Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja closing in on 5th Test century
Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is closing in on his 5th century in Test cricket. The senior cricketer is unbeaten on 86 versus Bangladesh on Day 1 of at stumps in the first Test being held at Chepauk in Chennai. Jadeja walked in to the crease when India were 144/6 in the 43rd over. India finished Day 1 at 339/6.
A telling 195*-run stand alongside centurion Ashwin
India's ace all-rounders Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin made the difference with a telling 195*-run stand for the 7th wicket. Ashwin has gone to hit a fine century (102*). Meanwhile, as mentioned, Jadeja is batting on 86. The runs came at brisk pace for the duo. Jadeja has consumed 117 balls whereas Ashwin has faced 112 balls. Jadeja's knock has 10 fours and two sixes.
Ashwin lauds Jadeja
Ashwin said Jadeja was of real help. Ashwin also said Jadeja was a guiding force when he was tired. "He (Jadeja) was of real help, there was a point in time where I was really sweating and getting a bit tired, Jaddu noticed it quickly and guided me through that phase." Ashwin added Jadeja has been one of India's best batters in recent years.
Jadeja can get to his 5th ton on Day 2
Jadeja could get to a fifth ton in Test cricket. Currently, he owns four centuries for Team India alongside 3,115 runs at an average of 37.08 (including
Summary of Day 1
Hasan Mahmud rocked India with four wickets as the hosts lost their way. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a fifty for India before getting dismissed. Once Ashwin and Jadeja took charge, Bangladesh were rocked back.
