In 1st Test vs. Bangladesh, R Ashwin Equals Kapil Dev In A Rare Feat Following His Sensational Fifty
Veteran all-rounder RavichandranAshwin attained a unique batting milestone following his exceptional outing in the ongoing first Test between India and Bangladesh at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Coming at eight, Ashwin struck a belligerent half-century to equal Kapil Dev on an elite list of Indian cricketers.
After Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bowl first, premier fast bowler Hasan Mahmud exploited the seam-friendly conditions to push India down on the mat.
However, RavichandranAshwin played a major role in the hosts’ commendable fightback, stitching a priceless century stand with his partner-in-crime, RavindraJadeja, for the eighth wicket. The duo neutralized the Bangladesh bowlers with perfection, ensuring a competitive first innings total for India in the game.
R. Ashwin brought up a well-deserved half-century in this process, registering his seventh fifty-plus score at number eight on home soil and equaling the legendary Kapil Dev’s tally.
Most 50-plus Test scores at number 8 for India at home
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 7
- Kapil Dev: 7
- Harbhajan Singh: 5
- MS Dhoni: 4
- Ravindra Jadeja: 4