India vs Bangladesh Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Bad light forces early stumps after R Ashwin three-for

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill wiped away months of pain, stress and various setbacks by scoring emotional centuries on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai on Saturday.

Pant (109) and Gill (119 not out) led the batting with a partnership of 167 runs for the fourth wicket in the second innings as India, who started at 81 for 3 overnight, declare their second innings at 287 for 4, giving them an overall lead of 514.

Bangladesh showed some fight in their second innings, reaching 158 for four when play was stopped at 4.25 pm due to poor light.

1st Test, Day 3 in a nutshell!

Bangladesh were reeling on 158 for 4 in their mammoth chase of 515 when bad light stopped play on day three of the opening Test in Chennai on Saturday.

India declared their second innings at 287 for 4 riding on twin hundreds from Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119) with an overall lead of 514.

In reply, Ravichandran Ashwin continued his dream form following up on first innings hundred with figures of 3 for 63 while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 51.

Brief Scores:

India 376 and 287/4 in 64 overs (Shubman Gill 119 not out, Rishabh Pant 109).

Bangladesh 149 and 158/4 in 37.2 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 51 batting, Shadman Islam 35, Zakir Hasan 33; Ravichandran Ashwin 3/63).

R Ashwin puts India in driver's seat in first Test

Stumps on Day 3 | Bangladesh 158/4 in 37.2 overs in 515 chase

So, the inevitable has happened! Play called off on the third day.

A big dark cloud was coming in and the officials came to a conclusion that the light wasn't going to improve and have hence called off play.

The big covers too were coming on and it had gotten pretty dark out there.

So, Bangladesh end Day 3 at 158 for 4 in chase of 515 against India.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Players are walking off the field!

Just two balls into the Mohammed Siraj over after the drinks break and the umpires have halted the game.

In the last 5-7 minutes, it went pretty dark and the umpires had a chat and decided to halt the game.

The floodlights are fully on but there is a big dark cloud coming from the beach side.

Looks like a precautionary measure as the groundsmen are bringing on the covers.

No Stumps yet on Day 3 as we wait! Bangladesh 158/4 in 37.2 overs in 515 chase

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Final 10 overs of the day!

As final 10 overs remain on the third day, drinks are on the field as players gets a breather. R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja bowling superbly and India are on top in this first Test. Bangladesh are 4 down in 515 cahas and they will be hoping that they do not lose another wicket before stumps today. Najmul Hossain Shanto is batting on 51 and Shakib Al Hasan is partnering him on 5.

Mohammed Siraj comes into the attack after the drinks break, replacing R Ashwin.

BAN 158/4 in 37 overs, need another 357 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Fifty for Shanto!

SIX and FIFTY! A cracking hit from Najmul Hossain Shanto as he raises his fifty in style! A full delivery from Ashwin and Shanto launches it over the deep fence. Raises his fifty off just 55 balls with the help of 4 fours and three sixes.

BAN 155/4

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Bangladesh in trouble after Ashwin bags his third

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Ashwin has his third!

OUT! R Ashwin strikes again. He has his revenge! After getting hit for a maximum on the the previous ball, he gets rid of Mushfiqur Rahim. A sharp catch from KL Rahul at mid-on as he dives forward a plucks out a stunner. A chip from Rahim off Ashwin and KL catches the ball superbly to end his stay in the middle. This is now the fifth time, Ashwin has got rid of Rahim in Tests.

BAN 146/4, need another 369 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Launched!

SIX! A release shot from Mushfiqur Rahim as he fires his first maximum. A tossed up delivery outside off from Ashwin and Rahim went for the big slog-sweep. Middles it as the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence.

BAN 146/4

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Ashwin, Jadeja keep the pressure on

Mushfiqur Rahim (7*) has joined Najmul Shanto (44*) as India spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja continue to keep the pressure on the Bangladesh batters. Shanto has looked good so far but he has to get support from the other end. He finishes the Jadeja fourth over with a boundary. Ashwin to continue for India.

BAN 140/3, need another 375 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Ashwin strikes to break steady stand!

