Bangladesh need mammoth 471 runs with full batting power
Litton Das bowls for the first time in International cricket, AFP
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11 Jul 25
Bangladesh started on a positive note as they scored 41-0 at stumps on day three chasing 513 runs by India in the ongoing first Test match at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
Openers Najmul Hossain Shanto and Zakir Hasan were unbeaten on 25 and 17 runs respectively at the close of the day.
India declared their innings on 258-2d just after Cheteswar Pujara completed his century, setting a 513-run target for Bangladesh.
Captain KL Rahul was eagerly waiting for Pujara to complete his hundred so that he can declare their innings, then Pujara struck a boundary off Taijul to finish on 102 runs.
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Shubman Gill registered his maiden century, he faced 152 balls to score 110 runs aided by 10 boundaries and three sixes. Rahul was returned on 23 by Khaled Ahmed when the batter tried to pull a shot on the leg side.
Earlier, Bangladesh crumbled down on 150 runs in their first innings, resuming on 133-8, Bangladesh could only add 17 runs to their overnight score.
Kuldeep Yadav picked up third five-wicket haul on his return to Test format, he castled overnight batter Ebadot Hossain to complete the feat.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz also departed early on 25 runs when he skipped down the track but missed the ball completely, offering Rishabh Pant an easy stumping off Axer Patel.
