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India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: Gill Reaches Fifty As IND's Lead Goes Past 350

Catch all the live scores and updates from Day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, right here

IND Vs BAN, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant plays a shot | Photo: AP/Mahesh Kumar A.
Welcome to the live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The hosts are in a commanding position with a lead of 308 runs and will be eager to set a massive target with the surface not playing any major tricks. However, the Tigers will be hopeful of a fight, and look for early wickets. Follow live scores and updates, right here
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India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

It has been a good 60 minutes of play for India with both Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill looking to score and score freely. India's lead now has stretched past 350, and the hosts will be looking to continue to pile on the misery on Bangladesh.

India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

And that's a fifty for Shubman Gill, and a much needed one. He has come out positive, with a lot of intent, and has also been using his feet very well. No major celebration, but just a raise of the bat. India's lead now inches towards 350.

India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

And here we go, it is slightly overcast in Chennai, but the players make the walk out to the middle. A bit of glove love between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant before they get things underway on Day 3. There has been quite a bit of Gill noise around, can be put a big full stop to it?

India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

There has been a bit of rain last night, and the rain gods have also made a quick appearance in the morning at the Chepauk. The pitch and outfield were covered, and have also been peeled off. The good news is, we should start on time! 

India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

Well, with all the expectations of the surface flattening out on Day 2 at the MA Chidarambaram Stadium, to everyone's surprise, it saw the bowlers having a ball as 17 wickets fell. What will Day 3 showcase? Well, regardless, it should be a good, riveting contest.

India Vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

Welcome to the live coverage of Day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.