Indian wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant opened up on his century in the 1st Test match against Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin (right) recorded a five-wicket haul and a century in the same Test for the first time in eight years as India cruised to victory First Test, Chennai (day four) India 339-6 (Ashwin 113;

Ravichandran Ashwin took his 37th five-wicket haul as India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first test on Sunday. Ashwin took 6-88 as Bangladesh was bowled out for 234 runs in its second innings chasing an improbable 515 for victory.

Centuries from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh's chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday.

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday. Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed five wickets in the first innings and reduced India to 34-3 in the first hour of play.

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.