Ashwin's Triple Blow Shakes Bangladesh in Mammoth 515 Chase Against India

Ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's three-wicket haul hit Bangladesh hard as they chase 515 runs against India in the first Test. At the close of day three, Bangladesh stands at 158/4, with Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan still fighting unbeaten.

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-wicket haul dealt a significant blow to Bangladesh's efforts in their daunting 515-run chase on day three of the first Test against India, leaving the visitors at 158/4 by the end of the day's play.

Jasprit Bumrah struck early, removing Zakir Hasan for 33 with a spectacular catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite a resilient start by openers Shadman Islam and Zakir, Ravichandran Ashwin began dismantling the lineup, dismissing Shadman for 35 and later taking the prized wicket of Mominul Haque. Bangladesh was 124/3 at this stage.

The veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim also fell victim to Ashwin, leaving Bangladesh in a precarious position at 146/4. With Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan fighting on, bad light ended the day's play, with Bangladesh needing 357 more runs to secure an improbable victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)