Thu Sep 19 15:07:43 UTC 2024: ## Ashwin’s Heroic Century Rescues India in Chennai Test
**Chennai, September 19, 2024:** Ravichandran Ashwin, known for his mastery with the ball, proved his batting prowess in the second Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Batting at number eight, Ashwin scored a magnificent century, rescuing India from a precarious position. This is his sixth Test century and his second at his home ground, Chennai.
India was struggling at 127/6, with key batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill already dismissed. However, Ashwin, who walked in with the score at 152/6, immediately demonstrated his intent with two cracking boundaries. He then went on to score a half-century in just 58 balls, showcasing his aggressive batting style.
Ashwin, partnering with Ravindra Jadeja, took the score past 150 and eventually reached his century off just 50 balls. His heroic knock came at a crucial time, giving India much-needed stability and a fighting chance in the match.
Ashwin’s first Test century came in 2011 against the West Indies. He then scored centuries against West Indies in 2013 and 2016, with the latter being his first century outside India. He scored another century in the same Test series in 2016. His fifth century came against England in 2021, and his latest century against Bangladesh marks a significant milestone in his career.
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