# India thrash Bangladesh by 280 runs in record win 2026-08-14T05:58:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India registered their biggest Test win by runs on Friday, beating Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai. Chasing a mammoth 515, Bangladesh were bowled out for 234 on the final day. Ravichandran Ashwin took six wickets in the second innings, including his 37th five-wicket haul, as India wrapped up the match with more than a session to spare. The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Chennai Test, India vs Bangladesh, Ravichandran Ashwin, record win, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-thrash-bangladesh-by-280-runs-in-record-win/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-thrash-bangladesh-by-280-runs-in-record-win/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.