During the ongoing first of the two-match India vs Bangladesh Test series, India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin put up a stellar display with the bat. 

Ashwin, along with Ravindra Jadeja, scripted a century stand to help India out of a sticky spot after they were reduced to 144 for 6 at one stage. 

During their partnership, Ashwin captured Jadeja’s admiration with a daring and audacious shot. It was the 62nd over of India's innings when Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana was bowling. The second delivery of the over was a short, well-aimed ball directed at Ashwin.

However, Ashwin managed to utilize the bounce and speed of the ball to his advantage, slightly arching his back to execute a superb upper-cut shot that resulted in a boundary. Jadeja’s reaction clearly showed that he was greatly impressed by his partner’s skilful shot.

Watch the video of Ashwin's upper-cut shot and Jadeja's reaction below. 

Ashwin-Jadeja steady Indian innings after early setback

Speaking about the match, the pair of Ashwin-Jadeja once again rescued India as the duo remained unbeaten on Day 1 to propel the scoreboard to for 6 at Stumps. 

Not only that, Ashwin also smashed his fastest-ever century in Tests. 

The right-handed batter reached his century in just 108 balls, significantly improving his previous record of a 117-ball century scored against the West Indies in 2011 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Earlier in the match, India had a dismal start after being asked to bat first, losing three crucial wickets in the opening session. Right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed all three wickets, dismissing India captain Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6), leaving India struggling at 34 for 3.

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