Sports Desk
19 September
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja delivered a remarkable performance on the first day of the Test match between India and Bangladesh, forming a crucial 195-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Their stand helped India recover from a shaky start, finishing the day with a strong total of 339 runs.
Ashwin played a brilliant knock, scoring with 10 fours and 2 sixes in his 112-ball innings. Jadeja equally contributed with 10 fours and 2 sixes off 117 balls, providing solid support at the other end. Their combined efforts revived India after early losses, giving the team momentum going into the rest of the match.
The partnership between Ashwin and Jadeja was pivotal, as India initially struggled after losing wickets in quick succession. However, their resilience and aggressive play turned the tide, putting the team in a much stronger position by the end of the day’s play.
Thanks to their incredible partnership, India has gained the upper hand, heading into Day 2 with confidence. Both players’ form will be critical in helping India build a commanding lead in the match against Bangladesh.