India found themselves in a tough spot during their first innings as they struggled against the visitors, losing three quick wickets with just 34 runs on the board. The situation worsened when three more wickets fell, leaving India at 144 and in serious trouble.
However, a brilliant 199-run partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin completely transformed the match. Both players displayed resilience and skill to guide India out of a precarious position. Jadeja contributed a solid 86 runs (10 fours, 2 sixes), while Ashwin led the charge with a magnificent century, scoring 113 (11 fours, 2 sixes)
Their partnership not only stabilized the innings but also put India in control, helping the team post a strong total of 376 runs in the first innings. Ashwin’s counter-attacking approach and Jadeja’s steady support turned the tables on the visitors, putting India in a commanding position for the rest of the match.
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja opened up on the conversation he had with Ashwin during their partnership. He praised Ashwin highly and said that he does not require any advice.
“I got out today but it’s part and parcel of the game. Now we have to put up a good score on the board in the second innings. I am very happy with my bowling, the way I went through today. It’s a good opportunity to take the 300th wicket on this ground. First we have to bat very well, we have to put somewhere around 120-150 from hereon,” Jadeja said after the end of second day’s play of the Chepauk Test which India won by 208 runs.
“We’ll be in a good position and then we’ll come out and bowl and try and get them out as early as possible. (Pitch) It’s pretty good for batting but there’s still something in the wicket for the fast bowlers. Odd ball was seaming, odd ball was swinging, it’s not that easy for batters. If fast bowlers bend their back, they can take something out of the wicket,” said Jadeja.