India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin creates unique record in Test cricket

New Delhi: India’s saviour in the 1st Test at Chennai, Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first cricketer in the 147 years of Test cricket to score more than twenty 50+ scores and more than 30 five-wicket hauls. Interestingly, Ashwin is the only test cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat and that too during a very crucial stage of the game when half the Indian side was back in the pavilion.

All class from Ravichandran Ashwin in Chennai 🤩#WTC25 | #INDvBAN ➡️ https://t.co/LyFbpEzQMB pic.twitter.com/vVUZ3w9EmV

— ICC (@ICC) September 19, 2024

Earlier, on a bouncy and tricky pitch of MA Chidambaram stadium, Hasan Mahmud ripped apart the entire top order of the Indian batting unit. Subsequently, Ravichandran Ashwin started a counter attack with assistance from Jadeja. The southpaw registered a fine century (102 runs off 112 balls). Ashwin’s century included 10 fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 91.07.

A proud father. ❤️

– Ravichandran Ashwin is a hero. pic.twitter.com/NSnOdw5fxw

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 20, 2024

Currently, Ravichandran Ashwin has 36 five-wicket hauls. It is the third-most by any Test bowler. Subsequently, he also has scored six hundred and 14 fifties in the longest format of the game.

Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test on OTT in India?

Fans can watch the India vs Bangladesh match live on the Jio Cinema OTT in India.

Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test on Television in India?

Indian cricket fans can watch the India vs Bangladesh match on the Sports18 Network on Television in India.

India vs Bangladesh: Full Squads

India squad

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.