Ashwin scored a century in the first innings and grabbed six wickets in the second as India took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday.The tourists, who began day four in an overcast Chennai on 158-4 and chasing 515 for victory,

India won the first Test at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai by 280 runs to lead the two-match series against Bangladesh by 1-0. Despite a spirited start to their chase for a target of 515, Bangladesh was all out for on the fourth day, thanks to a six-wicket haul by star Indian spinner R Ashwin.

Rishabh Pant struck a century on his return to test cricket as India reduced Bangladesh to 158-4 at stumps on day three of the first test.

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin shows the ball in his hand as he celebrates his 5-wicket haul on the fourth day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Shakib Al Hasan dealt a blow on the hand after he failed to judge Jasprit Bumrah's delivery. The physio came out and looked at him, but he was alright and resumed batting after a quick treatment. BAN 168/4 in 43 overs India vs Bangladesh Live Score 1st Test,

Bangladesh's seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, despite a modest showing in the ongoing 1st Test against India, managed to etch his name in the record books. After managing just 8 runs in the first innings,