Opener Shubman Gill and returning wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant hit half-centuries as India extended their lead to 432 against Bangladesh on day three of the first test on Saturday.

Fantastic centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India declare their second innings at 287/4 and set Bangladesh a mammoth target of 515 runs on day three of the first Test at the

Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 119 while Rishabh Pant made 109..India vs Bangladesh. Chennai Test. Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant. First Test

India declared their second innings at 287/4, setting Bangladesh a target of 515 runs in the opening Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant bolstered India's position.

Subhman Gill signalled India’s intent early, smashing two sixes off Mehidy Hasan Miraz to reach his half-century. Rishabh Pant, playing his first Test since a serious car accident in late 2022, took a more patient approach,

Resuming at 81/3, India continued their domination on day three with comeback-man Rishabh Pant (109) and Shubman Gill (119 not out) completing their centuries with dominant batting

In his usual self, Pant took on the Bangladeshi bowlers up-front, attacking pacers and spinners with the same intent.

Stylish batter Shubman Gill carved out an industrious century (119 not out in 176 deliveries) on day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh being played in Chennai. Gill's knock came in India's second innings and his century coupled with Rishabh Pant's entertaining hundred (109 off 128 balls) helped hosts to a score of 287/4 in 64 overs with a lead of 514 runs.