NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a match-winning performance as India secured a dominant 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening Test in Chennai, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Ashwin’s 6-88 dismantled Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 234 while chasing a massive target of 515.
India captain Rohit Sharma, speaking after the win, lauded the team’s patience and resilience in the game, with special praise for Ashwin’s all-round brilliance. "It was a great result looking at what lies ahead for us. We are playing after a long time, but you are never out of cricket," said Rohit, emphasizing the importance of the match in India’s larger cricketing journey. "We came here a week before, and we wanted the result we got."
