Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja staged an impressive recovery for India against Bangladesh in Chennai. From a precarious position at 144 for six, their unbroken 195-run stand propelled India to 339 for six by day's close.

The way Ashwin and Jadeja kept reinventing themselves to keep pace with the evolving demands of the game has been remarkable.

Ravichandran Ashwin showcased remarkable control and dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack with a brilliant unbeaten 102 from 112 balls.

Ravichandran Ashwin scored an unbeaten 102 off 112 balls, helping India recover from a challenging position. His improved power-hitting was evident, influenced by his recent participation in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.

A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to a "good position" at 339-6 on day one of the first Test after Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud rattled the hosts with four wickets on Thursday.

Chennai-born Ashwin remained unbeaten on 102 while Chennai Super Kings’ ace all-rounder Jadeja is batting on 86 as the duo put on an unbroken 195-run partnership to lead India out of trouble at 339 for six at close of play,

Ravichandran Ashwin was unbeaten on 102 with Ravindra Jadeja unbeaten on 86 when stumps were drawn on the first day. The duo added an unbroken 195 runs for the seventh wicket.

R Ashwin (102 batting) and Ravindra Jadeja (86 batting) added 195 runs (174 minutes, 225 balls) for a riveting unbroken seventh wicket stand.