On September 23, 2024, Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin delivered an all-round performance, scoring 113 runs in the first innings and 88 runs in the second, while taking 6 wickets, leading India to a decisive 280-run victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the first Test match here. Bangladesh began the day at 158/4, but their second innings collapsed to 234 runs. India scored 376 runs in their first innings and declared their second innings at 287/4. The visiting team managed 149 runs in their first innings. With this win, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
The second and final Test will be played in Kanpur starting September 27. Ashwin’s crucial contribution in India’s win included taking six wickets after conceding 88 runs, supported by Ravindra Jadeja, who took three wickets for 58 runs. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto played a commendable innings, scoring 82 runs off 127 balls, but lacked support from other batsmen. Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan (25) provided a decent start for the team today.
Ashwin dismissed Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, and Mushfiqur Rahim. With this performance, Ashwin matched the legendary Australian bowler Shane Warne’s record of 37 instances of taking five wickets in an innings, surpassing New Zealand great Richard Hadlee’s record of 36. This marks the fourth time Ashwin has taken five wickets in an innings while also scoring a century. Ravindra Jadeja contributed by taking the wickets of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, and Hasan Mahmud.