Bangladesh Pursues Daunting 515-Run Target Against India in First Test

Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan gave their team a strong start against India's substantial target of 515 runs in the first Test at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. At Tea, Bangladesh was 56/0. Earlier, India declared their innings at 287/4, setting the stage for an exciting chase.

Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan provided a remarkable start while chasing a daunting 515-run target against India in the first Test of the two-match series at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. At Tea, Bangladesh stands at 56/0, with Shadman Islam (21) and Zakir Hasan (32) unbeaten at the crease, needing 459 more runs to win.

The second session of Day three began with India at 205/3, featuring Rishabh Pant (82*) and Shubman Gill (86*) unbeaten. Pant scored a century on his return to Test cricket, amassing 109 runs off 128 balls before being dismissed. Gill remained unbeaten with 119 runs from 176 balls, supported by KL Rahul's 22 from 19 balls.

India declared their innings at 287/4, setting a mammoth target of 515 runs for the visitors. Bangladesh's openers started efficiently, putting early pressure on the Indian bowlers. Earlier, India commenced the morning session at 81/3 with Gill (33*) and Pant (12*) at the crease. They both secured their fifties, and India ended the first session at 219/3.

(With inputs from agencies.)