Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial innings during Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh, scoring an impressive century to help India recover from a precarious position of 144/6 to finish at 339/6 at stumps. Ashwin, who reached his sixth Test century in front of a home crowd in Chennai, partnered with Ravindra Jadeja to establish a record 195-run partnership for the seventh wicket, surpassing a 24-year-old record against Bangladesh. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud initially troubled the Indian batting line-up by taking key wickets, including that of captain Rohit Sharma and star player Virat Kohli. Despite the early setbacks, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant contributed vital runs, with Jaiswal scoring 56 and Pant 39. The match marks an emotional occasion for Ashwin, as it could be one of his last appearances at this iconic venue, where he has built a significant career. As India looks to extend their lead, Ashwin's performance is pivotal in setting a strong total for the home side.