On Thursday, the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed a historic partnership as R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja etched their names in the record books. The duo combined for a monumental 195-run stand for the seventh wicket, shattering the previous record of 138 runs set by Jadeja and Karun Nair in 2016 against England. Their unbeaten partnership steered India out of a precarious position at the end of Day 1.
India found themselves struggling at 144/6 in the 43rd over when Ashwin and Jadeja joined forces. Ashwin, with his usual positive intent, took the attack to the bowlers, finding the boundaries with ease. Jadeja, on the other hand, took his time to settle in before unleashing his own brand of attacking cricket.
Ashwin reached his century in a blistering 108 balls, peppering the boundary rope with 10 fours and two powerful sixes. At the end of the day’s play, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 86 runs, displaying his resilience and crucial contribution to the partnership.
The record-breaking stand not only demonstrated the batting prowess of Ashwin and Jadeja but also underlined their ability to turn the tide of the game. Their partnership served as a testament to their immense talent and their crucial role in India’s success.
