Sat Sep 21 14:35:48 UTC 2024: ## Pant Predicted to Smash Record Number of Centuries: India Dominates Day 3 in Chennai Test
**Chennai, India:** Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has made a bold prediction, stating that Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will eventually hold the record for most centuries by a wicketkeeper. The prediction comes after Pant’s blistering 109-run knock in the second innings of the ongoing first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
“I can assure you he will have the most hundreds as a wicketkeeper,” said Iqbal during the post-tea show. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel echoed this sentiment, predicting that Pant will surpass the 20-century mark in Test cricket.
Pant’s impressive century was part of a dominant day 3 for India. India declared their innings at 287/4, setting a target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. Shubman Gill also impressed with an unbeaten 119 runs, while KL Rahul chipped in with a quickfire 22 runs.
Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers continued their impressive performance, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin taking wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 158/4 at the end of the day.
With India holding a commanding lead, the stage is set for a possible Indian victory in the first Test. All eyes are on Rishabh Pant, who seems poised to continue his aggressive batting style and potentially shatter records in the process.
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