India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates, 1st Test Day 4: Rishabh Pant makes a big mistake, Bangladesh make a comeback

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Pace-spin combo

Rohit Sharma has mixed things up. He has deployed Siraj from one end and Jadeja from the other. Siraj is constantly threatening with bouncers and outswingers, but Bangladesh is surviving. Shanto and Shakib have played sensible cricket so far on the fourth day.

Bangladesh 187/4 (48 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Stumping chance missed!

Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, and Rohit Sharma shows his intent. A slip, a leg-slip and a silly point. Shanto adopts a different form of attack, and tries to sweep every ball.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Shanto scores first boundary of the day

After scoring just 1 run off the first 20 balls of the day, Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto stretched his arms and pulled a short ball from Siraj to fine leg for four. Bangladesh’s momentum continued on the fourth day, slow but steady.

Bangladesh 177/4 (46 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Another boundary from Shakib

Shakib struggled in the first half hour but he held on and hit his second four of the day through covers off Bumrah.

Bangladesh 173/4 (45 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Dangerous bounce

Bangladesh won the match without losing a wicket in the first half hour. Only 12 runs were scored in the first 30 minutes, with Siraj using the peculiar bounce of the Chennai pitch to trouble the batsmen.

Bangladesh 169/4 (44 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Huge cheer for Rohit Sharma!

Huge cheers for Rohit Sharma as the Indian captain dives to save a boundary. Shanto times the straight drive just right but Rohit saves it in the circle. This gets the crowd excited.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Shakib needs treatment

Siraj’s bouncer hit Shakib’s finger and he needs treatment. He will have to remove his ring and apply bandage and tape. This incident has also raised questions about the quality of the gloves.

Bangladesh 167/4 (42 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: First boundary of the day

After about five overs, Bangladesh took their first risk of the day. Shakib played a nice shot over the covers, a boundary. Siraj responded with a bouncer to end the over.

Bangladesh 167/4 (42 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Jasprit Bumrah!

Jasprit Bumrah came into the bowling attack for the first time on the fourth day. Now there is a big test for Shanto and Shakib, but they survived the first test.

Bangladesh 162/4 (41 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: 40 overs completed!

Bangladesh have tightened their grip in the first three overs of Day 4. Siraj bowled another maiden over, taking the innings total to 40 overs.

Bangladesh 161/4 (40 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Shakib helps maintain balance

Shakib Al Hasan has a string tied on his shirt, which he cuts, so that his head does not fall down and remains straight while facing the ball. This is an important method discovered by the veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder, which helps him maintain balance while batting.

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja will open the innings from the other end! The action has already begun as Shanto misses the first ball which takes a deflection and almost goes to short leg.

Bangladesh 161/4 (39 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: We are live!

The players are out. It is not raining. Mohammad Siraj will open for India. He will bowl to Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib took a great leave on the first ball of the fourth day.

Bangladesh 158/4 (37.2 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: What does a win mean for India?

A win for India will help them extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championship table for the 2023-25 ​​cycle. India are ranked first with a percentage of 68.52.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 live: Crucial contest in the beginning

Nazmul Hossain Shanto is holding his own at the crease. He smashed three sixes off Ashwin yesterday and scored a half-century. But to keep Bangladesh’s hopes alive, he will have to fend off the early attacks from Bumrah and his team.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: 15 minutes remaining

Day four of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh is about to begin. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the match! In case you don’t know, the equation of the match is as follows:

Bangladesh (158/4) need 357 more runs to win (target: 515). Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan are at the crease.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Is there any threat of rain?

According to the report, the chance of rain today is around 40 percent, while it will increase to 60 percent tomorrow. India will hope that the rain does not last too long. If that happens, Rohit Sharma might regret the decision to bat again instead of following-on.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: 25 minutes remaining

There are less than 20 minutes left for the fourth day of play to begin. Some might be surprised that we have even completed four days of play, but this day promises us some interesting action if Bangladesh hold on strongly in the opening phase.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 live: Liton, Mehidy to take the field

Bangladesh still has a lot left to bat with. Liton Das is a great batsman, while Mehdi Hasan Miraz is also a great batsman. If Shanto and Shakib can build a good partnership, Bangladesh may still not be out of the game.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Don’t rule out Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja played a key role in the first innings by breaking the partnership of Shakib and Liton Das. He will once again play a key role in the middle overs.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Don’t rule out Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja played a key role in the first innings by breaking the partnership of Shakib and Liton Das. He will once again play a key role in the middle overs.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Focus on fast bowlers

The Indian pacers will look to cause a lot of damage in the first session. If things go according to plan, they can take control of the game in one session. Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep will look to add to their score before the spinners come in.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Will Shakib be able to perform well?

Shakib Al Hasan may be the greatest Bangladesh player of all time, but he will have to play a big role today to keep Bangladesh in the contest. With 357 runs to his name, the 37-year-old will have to bring all his experience into play today.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 Live: Ashwin takes a flurry of wickets again

After not taking a single wicket in the first innings, R Ashwin got back into the habit of taking wickets in the second innings as well. Ashwin made it difficult for Bangladesh to win by dismissing Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim.

3 important wickets in the 3rd session of Day 3.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 4 LIVE: Bangladesh lose early lead

A target of 515 is always going to be an impossible one, but Bangladesh got off to a flying start in their second innings, with Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam putting on the country’s first 50-run partnership on Indian soil.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Shanto plays key role for Bangladesh in first session

Nazmul Hossain Shanto is the key batsman for Bangladesh if they have to survive the morning storm. He has done very well so far scoring 51 runs from 60 balls. Shakib Al Hasan has enough experience to support him from the other end of the pitch.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 4 Live: Hosts look set to go 1-0 up

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 4 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. India took a big step towards taking a 1-0 lead in the series thanks to centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill in the second innings. Bangladesh performed well with the bat early on, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah combined to take 4 wickets before stumps on Day 3.

Will Bangladesh be able to survive the first session today?