149/10 (47.1)
CRR : 3.16
376/10 (91.2)
CRR : 4.12
India won by 280 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Player
0/29 & 6/88113(133)
Rohit Sharma (India Captain): "I thought it was a great result with what lies ahead for us. We have been playing after a long time but you are never far from cricket. It was just about getting back together and happy with the result.
(On Rishabh Pant's comeback) Yeah, look, Pant has gone through some tough times. The way he has managed himself through those tough times is great. He was part of the IPL and was part of the successful World Cup. He is here and he loves playing in this format. We always knew what he can do with bat and gloves. We wanted him back. He played in the Duleep Trophy and got ready and so happy to see him back.
That's how we want to build our team. No matter what the conditions are, you have to be ready for it. In the last few years, wherever we have travelled, we have that in our armory. You have to give credit to the guys because they put their hand up whenever an opportunity arises.
(On pitch) A good pitch. It's a red-soil pitch and you need patience as well when nothing is happening. When you are playing in India, you want something to happen every ball but that's not like that. You have to be patient while batting and bowling.
(On Ravichandran Ashwin) He's probably the right man to answer on what he does. He is always there for us. We have seen it for a number of years. If I stand here and speak about him, I don't think it will be right. Even if he is not playing cricket, he just keeps learning. The last competitive game he played was in the IPL. He loved playing in the TNPL. Batted up the order and we enjoyed watching him play. Incredible guy."
(On Rishabh Pant's comeback) Yeah, look, Pant has gone through some tough times. The way he has managed himself through those tough times is great. He was part of the IPL and was part of the successful World Cup. He is here and he loves playing in this format. We always knew what he can do with bat and gloves. We wanted him back. He played in the Duleep Trophy and got ready and so happy to see him back.
That's how we want to build our team. No matter what the conditions are, you have to be ready for it. In the last few years, wherever we have travelled, we have that in our armory. You have to give credit to the guys because they put their hand up whenever an opportunity arises.
(On pitch) A good pitch. It's a red-soil pitch and you need patience as well when nothing is happening. When you are playing in India, you want something to happen every ball but that's not like that. You have to be patient while batting and bowling.
(On Ravichandran Ashwin) He's probably the right man to answer on what he does. He is always there for us. We have seen it for a number of years. If I stand here and speak about him, I don't think it will be right. Even if he is not playing cricket, he just keeps learning. The last competitive game he played was in the IPL. He loved playing in the TNPL. Batted up the order and we enjoyed watching him play. Incredible guy."
Player of the Match: Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin (Player of the Match): "No, not really (on whether he keeps a track of number of player of the match awards). Everytime I play in Chennai in front of this crowd. It is a great feeling for me. I have watched a lot of Test cricket, international cricket sitting in those stands. To perform in front of those renovated stands is a great feeling to be honest.
It was an opportunity to dig deep and fight it out. I've seen so many team-mates do it in the past. Was a special innings, didn't sink in till day 2.
None of them gave me any, so I decided to give myself a gift. I just kept it really simple. Have to thank Jadeja he got me out of the tough situations during that partnership.
I make a living by bowling Harsha, so bowling comes first. I think like a bowler naturally but have focused my thoughts with batting. Batting is something that comes naturally to me. I have made a cautious effort while I try to bat. Over the last three-four years, I have managed to do it fine. The compartmentalisation is a work in progress."
It was an opportunity to dig deep and fight it out. I've seen so many team-mates do it in the past. Was a special innings, didn't sink in till day 2.
None of them gave me any, so I decided to give myself a gift. I just kept it really simple. Have to thank Jadeja he got me out of the tough situations during that partnership.
I make a living by bowling Harsha, so bowling comes first. I think like a bowler naturally but have focused my thoughts with batting. Batting is something that comes naturally to me. I have made a cautious effort while I try to bat. Over the last three-four years, I have managed to do it fine. The compartmentalisation is a work in progress."
Most Player of the Match in Tests for India:
14 – Sachin Tendulkar (200 matches)
11 – Rahul Dravid (164 matches)
10 – Ravindra Jadeja (73 matches)
10 – Ravichandran Ashwin (101 matches)
10 – Virat Kohli (114 matches)
10 – Anil Kumble (132 matches)
14 – Sachin Tendulkar (200 matches)
11 – Rahul Dravid (164 matches)
10 – Ravindra Jadeja (73 matches)
10 – Ravichandran Ashwin (101 matches)
10 – Virat Kohli (114 matches)
10 – Anil Kumble (132 matches)
Most wickets in fourth innings for India in Tests:
99 - Ravichandran Ashwin
94 - Anil Kumble
60 - Bishan Bedi
54 - Ishant Sharma/ Ravindra Jadeja
99 - Ravichandran Ashwin
94 - Anil Kumble
60 - Bishan Bedi
54 - Ishant Sharma/ Ravindra Jadeja
India's record in Tests:
Total matches played: 580
Won: 179
Lost: 178
Draw: 222
Tie: 1
Total matches played: 580
Won: 179
Lost: 178
Draw: 222
Tie: 1
Tests taken to have a W/L ratio greater than 1 for the first
time:
1 - Australia
3 - Afghanistan
16 - Pakistan
23 - England
99 - West Indies
340 - South Africa
580 - India
1 - Australia
3 - Afghanistan
16 - Pakistan
23 - England
99 - West Indies
340 - South Africa
580 - India
So, a comprehensive victory for India and they go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series. The action will now shift to Kanpur where the Green Park Stadium will be hosting the second Test which begins on Friday (September 27).
For now, it's time for us to take your leave. This is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of scorer Bishal Mandal. Ta ta. Bye bye.
For now, it's time for us to take your leave. This is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of scorer Bishal Mandal. Ta ta. Bye bye.