India vs Bangladesh LIVE Updates, 1st Test Day 4: R Ashwin Takes 5-Fer, Bangladesh Captain Tries New Tactic To Counter Him

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Shanto’s new method

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has timed his sweeps very well, and is now scoring runs using reverse sweeps at regular intervals against spin. That is turning out to be his big weapon against Ashwin. Into the 80s now.

BAN 222/6 (57.3 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Uphill battle now

All the momentum that Bangladesh built in the first hour of the day has been undone in a flash. Ashwin sent Shakib back, Litton Das fell cheaply. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will need to play the innings of their life to pull off something here.

Seeing the overcast conditions, Bangladesh’s best hope might be rain!

BAN 209/6 (56 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Bangladesh falling apart

Ravindra Jadeja strikes! Litton Das edges it straight to first slip where Rohit Sharma’s hands are as safe as houses. Litton departs for just 1 off 10 balls, and India are four wickets away from victory.

BAN 205/6 (54.4 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: 200 up for Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto hits straight over the in-field and collects another boundary. 200 up for Bangladesh. 

BAN 205/5 (54 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Can Bangladesh rebuild?

Just as Bangladesh had done a tremendous job to see out the first hour, they’ve lost the crucial wicket of Shakib. Shanto remains well set on 65*, and Litton Das is now out in the middle alongside him.

BAN 197/5 (53 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: There he is: Ashwin!

R Ashwin strikes in his first over! Shakib Al Hasan’s staunch defence comes to an end. He tries to block and edges it to forward short leg, where Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a brilliant diving catch. Cometh the hour, cometh R Ashwin to India’s rescue. Shakib departs for a hard-fought 25.

BAN 194/5 (51.4 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: First hour numbers

Bangladesh have put on 37 runs in the first hour, without losing a wicket. Najmul Hossain Shanto is unbeaten on 64, while Shakib has hit three fours and is on 25. A good stand so far by the two senior batters.

BAN 194/4 (51 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Still no Ashwin

Rohit Sharma hasn’t handed the ball to R Ashwin yet in Day 4. Jadeja has bowled a few overs, but none for India’s first innings hundred hero. Remember, Ashwin picked up 3 Bangladesh wickets on Day 3.

BAN 194/4 (50.2 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: 50 overs done

A cautious but steady start to Day 4 for Bangladesh. They have survived the first hour and made it to 50 overs without losing a wicket today. Great stuff by Shanto and Shakib. 

BAN 193/4 (50 overs)

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

Rohit Sharma is mixing things up. He has deployed Siraj from one end and Jadeja from the other. Siraj continues to threaten, with bouncers and outswingers, but Bangladesh are surviving. Sensible cricket so far in Day 4 from Shanto and Shakib.

BAN 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. One slip, a leg-slip and a silly point. Shanto goes for a different form of attack, and is looking to sweep every ball. 

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Shanto’s first four of the day

After scoring just 1 run off his first 20 balls of the day, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto opens his arms and pulls Siraj’s short ball away towards fine leg for four. Bangladesh slow, but steady so far in Day 4.

BAN 177/4 (46 overs)

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

Shakib has had to battle in the opening half an hour, but he stands tall and drives Bumrah through the covers for his second boundary of Day 4. 

BAN 173/4 (45 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Threatening bounce

Bangladesh have survived the first half an hour without losing a wicket. Only 12 runs in the first 30 minutes, where Siraj has troubled the batters using the awkward bounce of the Chennai pitch.

BAN 169/4 (44 overs)

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

Massive cheer for Rohit Sharma as the Indian captain dives to save a boundary. Shanto had timed the straight drive well, but Rohit saves it in the circle. That gets the crowd going.

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

The bouncer from Siraj smacked Shakib on the finger, and he’s needing treatment. Has to take off his ring and apply bandage and tape. The incident puts a question on the quality of gloves as well.

BAN 167/4 (42 overs)

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

After nearly five overs, Bangladesh take the first risk of the day. Good shot by Shakib through the covers for four. Siraj responds with a bouncer to close out the over.

BAN 167/4 (42 overs)

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

Here comes Jasprit Bumrah into the attack for the first time in Day 4. Big test for Shanto and Shakib now, but they survive the first.

BAN 162/4 (41 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: 40 overs down!

Bangladesh have held fort in the first three overs of Day 4. Siraj bowls out another maiden over, taking the innings to 40 overs in total.

BAN 161/4 (40 overs)

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Shakib’s balance help

Shakib Al Hasan has tied a string to his shirt, which he bites on to, in order to not let his head fall over and help it keep straight as he faces the ball. It’s a crucial hack found by the veteran Bangladesh all-rounder to help him maintain balance as he bats. 

Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja will start proceedings from the other end! Action already, as Shanto misses the first ball, which takes a deflection and nearly to forward short-leg.

BAN 161/4 (39 overs overs)

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

The players are out. It’s not raining. Mohammed Siraj will open things for India. He bowls to Shakib Al Hasan. Good leave by Shakib on ball 1 of Day 4.

BAN 158/4 (37.2 overs)

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

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

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Key contest early on

Najmul Hossain Shanto is set at the crease. He slammed Ashwin for three sixes yesterday, en route to a half-century. But he needs to survive the early attack from Bumrah and co. to keep Bangladesh hopes alive.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: 15 minutes to go

We are about to get underway shortly on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the action! ICYMI, here’s the match equation:

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

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Rain threat?

Reportedly, the chances of rain today are around 40 per cent, while tomorrow, that rises to 60 per cent. India will be hoping any downpour does not last too long. If it does, Rohit Sharma may end up rueing the decision to bat again instead of enforcing a follow-on.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: 25 minutes to go

We are less than 20 mintues away from the start of Day 4’s play. Some may be surprised we’ve even stretched to four days, but it’s a day that promises us some intriguing action if Bangladesh can hold firm in the early stages.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Litton, Mehidy to come

Bangladesh still have batting left to come. Litton Das is a top batter, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a handy hit as well. If Shanto and Shakib can put on a good partnership, Bangladesh may not be out of the game just yet.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Don’t count out Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja made a serious impact in the first innings when he broke the partnership between Shakib and Litton Das. He will likely play a key role once again in the middle overs.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Don’t count out Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja made a serious impact in the first innings when he broke the partnership between Shakib and Litton Das. He will likely play a key role once again in the middle overs.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Watch out for the pacers

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

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Can Shakib come good?

Shakib Al Hasan may well be Bangladesh’s greatest ever player, but he needs to play a huge role today to keep Bangladesh in the contest. With 357 runs to get, the 37-year-old needs to bring all his experience into play today.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Ashwin back among wickets

R Ashwin returned to wicket-taking habits in the second innings, after going wicketless in the first. Ashwin dismissed Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim to derail the Bangladesh runchase.

3 crucial wickets in the third session of Day 3.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Bangladesh lost early momentum

A target of 515 is always going to be a near impossible task, but Bangladesh got off to a strong start to their second innings. Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam put up the country’s first-ever 50-run partnership on Indian soil.

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4 Live: Shanto Key For Bangladesh In 1st Session

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the key batter for Bangladesh if the tourists are to survive the early morning storm. He has done very well to score 51 off 60 balls so far. Shakib al Hasan has the experience to accompany him from the other end of the pitch. 

India vs Bangaldesh 1st Test Day 4 Live: Hosts All Set To Go 1-0 Up

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 4 of the opening Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. India took a big step towards going 1-0 up in the series, thanks to centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill in the second innings. While Bangladesh showed promise early with the bat, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah combined together to pick 4 wickets before stumps on Day 3. 

Will Bangladesh last the first session today?