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Xtra Time Web Desk: Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliant century in the first Test against Bangladesh on September 19 has taken social media by storm, with fans turning his knock into a viral meme-fest. After India’s top-order crumbled in Chennai, Ashwin, alongside Ravindra Jadeja, played a crucial role in rescuing the team from a difficult situation.

Ashwin's unbeaten 102 off 112 balls quickly became the highlight of the day, with fans jokingly dubbing him a full-fledged batter. The shift in perception—from a world-class bowler to a dependable middle-order batsman—led to a flood of humorous memes celebrating his remarkable knock.

Check out these memes:

Ashwin and Jadeja whenever Top order fails In home test pic.twitter.com/53Fd9xTVRn

— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) September 19, 2024

Ashwin: Sehwag Paaji's advice really helped me and jadeja

Ravi Shastri - What was that?

Ashwin: He said this is just a Bangladesh team play according to their standards (Laughs) pic.twitter.com/a7hi6FKY4N

— Meme Central (@memecentral_teb) September 19, 2024

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Whenever #TeamIndia in trouble Ashwin Anna be like #INDvBAN#Ashwin pic.twitter.com/cB0c1SHt7n

— Gaurav (@grjain) September 19, 2024

Day 1 scenes ???????? pic.twitter.com/P6XSlH90Bs

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 19, 2024

Rohit Sharma right now pic.twitter.com/REU7OIk5KV

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) September 19, 2024

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IND vs BAN: On a tumultuous Chennai day, Ashwin and Jadeja steer the ship of Team India

India’s batting lineup had initially struggled, losing key players such as skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill in quick succession. With the scoreboard looking precarious, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant’s partnership provided temporary relief, bringing the total to 144 before they were dismissed by Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud.

However, Ashwin and Jadeja’s game-changing partnership turned the match in India’s favor. Their combined resilience not only stabilized the innings but also helped India regain momentum, leaving Bangladesh's early advantage behind. By the end of Day 1, India reached a promising 339/6, largely thanks to Ashwin’s century and Jadeja’s steady contribution.

While Ashwin's stellar knock became a trending topic on social media, it was the fan reactions and memes that added a layer of humor and celebration to the match. The buzz around his performance has set the stage for an exciting continuation of the Test.