R Ashwin slams record-breaking ton in 1st India-Bangladesh Test
Ashwin scored an unbeaten 102, taking IND to 339/6 on Day 1 of 1st Test vs BAN in Chennai
Ashwin, who has forged an unbeaten 195-run stand with Jadeja, has achieved a few notable feats in the process
Ashwin has now scored four tons while coming out to bat at No 8 or below in Tests. Only Daniel Vettori (5 tons) has more in this respect
Ashwin is just the fifth player to get multiple five-fors and multiple centuries at a single venue in Tests
Ashwin also equalled Kapil Dev's record of most 50-plus scores in Tests (Seven each) while batting at No 8
The all-rounder became the
f
irst-ever cricketer to clinch 20 fifty-plus scores and 30 five-wicket hauls in Tests
India were once in trouble at 96/4 after the hosts lost crucial wickets including that of Virat Kohli
Hasan Mahmud was Bangladesh's pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/58
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