Ashwin's Six-Wicket Haul Drives India to Victory Over Bangladesh

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin led India to a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh with a six-wicket haul on the fourth day of the opening Test. Chasing an improbable target of 515, Bangladesh were bowled out for 234, giving India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin completed a memorable all-round outing with a six-wicket haul, leading a dominant India to crush Bangladesh by 280 runs on the fourth day of the opening Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Sunday.

Chasing an improbable target of 515, Bangladesh were bowled out for 234 in their second innings, with first-inning centurion Ashwin (6/88) doing the bulk of the damage at his home ground Chepauk.

Ravindra Jadeja also contributed by picking up 3/58. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was the top-scorer for Bangladesh with an 82 off 127 balls.

The visitors were 158/4 when bad light had stopped play on day three. India declared their second innings at 287 for 4, thanks to twin hundreds from Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119), giving them an overall lead of 514.

(With inputs from agencies.)