OUT! Bowled! Second wicket for R Ashwin as he cleans up Mominul Haque for 13 to break the 38-run stand. A tossed up delivery from Ashwin and it turned slightly. Haque was beaten on the outside edge as the ball hit his off stump. India make further inroads as Bangladesh are now 3 down in tall chase.

BAN 124/3, need another 391 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Brave Shot!

FOUR! A cracking hit from Najmul Hossain Shanto as he welcome Jadeja for his second over with a lovely reverse-sweep. A full ball from Jadeja at stumps and whacks it flat to the backward point fence. Lovely timing and control on that occasion from Shanto.

BAN 118/2

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Spin from both ends now for India!

0 4 0 0 0 0 - Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for the first time in the second innings and starts off with a four-run over. Mominul Haque got the lone boundary of the over, smacking the second ball to the deep mid-wicket fence. Ashwin to continue from the other end as spinners take complete charge of proceedings.

BAN 111/2, need another 404 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Shanto goes bigg!

SIX!! A tossed up delivery from Ashwin and Najmul Hossain Shanto fires it down the ground. Shanto read the length early and danced down the track to get to the pitch of the ball. Middles it as the ball sails over the fence. This is now the second time, Shanto has advanced against Ashwin and succeeded in hitting the ball over the fence.

BAN 107/2, need another 408 runs to win

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: 100 up for Bangladesh!

FOUR and 100 up for Bangladesh! A 139.8kph bumper from Akash Deep and Najmul Hossain Shanto read the length early and gets into position. He pulls the ball in style to backward square leg fence for his third boundary.

BAN 100/2, need another 415 runs to win

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Tidy comeback over from Akash

After a four-over spell from JAsprit Bumrah, Akash Deep replaces him and starts off with a maiden. R Ashwin to continue from the other end for India. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque will look to rebulid Bangladesh's chase after the fall of Shadman Islam.

BAN 88/2 in 23 overs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: WICKET! Shadman goes!

WICKET! Ravichandran Ashwin gets rid of Shadman Islam for 35 runs. That's a soft dismissal. Did Shubman carry this? Ye he has. It's a good catch. Ashwin gets his first wicket and Bangladesh have lost both their openers now. Shadman tries to flick, gets a leading edge. Gill, at mid wicket, dives forward and takes a brilliant catch. Ashwin is celebrating.


BANGLADESH 86/2, need 429 to win

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Sweep from Shanto

FOUR! Down the leg from Ashwin. Najmul Hossain Shanto is already prepared for this shot. He sweeps this wonderfully towards fine leg fence.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Shanto punishes Ashwin

SIX! Najmul Hossain Shanto dances down the track and lofts it high and over long-on for a maximum. Superb shot from the Bangladesh skipper.

Bangladesh need 436 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: WICKET! Zakir Hasan falls!

WICKET! Jasprit Bumrah gets the breakthrough. Zakir Hasan falls for 33 runs. Phenomenal catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal. A 62-run opening stand comes to an end.

Full outside off from Bumrah. He forced Zakir to play a drive. The batter gets an edge and Yashasvi dives to his left and grabs a low one-handed stunner.

Absolute beauty!

Bangladesh 63/1, need 452 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Ravi Shastri on Bumrah

Ravi Shastri, while commentating, observed Jasprit Bumrah's unique bowling approach.

He noticed that the pacer took 12 steps before casually running in to deliver the ball.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Welcome back!

Welcome back! It's time for third and final session on Day 3

Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan are making their way to the middle.

Ravichandran Ashwin will start the proceedings for India.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: That's TEA on Day 3

Bangladesh 56/0 at tea on Day 3, still need 459 runs more to win the first Test.

Shadman Islam 21*, Zakir Hasan 32*

Bangladesh's batting performance in the recent Test cricket session has shown significant improvement. Although India remains in a dominant position, Bangladesh will be satisfied with their progress heading into the break. They have not only managed to preserve all 10 wickets but have also maintained a respectable scoring rate throughout the session.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Only the third 50+ opening partnership in 28 innings for Bangladesh against India in Tests, two of those coming in the fourth innings & both involving Zakir Hasan.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: 50 comes up!

Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan are off to positive start in the mammoth chase. Zakir Hasan comes down the track and smashes Ashwin over mid on for a boundary. That's 50 up for Bangladesh. Bangladesh have a long way to go.

Bangladesh need 461 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Shadman joins party

FOUR! Shadman joins the party this time. A short of length delivery from Akash Deep. Shadman Islam stands tall and cuts the ball away just in front of the point region for a boundary.

BANGLADESH 38/0, need 477 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Expensive Siraj!

A six and two boundaries by Zakir Hasan off Mohammed Siraj. Wonderful batting by Zakir. Confident batting by him.

Bangladesh 33/0, need 482 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Straight down the ground!

FOUR! Wow! A defensive push. What a timing. Zakir Hasan sends Siraj straight down the ground for a boundary. Superb shot from him.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Lovely pick up shot!

SIX! Siraj to Zakir Hasan. It's a bit short. The left hander picks this nicely and dispatches it over square leg fence. What a shot from the southpaw.

BANGLADESH 25/0, need 490 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: First boundary for Shadman!

FOUR! Wonderful backfoot punch from Shadman Islam. He plays Siraj superbly. Siraj comes to bowl his second over and Shadman welcomes him with a boundary towards backward point.

Bangladesh need 503 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Confident start from Bangladesh!

Zakir Hasan hits two boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah's over. Superb and confident shots from the left hander.

Bangladesh need 507 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Welcome back!

India have set 515-run target for Bangladesh in Chennai. That's a mountain to climb for Bangladesh.

Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam are in the middle.

A loud cheer as Jasprit Bumrah grabs the red cherry and will start the proceedings.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Declaration!

India declare their second innings at 287/4 on Day 3, set 515-run target for Bangladesh in Chennai

India declared their second innings at 287 for four, setting Bangladesh a daunting 515-run target to win the opening Test, here Saturday. Resuming at 81/3, India continued their domination on day three with comeback-man Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119 not out) completing their centuries with dominant batting.
Making a splendid return to Test cricket after 634 days following his horrific car crash in December 2022, Pant showcased his trademark strokeplay, bringing up his sixth Test century off just 124 balls.

With this he also equalled the talismanic former captain MS Dhoni for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.

Following Pant's dismissal for a well-made 109 (128b; 13x4, 4x6), Gill reached his fifth Test century, taking 161 balls to get there. Gill faced 176 balls in his innings, hitting 10 shots to the fence and four over it.

Bangladesh were bundled out for a meager 149 on day two in response to India's 376, as a record 17 wickets fell in a dramatic day's play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Shubman punishes Mehidy!

SIX! Shubman Gill comes down the track, picks the length and dispatches Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a maximum. Fourth six for Shubman.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: 500 runs lead!

India's lead is now over 500. Shubman Gill takes a couple off Shakib Al Hasan to take India's last past 500 runs. India are favourites to win this Test match.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: KL shifting gears!

FOUR@ Lovely use of the feat from KL Rahul. He comes forward and smashes Mehidy Hasan Miraz towards deep extra cover for a boundary.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Wonderful shot!

Mominul to Shubman Gill. The right-hander plays a superb cut shot and sends the ball towards deep backward point. Superb placement.

INDIA lead is now 490 runs.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: CENTURY for Shubman!

CENTURY! Shubman Gill brings up his 5th century in Tests. This comes off 161 balls. What a knock from the youngster. A composed and steady inning, adorned with a delightful array of elegant shots, culminated in his fifth century in Test cricket

He removes his helmet, stretches his arms and greets the crowd and then the dressing room.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Gill reaches 96

Shubman Gill smashes Shakib Al Hasan for back-to-back fours. He moves to 96 now. Another century on the cards for India. Shubman is just 4 runs short of his century.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: WICKET! Pant falls

