bagged his seventh wicket in the innings with a potential review, Jadeja ended up finishing things off by taking his third wicket in the next over.
Bangladesh was bowled out for 234, handing India a well-deserved 280-run victory in the Ind vs Ban 1st Test.
Ashwin’s All-Round Excellence
Ashwin’s match-winning performance was the highlight of day 4 ind vs ban test.
With a century in the first innings and a six-wicket haul in the second, Ashwin became only the fourth cricketer in Test history to achieve the feat of scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same match four times.
This was his second such performance in consecutive Tests at Chepauk, underlining his dominance at home in the Ind vs Ban 1st Test.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Impact
While Ashwin grabbed the headlines, Ravindra Jadeja also played a crucial role in India’s victory.
His 3 for 58 in the second innings added pressure on Bangladesh, and his valuable contributions with both bat and ball throughout the match further established his importance in the Indian lineup during the Ind vs Ban 1st Test.
India’s Squad Retained for the Second Test
Following the dominant victory on day 4 ind vs ban test, India has confirmed that they will retain the same 16-man squad for the second Test, scheduled to begin on September 27 in Kanpur.
The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yash Dayal, who did not feature in the first Test, will remain part of the squad as India looks to clinch the series.
Final Day Highlights:
- Ravichandran Ashwin claimed his 37th five-wicket haul, finishing with 6 for 88, and completed a rare double of a century and five wickets in the same match.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto provided stiff resistance with his 82, but Bangladesh’s collapse in the second hour sealed their fate.
- Ravindra Jadeja bowled with sharp turn and pace, taking 3 for 58, and helped India wrap up the Bangladesh innings on Day 4.
- India won the match by 280 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series in the Ind vs Ban 1st Test.
The Finishing Line
India’s dominance on day 4 of the ind vs ban test driven by the stellar performances of Ashwin and Jadeja.
Bangladesh, despite Shanto’s fighting knock, could not withstand India’s spin attack.
With a commanding lead in the series after the Ind vs Ban 1st Test, India will now look to seal the series in the upcoming second Test in Kanpur.
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