Ravichandran Ashwin shocked fans by scoring his sixth Test century against Bangladesh, becoming only the second cricketer ever to achieve 1000 Test runs and over 100 wickets simultaneously.
Key Highlights: 1. Ashwin’s sixth Test century shines at home ground. 2. Achieved rare milestone of runs and wickets simultaneously. 3. Jadeja’s support pivotal during challenging moments of innings.
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth Test century during a match against Bangladesh at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 1. Opposition: Bangladesh. 2.First Century vs. Bangladesh: This is Ashwin’s first century against Bangladesh. 3. Second Consecutive Century at Chepauk: His previous hundred here was against England in 2021.
Performance Breakdown: 1. Century in 108 Balls: Ashwin hit 10 fours and two sixes to reach his hundred. 2. Rare Feat: He became the second cricketer to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in Test matches. 3. Ravindra Jadeja: The only other player to achieve this feat, also from India.
Ashwin’s Thoughts: 1. Special Moment: “Playing in front of the home crowd is always special,” Ashwin said, expressing his love for the Chepauk ground. 2. Preparation and Strategy: Ashwin worked on his batting during the TNPL and emphasized going hard on a pitch with bounce and spice. 3. Team Support: He praised Jadeja for guiding him through a tiring phase, highlighting Jadeja’s role as one of the team’s best batters.