CHENNAI, India (AP) — Ravichandran Ashwin took his 37th five-wicket haul as India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first test on Sunday.
Ashwin took 6-88 as Bangladesh was bowled out for 234 runs in its second innings chasing an improbable 515 for victory. Ravindra Jadeja picked up 3-58 as the spin duo consigned the Tigers to an early defeat on the morning of the fourth day.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored for the tourists with 82.
India take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
The second test begins in Kanpur on Friday.
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