After making a brilliant start on Day 1 gainst India, Bangladesh bowlers failed to wrap up the innings courtesy of fine partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin. Ashwin day unbeaten on 102, while Jadeja supported him with an impressive unbeaten knock of 86 runs.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the resilient partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who salvaged India from a precarious position.

Bangladesh got off to a superb start in the first Test match against India in Chennai, but by the end of play on the opening day they found themselves in a spot of bother.

Bangladesh's poor over-rate on Day 1 of the first Test against India was described as abysmal and unacceptable by the commentators.

With the first innings crippled at 144/6, Ravichandran Ashwin scored his 6th Test century and Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten at 86 to close the day's play at 339/6 .