WICKET! Mehidy Hasan Miraz ends Rishabh Pant's stay at 109. That's the end of an entertaining innings from Pant. Pant knows he has done the job for his team. Pant's aggressive approach ultimately led to his downfall, despite playing a remarkable innings. It seemed like a predetermined strategy to attack relentlessly once he reached his century. He managed to find the boundary on the final delivery before his dismissal. Pant's wicket fell as he stepped out to Hasan, who cleverly adjusted his length, pulling it back slightly. Undeterred, Pant continued with his attacking stroke, but the ball connected with the inner half of his bat. The ball quickly traveled to Hasan's left, and the bowler showcased his sharp reflexes by successfully taking the catch.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Most Test 100s by designated WKs for India

6 Rishabh Pant (58 inngs)

6 MS Dhoni (144 inngs)

3 Wriddhiman Saha (54 inngs)

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: CENTURY for Pant

CENTURY! Rishabh Pant brings up his sixth century in Tests.

Pant dries Shakib towards long off nd takes a couple. That's his century. Comeback ton for Pant.

A Pant-astic innings from the left hander. What a moment.

Entire dressing room, including Rohit and Virat give standing ovation to Pant.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Pant reaches 89

SIX! Brilliant use of the feat from Rishabh Pant. He whacks the ball over Shakib Al Hasan's head. Superb shot from him.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: STAT ATTACK

Rishabh Pant vs left-arm spin in Tests

384 runs

Avg 96.00

SR 133.79

36 X 4s

24 X 6s

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are making their way to the middle. Shakib Al Hasan will start the proceedings for Bangladesh post lunch. Here we go...!!!

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: LUNCH REPORT - Shubman, Pant fifties carry India to 205/3 at lunch

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant cantered to fluent fifties as India reached 205 for three at lunch in their second innings on the third day to take total control of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Saturday. Gill (86 batting) and Pant (82 batting), who have so far added 138-runs for the unbroken fourth wicket, were at the crease at the end of the first session with India, overnight 81 for three, extending their lead to 432 runs.

Gill, beginning the day from 33, and Pant, resuming from 12, exploited the inability of Bangladesh bowlers to make the best out of a cool, damp morning with sensible shot-making.

The Indian pair took on Bangladesh bowlers in their own inimitable ways. Minimalism is quintessential to Gill's batting as he plays shots with little flourish.

The short-arm pull from in front of the face or that zero follow-through punch through the covers, which he often executed off Nahid Rana and Mahmud Hasan, might not be out of the batting manual but productive nonetheless.

Gill took another solid step forward in his growing familiarity with Test cricket here, bringing up an individual fifty off 79 balls, and is looking good for more.

Pant, on the other hand, is playing his first Test after 2022, and celebrated his re-entry with a fifty of his own after getting dismissed cheaply in the first innings.

The left-hander started rather sedately, perhaps wanted to get his eye in before opening up. The breakaway moment came when he pulled off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a four around the first drinks break of the day.

Since that point, Pant's dismantling of Miraz became a feature of the innings as he brought up his fifty off 88 balls. Once that fifty was achieved, the 26-year-old unfurled some of those typical Pant shots.

Pant moved around the crease like a trapeze artist, and his scooped six over fine leg off Mahmud enthralled a sizeable weekend crowd here.

He was dropped on 72 by Najmul Hossain Shanto off Shakib Al Hasan as India added 124 runs in the session.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Dominating session for India!

India asserted their dominance with the bat, putting them in a commanding position in the Test match. Despite the overnight rain in Chennai and the overcast conditions at the start of play, the Bangladeshi pace attack struggled to extract any lateral movement or swing from the surface, which had become notably flat.

The Indian batsmen capitalized on the favorable batting conditions, scoring runs freely and building a substantial lead. The lack of assistance for the bowlers allowed the hosts to consolidate their position and put the visitors under immense pressure.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: That's LUNCH on Day 3

INDIA 205/3 at LUNCH on Day 3

Shubman Gill 86*, Rishabh Pant 82*

INDIA lead by 432 runs

India vs Bangladesh Live Score: Pant punishes Shakib

FOUR! Rishabh Pant dances down the track and smashes Shakib Al Hasan for a boundary towards long off. Superb shot from him. Who will get to the hundred first - Pant or Gill?