India dominates as play ends early due to bad light: India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 3

On Day 3 of the 1st Test, India asserted their strength against Bangladesh, setting an imposing target of 515 runs. The day witnessed stellar performances from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, both of whom scored centuries, propelling India to a declaration at 287/4. Gill remained unbeaten on 119, while Pant contributed a valuable 109 runs, marking a significant partnership that laid the groundwork for Bangladesh's challenging chase.

As Bangladesh took to the crease, their hopes were quickly dampened, finding themselves at 158/4 at the end of the day. With the daunting target looming large, the visitors faced immense pressure to turn the game around. India's bowlers, particularly the spinners, looked poised to capitalize on any weaknesses in the Bangladeshi batting lineup.

Despite the early stumps being called due to bad light, India maintained their dominance throughout the day. Captain Rohit Sharma's request to continue with spin bowling highlighted the team's confidence, but the umpires ultimately deemed the conditions unsuitable for play. Looking ahead, Day 4 is set to begin earlier than usual at 9:20 PM IST to make up for the lost time.