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Ashwin Gets Virat Kohli's Applause As He Dismantles Mominul Haque With A Beauty

R Ashwin strikes again [X.com]R Ashwin strikes again [X.com]

When it comes to performing on home soil, few can match the performance of Ravichandran Ashwin. Be it with the bat or ball, he consistently proves his mettle. In the ongoing first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Ashwin once again demonstrated his class. After India declared their second innings at 287/4, setting a formidable target of 515 runs for Bangladesh, it was the local star who shone brightly.

As Bangladesh began their second innings, Ashwin wasted no time in making an impact. His first victim was Shadman Islam, who was dismissed for 35 runs thanks to a brilliant catch by Shubman Gill. The atmosphere was electrifying as Ashwin continued to weave his magic. 

In the 30th over, Ashwin struck again, this time removing Mominul Haque, who scored just 13 runs off 24 balls. It was a masterful delivery, flighted around off-stump with exquisite revolutions. Mominul, attempting a forward defense, was beaten by the turn. The ball clipped the outside half of the off-stump, ending Mominul's tentative innings. And with that, the Virat Kohli gave a massive round of applause.


India Lead Against Bangladesh

With Ashwin's two crucial wickets, India tightened their grip on the match. Earlier on Day 3, India declared their innings at 287/4, with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant leading the charge. Gill’s unbeaten 119 and Pant’s 109 laid a solid foundation. 

Despite early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal (10), Rohit Sharma (5), and Virat Kohli (17) on Day 2, India set an imposing 515-run target. With Ashwin's brilliance, a disheartened Bangladesh faces an uphill battle.