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IND vs BAN 1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Hits Sixth Test Century, Secures Second At Home Ground

Ravichandran Ashwin's efforts have now placed Bangladesh on the defensive as the veteran secured his sixth Test century, his second on home soil in Chennai.

Team India's seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came to the crease when India were in trouble but confidently played his shots, maintaining a positive approach with classic cricket strokes.

His efforts have now placed Bangladesh on the defensive as the veteran secured his sixth Test century, his second on home soil in Chennai.

Ashwin reached his century in just 108 balls, coming in when India were struggling at 144 for 6. His individual innings and a record 195 runs partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (86*) on day 1 has put India in a position to eye a total of at least 350.

India bounced back impressively from 144/6 to 339/6 at stumps on Day 1, thanks to an unbeaten 195-run partnership between Ashwin and Jadeja. Their partnership shifted the momentum, putting India in a commanding position.

Ashwin-Jadeja shatters 24-year-old record

After Bangladesh had India struggling at 144/6, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja turned the game around with a counter-attacking partnership. Adopting an aggressive approach, the pair took on the Bangladeshi bowlers.

Their 100-run stand for the 7th wicket shattered a 24-year-old record for the highest 7th-wicket partnership against Bangladesh.

The previous record for India's highest 7th-wicket partnership against Bangladesh was held by Sourav Ganguly and Sunil Joshi, who put together a 121-run stand in the Dhaka Test of 2000. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have now set a new milestone for India.

Ashwin and Jadeja seem well-set to extend the lead further. If the duo continue their batting form on Day 2 as they did today, reaching a total of 400 or more looks highly achievable.

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