Bangladesh closed Day 3 of the first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 158/4 after 37.2 overs in their second innings, lagging 357 runs behind India. The visitors will focus on rebuilding their effort on Day 4, with Najmul Hossain Shanto staying right on 51 and Shakib Al Hasan looming at 5.
India’s R. Ashwin claimed three key wickets to put Bangladesh under duress. He sent packing Shadman Islam for 35, Mominul Haque for just 13, and Mushfiqur Rahim for only 13 runs, emboldening India’s control over the match.
Before that, India had announced their second innings at an intimidating 287/4, putting a huge target of 515 runs in front of Bangladesh. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant headlined an impressive declaration. While Gill hit 119 runs, Pant added a quick 109. Both of the batsmen began their innings with a confident mindset, profiting off loose deliveries while striking forcefully. Pant’s hundred came after lunch, demonstrating his Focus on dominating the bowling attack. Cautious at first, Gill changed his approach after he scored his hundred, along with KL Rahul, who did not lose his wicket while scoring 22.
Gill and Pant played aggressive cricket, making it hard for Bangladesh bowlers to regulate their rhythm. It was key to their partnership in changing the momentum to help India, successfully taking the game away from the visitors. With the match in its final stages, Bangladesh will count on their batsmen to chase the high target set by India.
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