Ashwin’s unbeaten 102 off 112 balls was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring 10 boundaries and two towering sixes. Jadeja, nearing his own century at 86*, offered steady support.
Together, they pulled India from the brink, lifting the team to 339-6 by stumps.
Amid the rousing applause for Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliant hundred, an unexpected star emerged at the MA Chidambaram Stadium – an elderly woman whose fervent support for Ashwin stole the spotlight.
The video of this old lady, carrying cups in both hands, cheering energetically for every boundary Ashwin hit quickly went viral on social media, winning the hearts of cricket fans everywhere.
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Her unrestrained enthusiasm, from standing and clapping to cheering with teacups in both hands, depicted the pure joy of the moment.
Her excitement mirrored the epic partnership unfolding on the field.
Bangladesh, riding high from their 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan, had India in deep trouble at 34-3 within the first hour, thanks to Hasan Mahmud’s blistering three-wicket haul.
Yashasvi Jaiswal provided some resistance with a composed 56, but the turning point was the monumental 195-run partnership between Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
Reflecting on his innings, Ashwin said, “Always a special feeling to play in front of the home crowd. This is a ground I completely love to play cricket in. It’s given me a lot of wonderful memories.”
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