Chandigarh, June 6 -- India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, reaching 368 for 3 in 85 overs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

Skipper Shubman Gill ended the day with 103 not out, with KL Rahul also hitting a century of his own, while Rishabh Pant supported with a well-timed 50. The strong batting display saw India dominate the Afghan bowling attack, with Mohammad Saleem Safi taking two wickets and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi claiming one.

The third session started with India in a strong position at 209 for 2 after 50 overs. By the 60th over, the pair continued to accumulate runs, taking the score to 245 for 2.

On the first ball of the 61st over bowled ...