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Bangladesh showed some spunk in their second innings to reach 158 for four when play was called off at 4.25 pm due to bad light.

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant cantered to fluent fifties as India reached 205 for three at lunch in their second innings on the third day to take total control of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Saturday.

India's focus is on the World Test Championship rather than T20Is, and overusing Shubman Gill as an opener in both formats could increase the risk of injury.

Shubman Gill spoke about Bangladesh's recent win against Pakistan and stated that India cannot underestimate the side.

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill scored 109 and 119* respectively in the second innings against Bangladesh which helped India to take the lead of 514 runs.

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.

On Day 2, the Indian bowlers rained fire on the Bangladesh batters, skittling hem out for a measly total of 149 with Jasprit Bumrah taking 4 wickets while Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Akash Deep snapping up 2 apiece.

A couple of runs off the first over after lunch break. There is a race between the two batters - who will score the century first and many are backing Rishabh Pant to get it done quickly. IND 207/3 in 52 overs India vs Bangladesh Live Score 1st Test,