IND vs BAN: Ashwin hits sixth Test hundred, consecutive century at Chepauk
The last time India played a Test match in Chennai, Ashwin scored a century.
Published : Sep 19, 2024 16:52 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
India’s R. Ashwin in action. | Photo Credit: Ragu R / The Hindu
R. Ashwin registered his sixth Test hundred and first against Bangladesh during the first Test match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
It was also his second consecutive hundred at Chepauk; the previous one came against England in 2021, the last time India played a Test in Chennai.
Ashwin reached his century in 108 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes.
List of centuries by R Ashwin in Test cricket
1) 124 vs West Indies in Kolkata, 2013
2) 118 vs West Indies in Gros Islet, 2016
3) 113 vs West Indies in North Sound, 2016
4) 106 vs England in Chennai, 2021
5) 103 vs West Indies in Mumbai, 2011
Most hundreds by a player who has more than 500 wickets and at least 3000 Test runs
1) R Ashwin (IND) - 6 centuries, 3411; 516 wickets
2) Stuart Broad (ENG) - 1 century, 3662; 604 wickets