Ravichandran Ashwin's six for 88 wrecked Bangladesh as India romped to a 280-run victory in the opening test on Sunday to grab a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing a mammoth victory target of 515,

Bangladesh 149 (Bumrah 4-50) & 234 (Shanto 82; Ashwin 6-88) India won by 280 runs Ravichandran Ashwin took six wickets in Bangladesh's second innings as India cruised to victory by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai.

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.)

The hosts will look to maintain their lead in the World Test Championship rankings as they begin a new 10-match Test season on a good note.

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 defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the IND vs BAN Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on September 22 (Sunday). Despite Bangladesh showing fight in the fourth innings of the first test of the series,

Indian captain Rohit Sharma opened up on the red soil pitch after India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the 1st Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

India triumphed over Bangladesh by a staggering 280 runs in the first Test at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.