India's Dominant Display Against Bangladesh in Opening Test

Bangladesh faced difficulty at 158 for 4, chasing a daunting 515, as bad light halted play on the third day of the first Test. India declared at 287 for 4, boosted by hundreds from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, while Ravichandran Ashwin impressed with figures of 3 for 63.

Bangladesh were struggling at 158 for 4 in their daunting pursuit of 515 when play was halted by poor light on the third day of the opening Test on Saturday. India's declaration at 287 for 4 was bolstered by impressive centuries from Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119), setting a substantial overall lead of 514.

In response, Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his spectacular form, following up his first innings century with bowling figures of 3 for 63. Bangladesh's skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 51.

Brief Scores: India scored 376 and 287/4 in 64 overs (Shubman Gill 119 not out, Rishabh Pant 109), while Bangladesh managed 149 and 158/4 in 37.2 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 51 batting, Shadman Islam 35, Zakir Hasan 33; Ravichandran Ashwin 3/63).

(With inputs from agencies.)