On September 23, 2024, India secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test of a two-match series held in Chennai. Ravichandran Ashwin, who scored a brilliant century in the first innings, took six wickets in the second innings, leading India to triumph on the fourth day of the match. This win allowed India to maintain its impressive record against Bangladesh and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Bangladesh resumed their innings on Sunday morning at 158 for 4 but were all out for just 234 runs. Ashwin claimed six wickets while conceding 88 runs, receiving excellent support from Ravindra Jadeja, who took three wickets for 58 runs.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto played a noteworthy innings, scoring 82 runs off 127 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, but lacked substantial support from the rest of the batting lineup.