R Ashwin Enters History Books; Joins Elite List With Ian Botham After Chennai Test Heroics
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Ashwin's all round performance vs Bangladesh (X)
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's greatest match-winners in Test cricket, has once again etched his name in the history books with a remarkable all-round performance in the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
On Day 1, India was in deep trouble after losing the toss and being asked to bat first on a tricky surface. At 144-6, Bangladesh's bowlers exploited the conditions well, putting pressure squarely on India's lower order.
Ashwin, however, rose to the occasion and joined Ravindra Jadeja at the crease to initiate a crucial rescue for the hosts. His 113-run knock, filled with elegant strokes, patience, and resilience, helped India post a respectable total after a shaky start.
Ashwin's All-Rounder Performance In Chennai Vs Bangladesh
In the second innings, when Bangladesh came out to bat, Ashwin quickly made his mark with the ball. His variations and guile left the opposition batters in a tangle, and he went on to claim six wickets and concede 88 runs.
Ashwin's brilliant display in Chennai earned him a place in cricket's record books, as he became the second player in history to achieve the double of scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul in a Test match on four separate occasions.
With his 113 runs and six wickets, Ashwin now stands just behind England legend Ian Botham, who accomplished this feat five times in his illustrious career.
Ravichandran Ashwin Creates History
Ravichandran Ashwin's previous instances of the rare double include 103 runs and 5/156 against the West Indies in Mumbai (2011), 113 runs and 7/83 against the West Indies in Antigua (2016), 106 runs and 5/43 against England in Chennai (2021) and 113 runs 6/88 against Bangladesh 2024.
| Player Name | Double of Century And Fifers |
|---|---|
| Ian Botham | 5 |
| R Ashwin | 4 |
| Gary Sobers, Mushtaq Mohammad, Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan, Ravindra Jadeja | 2 |
With his latest feat, Ashwin has solidified his status as one of the most formidable all-rounders in modern cricket, particularly in Indian conditions. His ability to rescue India from difficult situations with both bat and ball has been crucial in India maintaining their dominant Test record at home.
With this extraordinary performance India has won the match by 280 runs, the second match will be played on September 27, 2024.
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