Thu Sep 19 03:26:44 UTC 2024: ## Ashwin and Jadeja Rescue India in Tense First Test Day Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India** – Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja spearheaded a remarkable Indian comeback on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The duo stitched together an unbeaten 195-run partnership, rescuing India from a precarious 144 for six and taking them to a respectable 334 for six at stumps.
Ashwin notched up his sixth Test century, scoring 128 runs, while Jadeja remained unbeaten on 86. The pair exhibited a strong batting display, often scoring at a rate of five runs per over, frustrating the Bangladesh bowlers.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh had dominated the morning session with Hasan Mahmud claiming four early wickets, including those of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. Nahid Rana and Mehedi Hasan Miraz chipped in with a wicket each, leaving India struggling at 88 for three at lunch.
While India managed to regroup briefly with a 62-run stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, Hasan returned after the lunch break to dismiss Pant for 39, putting India on the back foot once again.
However, Ashwin and Jadeja’s gritty partnership stole the spotlight in the latter half of the day. Their resilience and aggressive batting display turned the tide in India’s favour, leaving Bangladesh to rue missed opportunities.
The first Test promises to be a tense and exciting contest, with both teams displaying their strengths and weaknesses on Day 1. With the match evenly poised, the remaining days are set to be a thrilling battle between bat and ball.
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