"Incredible knock and a huge confidence boost for big Test season" - Fans react as Shubman Gill scores 119* off 176 balls in IND vs BAN 2024 1st Test

Shubman Gill starred with the bat for India against Bangladesh in the opening Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Day 3 (Saturday, September 21). The right-handed batter bounced back strongly after departing for a duck in the first innings. Gill scored an unbeaten 119 runs off 176 balls with the help of four sixes and 10 boundaries.

This was Gill's fifth Test ton in his 27th Test, third at the No. 3 spot. He scored two centuries against England during the five-match Test series earlier this year.

Fans on X lauded Shubman Gill for bouncing back strongly against Bangladesh in the second innings. One user wrote:

"5th Test hundred for Gill, he is turning into Mr Consistent at number 3 in Tests, incredible knock and a huge confidence boost for the big Test season."

Another user wrote:

"The Starboy brings up his 5th Test century. After the initial struggle, he's getting settled at No.3, a great hand at the Chepauk."

A third user added:

"A duck in the first inning and century in the second inning those doubted his calibre got their answer by his knock !!!"

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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant hit centuries as India post a 515-run target for Bangladesh in the first Test

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant scored centuries as India set a 515-run target for Bangladesh in the opening Test. Pant smashed 109 runs off 128 deliveries, a knock laced with four sixes and 13 boundaries. This was his comeback Test after returning to competitive cricket following a car accident. The duo shared a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as the pick of the bowlers, returning with two wickets, while Hasan Mahmud and Taskin Ahmed bagged one wicket apiece.

At the time of writing, Bangladesh are 47 without loss, with Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan at the crease.

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