Ravichandran Ashwin (42 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (29 not out) added an unbeaten 71-run partnership for the eighth wicket that helped India register an exhilarating victory towards Bangladesh in the second and ultimate Test match of the series.
India resumed Day 4 on 45/4, needing 100 extra runs to win in Dhaka and a series sweep (2-0). Early in the day, Bangladesh skipper and left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan trapped Jaydev Unadkat in entrance, sending the Indian batter again to pavilion for 13. Wickets continued to fall because the touring half misplaced two extra wickets – Rishabh Pant (9) and in a single day batter Axar Patel (34) – in fast succession. Both Pant and Patel have been dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who claimed a five-for in the second innings.
The subsequent two batters – Iyer and Ashwin – batted with warning and simply saved rotating the strike earlier than settling in properly. The duo began batting aggressively solely when the required variety of runs got here beneath 50. At that stage, it regarded like India’s sport and it will definitely turned out to be one.
The eighth wicket stand was India’s second highest in Test cricket in the fourth innings, and it ensured that India moved as much as second tempo in the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) desk.
India’s subsequent WTC project is towards Australia, a four-match series at house in February-March 2023.
Here’s how Twitter reacted on India’s thrilling win over Bangladesh:
The scientist did it. Somehow obtained this one. Brilliant innings from Ashwin and great partnership with Shreyas Iyer. pic.twitter.com/TGBn29M7Cg
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 25, 2022
Ashwin is one among Indian cricket’s all time greats #BANvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 25, 2022
Displaying class beneath stress ?
Take a bow @ashwinravi99 @ShreyasIyer15 ?— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) December 25, 2022
R Ashwin in the 4th innings
39* in 128 balls at Sydney in Jan 2021 – saved the Test
42* in 62 balls at Mirpur in Dec 2022 – gained the Test!#IndvBan #IndvsBan#BanvInd #BanvsBan— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 25, 2022
These knocks of 42*, 29*, and 34 by @ashwinravi99, @ShreyasIyer15, and @akshar2026 may be small in quantity, however they’re large in stature! Congratulations India on profitable the series ?? Well performed to Bangladesh too, gave India correct scare! #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/x30h7WUliW
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 25, 2022
Well batted ash @ashwinravi99 !! Woody woodpecker ???
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) December 25, 2022
INDIAAA WIN ???
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/standing/1606887053190664193
Ravichandran Ashwin takes India house.#BANvIND Scorecard: https://t.co/XWfkipe5Lq #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/NPbe8vDh2A
— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 25, 2022
The Christmas reward from Shrey-Ash to us! ?#BANvIND pic.twitter.com/OdDPPaqHol
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) December 25, 2022
Shreyas Iyer-R Ashwin have been sensible ? stable partnership. Shreyas was significantly spectacular in this series towards effective spin bowling. Key win. Home Series v Australia shall be a troublesome project. Still really feel batting has to step up
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) December 25, 2022
Phew! Fantastic win for India in the top, because of Iyer and Ashwin. Gutsy, skilful,astute, in taking crew house. Bangladesh left to rue dropping Ashwin early in his innings. india’s prospects of creating WTC ultimate will get fillip
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 25, 2022
Still MVP in take a look at cricket. @ashwinravi99
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas, India! ? pic.twitter.com/oLpWvemQb9
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 25, 2022
What a take a look at match, the ebbs and flows. Great commercial for the format. Sets up an thrilling February series resulting in the WTC ultimate. #INDvBAN #IndvAus
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 25, 2022
India Still Undefeated towards Bangladesh in Test
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— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) December 25, 2022
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TAGS: Bangladesh, BANvIND, ICC World Test Championship 2021-23, India, India tour of Bangladesh 2022, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer
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