Following his century in the first Test against Bangladesh, Shubman Gill recounted a humorous incident with Rishabh Pant during their 167-run partnership. Centuries from Gill and Pant set India up with a massive 515-run target in Chennai.

Subhman Gill signalled India’s intent early, smashing two sixes off Mehidy Hasan Miraz to reach his half-century. Rishabh Pant, playing his first Test since a serious car accident in late 2022, took a more patient approach,

Stylish batter Shubman Gill carved out an industrious century (119 not out in 176 deliveries) on day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh being played in Chennai. Gill's knock came in India's second innings and his century coupled with Rishabh Pant's entertaining hundred (109 off 128 balls) helped hosts to a score of 287/4 in 64 overs with a lead of 514 runs.

India declared on 287/4 with Shubman Gill unbeaten on 119 to give Bangladesh a target of 515 to chase over two and a half days.

Rishabh Pant struck a century on his return to test cricket as India reduced Bangladesh to 158-4 at stumps on day three of the first test.

Rishabh Pant struck a century on his return to test cricket as India reduced Bangladesh to 158-4 (37.2 overs) at stumps on day three of the first test Saturday. Pant scored 109 runs off 128 balls for his sixth test hundred as India finished its second innings at 287-4 declared in 64 overs.

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill scored 109 and 119* respectively in the second innings against Bangladesh which helped India to take the lead of 514 runs.

CHENNAI: 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.

Centuries from opener Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh's chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday. Left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman Pant smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground before a double off Shakib gave him his sixth Test century.