The first Test match of the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh is currently underway at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. On day 3 of IND vs BAN 1st Test, India set a challenging target of 515 runs for Bangladesh after declaring their second innings at 287/4.
India had scored 376 runs in their first innings, while Bangladesh managed only 149 runs in response. Looking back in history, Bangladesh has struggled with targets exceeding 400 runs, a record that is likely to boost Indian fans' confidence about the match outcome.
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Bangladesh is set to chase a target of over 400 runs for the 21st time in Test cricket, having never won in the previous 20 attempts.
In these matches, they have lost 19 times and drawn once. This stats makes India's victory in IND vs BAN Chennai Test appear almost certain.
Centuries from Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill put India on TOP in IND vs BAN 1st Test
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant came to India's rescue when the team was struggling at 81 runs for three wickets on the third day of IND vs BAN 1st Test. Gill scored unbeaten 119 runs in 176 balls, fifth century of his Test career, which included 10 fours and four sixes.
Rishabh Pant, who returned to Test cricket after over 600-plus days, scored 109 runs in 128 balls, laced up with 13 fours and 4 sixes.
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant reached milestones with their centuries
Shubman Gill became the first player in the world to score a century in the second innings after being dismissed for a duck in the first innings against Bangladesh. This was his third Test ton in 2024, the most he has achieved in a calendar year.
Rishabh Pant equaled MS Dhoni's record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper. Both Pant and Dhoni now have 6 Test tons.