Ravichandran Ashwin is an India cricket superstar, who has once again done the impossible. He has scored a century that saved the match for Team India when it seemed like the tough match was going to slip out of their hands. It is his sixth Test century, and he timed it perfectly when India needed a savior. Let’s see how this happened and what this actually meant to the Indian cricket team.
India’s desperate situation
Things were not going well for India when Ashwin went to bat. The team was just crossing 140 runs with six wickets already down. Some of India’s best batsmen have gone unrecovered, such as Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, K. L. Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. That so many top players have got out so early in the game is a serious issue.
Ashwin’s Spectacular Show
Stepping forward, Ashwin despite the pressure played sensibly and made a great partnership with Ravindra Jadeja together making nearly 200 runs without losing another wicket, changing the game face. This partnership became most important because it did not only save India from such a bad situation but also elevated the total score to a much much safer number.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Ashwin credited Jadeja as he said that Jadeja help him to keep himself focused and calm when he was feeling sweaty and tired. This is the state of cricket, where the players have to be supportive in order to emerge victorious. Ashwin dedicated his hundred to Jadeja, showing respect for his teammate’s efforts.
Breaking Records
This was a wonderful century for the match and also a great achievement for Ashwin. He now stands as the sixth batsman to have six centuries in Test cricket, and this is a very rare feat of an all-rounder. Also, he has 36 five-wicket hauls in Tests, which shows him to be one of the best all-rounders going on at the moment.
Why Ashwin Would Stand Out
Not only exceptional batter, Ashwin is also a good bowler. He has been a match-winner for India many times. His performances are quite impressive, especially under pressure. Hence, he’s an important member of the team. Ashwin played this match and showed that he is the master who can change things around in his favor when everything seems against the Indians.
How Ashwin Performed in This Match
Thanks to a centuried Ashwin, India posted a strong total and India could reach around 340 with a big partnership with Jadeja after scoring 140 runs with six wickets down. The pressure now was on the Bangladesh team that had to really struggle hard to keep pace with India.
Looking Ahead
With Ashwin and Jadeja doing it so well, India is absolutely on the top. The team can keep such momentum up to score 400 plus safely on this pitch. This match is a must win not only for today but also to boost the morale of the team in the days to come.
Conclusion
Ashwin’s batting is the perfect example of how one man can make all the difference in cricket. Not only has he helped save the match by his century, but also Ashwin has inspired his teammates and fans. The team effort the Jadeja showed in this match proves that cricket is the game of teamwork itself. Ashwin’s achievement is something every cricket fan should rejoice at.
Your Thoughts: What do you make of this unbelievable hundred from Ashwin? Comments are welcome!
Team India really played very well.
