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Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, two of India’s brightest cricketing stars, lit up Day 3 of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh with scintillat☂ing centuries. Their bril🧸liant performances completely overwhelmed the Bangladesh bowling attack, helping India seize control of the match after an early wobble. Fans in the stadium and across social media erupted as both players showcased their skill and composure to lead India to a commanding position.
Rishabh Pant Marks Triumphant Return to Test Cricket
Notably, the match marked a remarkable return to Test cricket for Pant, who was playing his first match after 637 days. His sixth century in the format was a statement of intent, as he played with maturity and flair. Pant came to the crease during a crucial moment in India’s second innings, after the dismissal of Virat Kohli for just 17 runs.
Pant initially showed great restraint, focusing on building a partnership with Gill through the tense final overs of the second day. On Day 3, Pant continued to bat with uncharacteristic patience, taking 88 balls to reach his half-century. However, once he found his rhythm, Pant began to attack, punishing the Bangladesh bowlers with a series of boundaries. His century came in 124 deliveries, and his celebration was one of pure emotion as he equalled MS Dhoni for the most centuries (six) by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test crick🐓et🌃.
Shubman Gill’s Composed Knock Anchors India’s Innings
At the other end, Gill played a similarly crucial role, offering stability and then transitioning to an attacking mindset as the innings progressed. Gill’s century was his fifth in the longest format, and like Pant, he adjusted his game according to the situation. Gill took 161 balls to reach his century, showcasing excellent technique and temperament against a tiring Bangladesh bowling lineup. Together, Pant and Gill’s partnership not only rescued India but also put them in a dominant position as the duo built a formidable lead.
Also WATCH: IND vs BAN – Rishabh Pant’s hits a spectacular one-handed six off Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Day 3 of the first Test
Fans applaud Pant and Gill’s Heroics
Cricket fans across the world were quick to shower praise on both players for their outstanding efforts. Social media was buzzing with excitement as Pant and Gill’s centuries sent Indian fans into a frenzy. Their partnership not only entertained but also reassu🍰red supporters that India was firmly in control of the Test matꦿch.
Here is how fans reacted:
The man who will make you fall in love with Test cricket again.
The man who will entertain and ensure that there’s never a dull moment when he’s batting.
Rishabh Pan🌸t is back. Back to where he belongs. Owning the 22 yards the way only he can. Well deserved 100. 👏👏— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Was an enigma for me to begin with, but once clearly understood, have realised that Risabh Pant is a rare gem!
Hail the Indian grasಌs root system that produced him👏👏— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Test hundred number 5 of many more to come. He's making that important no.3 spot his own. Augurs well for India at the start of a long test season. Well played 👏🏻
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
History at Chepauk…!!!!
RISHABH PANT 🍌EQUALS MS DHONI FOR MOS🌜T TEST HUNDREDS AS INDIAN WK BATTER 🤯
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
🚨1ꦫ2 INTERNATIONAL CENTURIES BY SHUB🎃MAN GILL AT THE AGE OF 26. 🚨
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Brilliant 100s by both Gill & Pant. What a return for Pant in his favourite format. By far India's greatest WK batsman in red ball cricket. Ihad doubted Shubman but need to applaud him. Looked in full control. Brilliant from our Gabba heroes. Looking forward to the declaration.
— Aadvik⁴⁵ (Bumrah's World) (@208_off_153)
Beautiful Saturday morning! Pant ton, Gill ton, India's lead mounting over 480…couldn't have asked for more. The way Pant has come back..it has given me goosebumps. My best wishes are with him.
— Chandan (@Chandan3)
Rishabh Pant has same number of centuries as MS Dhoni in Test cricket. Dhoni took 144 innings while Pant did the same in just 58 innings but wait that's not the most Shocking thing, the most shocking thing is while MS Dhoni had no overseas century, Pant has 4 overseas centuries.…
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer)
Century for both Risha𓆏bh Pant and Shubman Gill😭❤️ congrats to both✨️ What a dayy!!! What a comeback.
— Manya 🙂 (@maannyaaa)
– 6 Hundreds in ODIs.
– 5 Hundreds in Tests.
– 1 Hundred in T20I.Shubman Gill now has 12 Hundreds in International Cricket at the age of 25 – The Prince of World Cricket. 🌟
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Shubman Gill raises the b̶a̶r̶ 𝗯𝗮𝘁 ye﷽t again! ꦰ🤩💯 |
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Shubman Gill has now scored𓃲 11 hundreds in international cricket 🇮🇳🔥
Ane he's just 25 years old. What a talent ❤️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Top knocks by both Risha🧜bh Pant & Shubhman Gill!
— 𝐓𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐬 (@Tejasphere)
Gill, Pant and Jaiswal will be the top run getters in upcoming BGT, all three will be crucial for India to compete 🤪down under
— SUBRATO CHAND (@imsubu91)
The next generation takes over… & ..
Excellent centuries by both of them…— Rayalaseema Chinnodu (@screwtequila)
It is heartening to see this picture that the 🍃future of Indian cricket is very bright. ❤️🔥
After a long comeback, Shubhaman🍬 Gill ꧒and Rishabh Pant both scored their 6th test century. 💪
Both 🍸🤡of them deserve congratulations, best wishes. …
— Vishal Pandey (@Vishal_aawaj)
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were batting togetᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚher for the 1st time in international cricket in this innings 🤯
And both scored hundreds 🔥
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183)
Playing first time together and made 150+ partners🅰hip is not a jokꦿe
Future is safe hand ✅
— Cric Talks (@itznikhil_18)
Since 2011, Two b✤atters scoring 💯s for India in 2nd innings ꦯin Tests
Rahul & Pant at The Oval 2018
Gill & Pujara at Chattogram 2022
Gill & Pant at Chennai 2024— Rohit Yadav (@cricrohit)
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Outstanding Century by Pant & Gill
— RN SINGH (@RajatNarayanSi5)
Gill and ൲Pant the future Indian captains leading the charge♎.
— Sam🇮🇳 (@Im_samps18)