Fri Sep 20 04:28:02 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2 in Chennai Test, Ashwin and Jadeja Set the Pace
**Chennai, India** – India continued their dominance on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh, with veteran all-rounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja extending their massive partnership to 195 runs. The duo, who rescued India from a shaky start on day one, will be looking to push India’s score towards 400 and potentially bat Bangladesh out of the match.
Ashwin, who brought up his sixth Test century on day one, resumed his innings on 102 and will be aiming for a big score. Meanwhile, Jadeja, who fell just short of his fifth Test century, remained on 86. The pair’s partnership is the highest for the seventh wicket or lower on the first day of a Test match.
Bangladesh, who had enjoyed a strong start with the ball, were hoping to make early inroads with the second new ball, but the Indian duo was able to weather the storm.
The day began with Taskin Ahmed getting the early breakthrough, dismissing Jadeja for 86, ending the impressive partnership. Akash Deep came to the crease for India, who will be looking to provide a strong tail-end performance to further inflate the total.
The pitch, which offered assistance to the pacers on day one, is expected to flatten out as the match progresses, making it difficult for Bangladesh to make a comeback. The Tigers will need their bowlers to make the most of the new ball and break the Indian momentum.
**Day 1 Recap:**
Day one saw Bangladesh dominate the early proceedings, reducing India to 34/3 with Hasan Mahmud taking three quick wickets. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant counterattacked with a 62-run partnership, followed by the Ashwin-Jadeja onslaught that shifted the momentum completely in India’s favor.
The focus will be on how Bangladesh respond to this challenge, hoping to find a way back into the match and avoid a heavy defeat.
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