Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja
When Team India scored 34 runs for three wickets and 146 for six, it seemed like Bangladesh had the match in their grasp. But then Ashwin and Jadeja said, “Wait, hold on.” These experienced players helped India reach 339 runs for six wickets, which at one point seemed challenging. Ashwin and Jadeja, both seasoned players in Chennai, showcased why they are among the world’s top all-rounders.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s skills are remarkable. When he bowls, no one appears to be a better bowler. Today, he proved this again with his batting. The cricketing world echoed that no one bats better than Ashwin, and other players like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer should take notes. Even Shubman Gill could learn from them, especially those who lost their wickets in harsh conditions. Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja didn’t just play; they accelerated the scoring and brought India closer to victory.
People often say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” This perfectly describes Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja partnership. Ashwin’s century was commendable, scoring over 300 runs from a precarious position of 144 for six. This was Ashwin’s sixth Test century. Interestingly, in the past seven years, Jadeja’s batting average has outperformed nearly every Indian middle-order batsman.
Jadeja has consistently been among the best if you exclude a few names. In recent years, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have led the charge at the top, while Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have often rescued India in challenging situations. Today, India has demonstrated players who can score runs even in harsh conditions. Ashwin and Jadeja have over 800 wickets in Test cricket and have amassed over 6,000 runs with the bat.
You won’t find such a combination anywhere else. While bowlers hunt in pairs, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja double their impact. Their partnership has collectively scored over 6,000 runs, making them the top all-rounder pair with over 800 wickets, which is extraordinary. Today, Team India’s record partnership of 1195 runs for the seventh wicket is a historic achievement.
Watching Ravichandran Ashwin score his century was a beautiful sight, celebrated by fans and family in Chennai. He scored his sixth century off 108 balls, proving he is a great player. When these stars retire, India will need to consider how to replace them, as Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja are more than just two players—they bring immense value to the team.
Even if the batting fails, Ashwin and Jadeja can win matches. They can single-handedly finish games while batting at number seven or eight, maintaining a strike rate of over 19. As India aims for victory, they have a strong chance of winning, with four batsmen left and a score of around 300.
On this ground, high scores are rare, but India remains hopeful. As Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja perform brilliantly with the bat today, they will also be crucial bowlers on the fourth and fifth days. Bangladesh will find it hard to cope with their bowling.
The world praises Ravichandran Ravichandran Ashwin today. This was his 101st Test match; surprisingly, he has over 500 wickets. He has taken five wickets in a match 36 times and ten wickets on eight occasions. When batting, he has scored 14 fifties and six centuries. Ravichandran Ashwin is undoubtedly one of the all-time greats in Test cricket history.
If you combine Ashwin and Jadeja, no other all-rounder pair can match their record of over 6,000 runs and 800 wickets. These two players come in at numbers seven and eight, bowl for 30 overs, and can bat for just as long. This is why today when India faced a challenging situation at 34 for three and then 144 for six, the entire dressing room applauded their effort.
Without the remarkable partnership of 195 runs, India would have been in dire straits after losing six wickets for 146 runs. Everyone had given up hope. Just look at the other players: Jaiswal scored 56 runs, Rohit Sharma managed just six, Gill got zero, Virat scored six, and Rishabh Pant made 39. KL Rahul could only muster 16 runs off 52 balls before the 6 wicket fell.
