India’s Ravichandran Ashwin shows the ball in his hand as he celebrates his 5-wicket haul on the fourth day of the first cricket test match between India and Bangladesh, in Chennai, India, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Playing in the manner that defines his batting, Rishabh Pant struck a fluent 109 off 128 balls, lacing his innings with 13 fours and four sixes

India commenced their extended Test season impressively with a decisive win against Bangladesh in Chennai. Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, India clinched a 280-run victory in less than four days, bolstering their lead on the World Test Championship points table.

Rishabh Pant struck a century on his return to test cricket as India reduced Bangladesh to 158-4 at stumps on day three of the first test.

Rishabh Pant struck a century on his return to test cricket as India reduced Bangladesh to 158-4 (37.2 overs) at stumps on day three of the first test Saturday. Pant scored 109 runs off 128 balls for his sixth test hundred as India finished its second innings at 287-4 declared in 64 overs.

India's Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai featured standout performances by Ashwin, Jadeja, Pant, and Gill. With a substantial lead bolstered by centuries from Pant and Gill, India is well-positioned for victory.

Rishabh Pant produced a stellar performance in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, notching his sixth century.

Bangladesh started briskly in their mammoth chase of 515 on day three of the first Test against India after centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant steered the hosts to 287-4 declared on Saturday.