R Ashwin's historic performance equals Shane Warne's legacy, surpasses Hadlee with 37th fifer as India dominate Bangladesh in 1st Test, winning by 280 runs

Ravichandran Ashwin was the star performer for India, bamboozling the Bangladesh batters with his exceptional spin bowling to finish with outstanding figures of 6-88. His skill and control were instrumental in helping India maintain control of the match, following their imposing total set in the first innings.

With his 37th five-wicket haul in the longest format – eventually securing brilliant figures of 6/88 in 21 overs – Ashwin equalled the legendary former Australian spinner Shane Warne. Warne ended his career with 37 fifers to his name, too, and Ashwin has equalled the Aussie spin wizard in his 101th Test. In addition, Ashwin surpassed New Zealand great Richard Hadlee, who had 36 five-wicket hauls to his name.

Ashwin is now only behind Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who maintains an incredible lead at the top. He has 30 more fifers than the second-placed Ashwin.

Bangladesh's hopes of mounting a substantial fightback were briefly kindled as captain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan displayed solid some resistance in the closing moments of the third day. Resuming on 158-4, the pair showed grit in the opening hour, frustrating India's bowlers. However, skipper Rohit Sharma called upon local hero Ravichandran Ashwin, and the off-spinner struck immediately, dismissing Shakib for 25 with a sharp bat-pad catch taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal at short leg.

From there, Bangladesh's innings quickly unravelled. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Litton Das with a smart catch in the slips before returning to end Shanto's valiant knock of 82. With Shanto's departure, Bangladesh’s collapse accelerated, and the visitors folded well before lunch, conceding defeat with five sessions to spare. India's comprehensive win puts them ahead with a 1-0 lead heading into the second and final Test, which begins in Kanpur on Friday.