7 New Records Set During Day 1 of India vs Bangladesh Test Series

The first day of the initial test of the Bangladesh tour of India 2024 witnessed a thrilling comeback from the Indian side after a shaky start. With India struggling at 144-6, allrounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja steadied the ship with a remarkable 195-run partnership, leading India to a dominating score of 339-6 by the time of stumps.

Ashwin stood unbeaten at 102, while Jadeja is also complementing him at 86*, giving India momentum as they look to dominate Day 2.

Apart from this brilliant recovery, Day 1 saw several records being rewritten. 

 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal sets record for highest run tally at home in first 10 Tests

Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to make waves in international cricket. His brilliant 56 knock set the record for the highest run tally by a player in their first 10 Tests at home, surpassing the likes of legendary cricketers. His ability to adapt and dominate in Indian conditions has quickly made him a key figure in India’s batting lineup.

Here’s a look at the top five players with the highest run tally at home after their first 10 Tests:

2. Ravichandran Ashwin sets a unique all-rounder record

Ravichandran Ashwin has etched his name in the record books again by becoming the first cricketer in Test history to have 20 or more fifty-plus scores and 30 or more five-wicket hauls. His ability to contribute consistently with both bat and ball is a significant reason behind India’s success in recent years.

3. Ashwin’s batting average surpasses all other bowlers with 500+ wickets

Ashwin now holds the highest batting average for a player with over 500 Test wickets, averaging an impressive 26.26. This remarkable statistic highlights his invaluable contributions with the bat down the order. 

In comparison, England’s Stuart Broad, a renowned bowler, has a batting average of 18.03, showcasing the significant gap between the two. Ashwin’s proficiency as a lower-order batter adds tremendous depth to India’s lineup, often rescuing the team from precarious situations.

 4. Shubman Gill joins Abdullah Shafique in the unwanted club with another duck

Shubman Gill had an unfortunate start to the Test series, getting dismissed for a duck, his third such instance this year (2024). This puts him in an unwanted club alongside Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique, who is the only other top-seven batter to have registered three or more ducks in Test cricket in 2024.

Gill’s duck at Chepauk also makes him just the sixth Indian batter to record three or more ducks at home in a single calendar year in Test cricket. While his overall form has been commendable, this recurring issue is one he would be keen to address moving forward.

5. Hasan Mahmud on the verge of creating history

Bangladeshi pacer Hasan Mahmud is on the brink of scripting history in the ongoing Test at Chepauk. The 24-year-old is just one wicket away from becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to claim a five-wicket haul against India on Indian soil. 

Mahmud’s spell has kept the Indian batters on their toes, and if he manages to achieve this milestone, he will be the second Bangladeshi pacer to take a fifer against India in Test cricket, joining Shahadat Hossain, who took 5 for 71 in 2010 at Chattogram.

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 6. Ashwin and Jadeja’s 195-run stand becomes the 8th highest for the 7th wicket for India

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 195-run stand for the seventh wicket on Day 1, which is now the eighth-highest partnership for this wicket for India in Test cricket. This extraordinary partnership was instrumental in pulling India out of trouble after they were reduced to 144-6. Should the pair continue their stand on Day 2, they have the opportunity to break several more records for India in this category. 

7. Ashwin joins Jadeja in the elite World Test Championship club

Ashwin also joined his fellow allrounder Jadeja in an exclusive club on Day 1 of the Test match by becoming only the second cricketer to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC).

Ashwin, who came out to bat at No. 8 for India, crossed the 52-run mark during his innings, which allowed him to achieve this milestone. He already boasts 174 wickets in the WTC, a figure that puts him at the top of the bowling charts for India in the competition.