Pant, who returned to test cricket after 21 months with a blistering century in Chennai, has been given time off ahead of a three test series against New Zealand later in October
Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be bowled after lunch before the players walked off due to bad light.
With two more days still left in the game, it is now a chase in whether India, who are clearly in the driver's seat in the match, pick six wickets first or Bangladesh, who began the chase well, orchestrate the impossible by making the remaining 357 runs.
In reply to India's 376, Bangladesh could survive for just 47.1 overs and were shot out in the post-tea session, as they struggled big time against the home side's bowlers.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was taken to the hospital for scans after he twisted his ankle and fell heavily after bowling three deliveries in his first over in the match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.
India plays their third Super Fours match against Bangladesh today at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Watch the highlights of the India vs. Bangladesh super fours match in the Asia Cup 2023 on Telangana Today.
India plays their third Super Fours match against Bangladesh today at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Watch the highlights of the India vs. Bangladesh super fours match in the Asia Cup 2023 on Telangana Today.