What a day it is for the Indian cricket fans. After coming back to the longest format, Team India registered a massive win of 280 runs over Bangladesh in the first Test match. In the entire match, some incredible performances grabbed the limelight. But among all, Ravichandran Aswin’s all-round performance nailed the game for India. For those exceptional contributions, he was awarded the Player of the Match Award in Test cricket for the 10th time.
Ravichandran Ashwin Show on Chepauk:
In the two-match Test series, Team India faced Bangladesh in the first Test match in Chennai. As India displayed their dominating side throughout the match, Ravichandran Ashwin stole the show with his exceptional performances. The local boy of Chennai nailed the game on his home ground.
While batting first, Team India faced some major setbacks after losing wickets early. Standing on that crucial point, the spin duo, Ravichandran Aswin and Ravindra Jadeja continued an exceptional partnership. In that situation, Ashwin secured his sixth Test century and played a knock of 113 runs in 133 balls with 11 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries.
The spin king Aswin showcased his legendary bowling side in the second innings. Day 3 ended due to a bad light issue but Aswin shined with 3 wickets. As the day 4 resumed, Ashwin continued his domination. He secured three more wickets and ended up the match with a tally of 6/88. Depending on this masterclass, Team India sealed a massive 280-run win.
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10th Player of the Match Award for Ashwin:
Ravichandran Ashwin has been named Player of the Match for his impressive century in the first innings and a six-wicket haul in the final innings. This marks his 10th Player of the Match award in Test cricket. Ashwin humorously commented on his growing collection of awards, showcasing his all-round brilliance once again on the field.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s recent performance saw him match the legendary Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Ashwin’s brilliant figures of 6/88 in 21 overs put him on par with Warne, who finished his career with the same number of fifers. Only Muttiah Muralitharan stands ahead of them, with 67 five-wicket hauls, a staggering 30 more than Ashwin. This feat further cements Ashwin’s place among the all-time greats in the format.
Additionally, Ashwin surpassed Anil Kumble’s record for the most wickets in the fourth innings of Test matches. With 96 wickets in 35 innings at an average of 19.40, he now holds the top spot among Indian bowlers. He has also taken six five-wicket hauls in fourth innings. Kumble, who has 94 wickets in this phase, still remains the Indian bowler with the most international wickets overall.
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