BAN 158/4 at Stumps (Target 515 Runs) | India vs Bangladesh Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 3: Play Called Off Due to Bad Light, India in Control Despite Najmul Hossain Shanto's Half-Century

So play has been called off due to bad light. The Indians continued to tighten their grip on this contest but Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto has kept his side alive in this contest with a good undefeated half-century. Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill scored centuries as India set a mammoth 515-run target for Bangladesh. The visitors then began well with a 62-run stand before both Zakir Hasan and Shadman lslam were sent back to the pavilion. After dismisses Shadman Islam, Ravi Ashwin then went on to take the wickets of Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim to keep India firmly on the front foot. With two more days remaining, will Bangladesh be able to chase this down or would India continue to take wickets and register another win at home? 

Play has been stopped due to bad light and the players are walking off the field. There's some time left in the day's play and it has not been called off for the day as yet. The dark clouds continue to hover over Chepauk and the groundstaff have walked out with the covers. 

FIFTY for Najmul Hossain Shanto and it has been a very good knock from the captain. He has been largely aggressive and would want to carry on and make it big from here on. This performance will give the remaining Bangladesh batters a lot of confidence in this match. 

OUT! Bangladesh lose one more wicket and it is that of Mushfiqur Rahim, who plays one big shot too many. The earlier delivery was deposited for a six but this time, he was caught by KL Rahul at mid-on. The TV umpire checked the catch a number of times before ruling it as a clean catch. India are all over Bangladesh here. Mushfiqur Rahim c KL Rahul b Ravi Ashwin 13(11)

OUT! Ravi Ashwin has struck for the second time and he has cleaned up Mominul Haque with an absolutely beautiful delivery. The ball missed Mominul Haque's bat and crashed into the stumps. Bangladesh are under pressure once again. Mominul Haque b Ravi Ashwin 13(24)

100 up for Bangladesh, but the side lost two wickets. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto And Mominul Haque will look to playout the remaining day to keep their side in the match. a Wicket here will turn the fixture in India's favour. 

Out! After Bumrah's pace it's Ashwin's magic that worked for India. The star spinner dismisses Shadman Islam with Gill taking the catch. Shadman Islam c Shubman Gill b Ravi Ashwin 35 (68) 

Out! After the break, Jasprit Bumrah provides India with a much-needed wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes catch as Zakir Hasan looks to build on to a great start. Zakir Hasan c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Jasprit Bumrah 33 (47)

Bangladesh side is taking control of the game with Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam taking on the Indian bowling attack. Hasan in particular played aggressively and is batting on 32 runs in just 38 balls. 

Fifty up for Bangladesh. Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam are striking the ball well taking on the Indian bowling attack. Rohit Sharma and co need wicket to get into the game.

Chasing 515 runs target, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam are looking for a solid start to build on as the Bangladesh side looks for their first win against India. 

The Indian team has declared its second innings 287/4 with a lead of 514 runs. Bangladesh have now been setup a target of 515 runs to win with more than 2 days of play left. 

Indian batsman Shubman Gill reaches the three-figure mark in just 161 balls. Gill achieved his fifth Test century and has looked in total control so far on Day 3 of the IND vs BAN 1st Test. 

OUT! Rishabh Pant has been dismissed by Bangladeshi bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz and it was the end of a brilliant knock. Pant tries to go down the wicket to Miraz but the off-spinner takes a brilliant catch in follow-through. Rishabh Pant 109 (128) c and b Mehidy Hasan Miraz 

Indian wicket keeper batsman Rishabh Pant smashes sixth Test century during the IND vs BAN 1st Test 2024 Day 3. Pant also equaled MS Dhoni's record of six Test hundreds. 

Indian batsmen Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are nearing their hundreds and have put the Indian team in the driving seat during the Day 3 of first Test against Bangladesh. 

After Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant completes his half-century. The pair now has formed an 84-run partnership helping India cross the 150-run mark in the second innings. India now has 378 runs lead.

Indian batsmen Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill have put up a decent show in the IND vs BAN 1st Test Day 3 so far and have put the hosts in an edge over Bangladesh. 

Indian batsman Shubman Gill has reached his half-century in 79 balls and it his fifty number seven for him in his Test career. Gill reaches his half-century in style with a six off Mehidy Hasan Miraz. 

Indian batsmen Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have come out to bat for India on Day 3 and they will look forward to extend the lead as soon as possible.