India’s Big Win Over Bangladesh: Ashwin Shines with Bat and Ball
New Delhi, India – India secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh, winning by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Performance
Ravichandran Ashwin, a key player in India’s victory, shared on JioCinema how his approach to both bowling and batting has evolved over the years. He said, “I don’t think like, ‘I want to go out there and make a hundred.’ I genuinely aim to get a five-wicket haul in every Test match.” Ashwin emphasized his focus on bowling but also noted improvements in his batting. He explained, “My batting has become simpler than it was in the past. I used to confuse myself, overthinking as a bowler while batting, but now I keep it simple–watch the ball and react.”
Match Highlights
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first. India’s top-order struggled, leaving them at 34/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (56) and Rishabh Pant (39) formed a crucial 62-run partnership. After another collapse to 144/6, Ashwin (113) and Ravindra Jadeja (86*) put together a 199-run partnership, guiding India to 376. Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler for Bangladesh with 5/83.
In their first innings, Bangladesh were bowled out for 149, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 4/50 and Akash Deep 2/19. In India’s second innings, centuries from Shubman Gill (119*) and Rishabh Pant (109) helped India declare at 287/4, setting Bangladesh a target of 515.
Bangladesh started their chase well, with openers Zakir Hasan (33) and Shadman Islam (35) adding a 62-run partnership. Najmul Hossain Shanto (51*) anchored the innings, but Ashwin (3/63) and Bumrah (1/18) took crucial wickets. On the final day, Ashwin and Jadeja decimated the Bangladesh line-up, bowling them out for 228. Shanto scored 82, but Ashwin finished with figures of 6/88, while Jadeja took 3/58.
Player of the Match
Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ for his all-round performance.
Doubts Revealed
Test -: A Test match is a type of cricket game that lasts up to five days. Teams play two innings each, and the team with the most runs wins.
Chennai -: Chennai is a big city in India, located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Ravichandran Ashwin -: Ravichandran Ashwin is a famous Indian cricketer known for his excellent bowling and batting skills.
JioCinema -: JioCinema is an app where you can watch movies, TV shows, and sports events on your phone or tablet.
Yashasvi Jaiswal -: Yashasvi Jaiswal is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a batsman.
Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting and wicket-keeping skills.
Ravindra Jadeja -: Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian cricketer who is good at both batting and bowling.
Shubman Gill -: Shubman Gill is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a batsman.
Innings -: In cricket, an innings is a period in which a team takes turns to bat and score runs while the other team bowls and fields.
