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IND vs BAN: Pant, Gill, And Ashwin Dominate As India Take Control In 1st Test

IND vs BAN: India dominated the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh, thanks to centuries by Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, along with Ravichandran Ashwin’s three-wicket haul. By stumps, Bangladesh stood at 158/4, needing 357 runs to pull off an improbable victory. India declared their second innings at 278/4, setting a massive target of 515 runs.

Pant smashed a scintillating 109, while Gill remained unbeaten on 119, ensuring India capitalized on a demoralized Bangladesh bowling attack.

Pant and Gill Dismantle Bangladesh

The morning session was entirely in India’s favor as Pant and Gill added 128 runs in 24 overs. Pant played aggressive shots, hitting 13 fours and four sixes, while Gill struck 10 fours and four sixes. Pant’s century, his sixth in Test cricket, tied M.S. Dhoni’s record for the most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.

After a 167-run partnership, Pant fell in a caught-and-bowled dismissal to Mehidy Hasan. Gill, however, continued to dominate, reaching his fifth Test hundred.

Ashwin’s Spin Troubles Bangladesh

Bangladesh began their chase with Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam hitting boundaries, but Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin struck back. Ashwin removed Shanto and Mominul Haque, while Mushfiqur Rahim fell to a superb catch by KL Rahul.

With bad light ending the day’s play early, India remains in full control, needing just six wickets to seal victory.

Brief Scores:

India 376 & 287/4 dec
Bangladesh 149 & 158/4 (Najmul Hossain Shanto 51*, Ravichandran Ashwin 3-63)

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