India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: IND, BAN keep fingers crossed with more showers on the horizon
- 43 Mins ago Weatherman DK on duty!
- 53 Mins ago Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to impress as a fielder
- 36 Mins ago Weather Report
- 6 Mins ago Ashwin pips Kumble in elusive list
- 16 Mins ago What happened on Day 1?
- 29 Mins ago Both teams keep fingers crossed
- 43 Mins ago Onus on Mominul Haque to take BAN forward
- 51 Mins ago Indian bowlers ban on overcast conditions
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Follow the latest updates of Kanpur Test match between India and Bangladesh here.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Fingers crossed. Rain played a big role on the first day of the second match between India and Bangladesh, as showers and bad light in Kanpur led to only 35 overs being played. The stage is set for a very interesting Test going forward if weather doesn’t play spoilsport as it is forecasted to do over the weekend in Kanpur. Bangladesh will be heading into day two on 107-3, with a set Mominul Haque batting on 40* after fighting through some fiery bowling from India. He is partnered by Mushfiqur Rahim, who has looked solid, with Bangladesh’s experienced lower-middle order set to follow....Read More
Meanwhile, India will be hoping that the rain and overcast conditions will allow their bowlers to extract something from the pitch, with the impact of play not that deep on the surface so far. India clearly expected the pitch to provide some spice, with Rohit Sharma choosing to bowl first after winning the toss – the first time since 2015 an Indian captain has made that decision on home turf.
For the large part, both teams will hope the weather plays along after losing 55 overs to rain on the opening day of the match. Bangladesh played out the new ball without too much damage, and will want their veterans such as Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, and Litton Das to capitalise on friendly conditions, before the black soil starts to play a role for India’s spin duo.
The Tigers themselves have chosen to enter this match with an extra spinner with Taijul Islam, but India will fancy their chances to have their openers set with only two pacers in the opposition. While Ravichandran Ashwin got some spin and uneven bounce, it wasn’t too threatening for the batters, and Ravindra Jadeja remained unused.
The forecast predicts rain overnight as well as on Saturday afternoon, and with the pitch not looking too difficult for batting, both teams will hope achieving a result is still on the cards. India will look for quick wickets to make up for lost time, while Bangladesh will likely work with the instructions to remain patient and watchful.
On Day 1 yesterday – during whatever volume of play was possible – Sharma had put Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men in to bat, marking a bucking of the trend for captains on Indian pitches. With there having been rain on the day before and forcing play to start an hour late, perhaps the idea was to exploit the overcast conditions. There was early movement for Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, but Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan were watchful to begin.
Zakir couldn’t get going, however, and was dismissed for a 24-ball duck after the introduction of Akash Deep, who continued his form of picking up crucial first innings wickets after being introduced as first change bowler. Zakir was dismissed by another fine low catch from Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully, before Shadman Islam was trapped LBW after a good referral by the Indian team.
Shanto came in at number four and steadied the ship with Mominul Haque, putting together a 51-run partnership before one that didn’t turn caught him unawares and sent the Bangladesh captain packing. This was Ashwin’s 420th wicket in Asian conditions, placing him outright second for bowlers with most wickets in Asia ahead of Anil Kumble. Mominul began to find his feet after a streaky start and played some quality shots before the close of play, with Mushfiqur Rahim playing himself in at the other end. Bad light forced the umpires to call play off, and with rain also beginning to pour down over Kanpur, stumps was forced with Bangladesh going solidly at 107-3.
Below are a few pointers related to the 2nd India vs Bangladesh Test:
- Bangladesh will resume at 107-3
- An early start is expected and play can go on till 5:30 provided light permits.
- Sadly, more rain is expected on Day 2.
- Virat Kohli needs 129 more to complete 9000 Test runs.
- Plenty of hopes ride on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Weatherman DK on duty!
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Dinesh Karthik, who is commentating on this match, provides a crucial weather update from Kanpur, stating that there are chances of another delayed start here.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to impress as a fielder
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to impress as a fielder in red-ball cricket. He has already claimed a couple of brilliant catches this series.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Shakib might be playing his last Test
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, 37, announced his international retirement on Thursday and could be playing his last Test match if he is unable to return home for a slated South Africa series.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Akash Deep living up to Rohit's expectations.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: India, who lead the two-match series 1-0, elected to field in overcast conditions and fast bowler Akash Deep vindicated captain Rohit Sharma's decision with two wickets in the first hour of play. He removed openers Zakir Hasan, caught out for a duck, and Shadman Islam, trapped lbw on 24, with his seaming deliveries to the left-handers.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Weather Report
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: It is predicted to rain once again on Day 2 also, with a thunderstorm expected in some parts of Kanpur, according to Accuweather. The temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius, and there is a 80 percent chance of precipitation. Meanwhile in the afternoon, the temperature is expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, with 55 percent chance of precipitation. There will also be an increase in cloud cover.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: India lost two reviews on Day 1
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: India have already lost two reviews on Day 1 and now has to take calculated risks while utilising the final review of the innings. It was Mominul Haque who survived the second unsuccessful DRS taken by Rohit Sharma on Friday. Five reviews were taken inside the first 34 overs in this Test - there were just four in the entirety of the Chennai Test.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ashwin pips Kumble in elusive list
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday achieved an elite feat as he became the first Indian to pick the most wickets in Asia in Tests. In Asia, Ashwin bagged 420 wickets in Tests and holds the top place on the list. While Anil Kumble stands in second place with 419 wickets in Asia.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: What happened on Day 1?
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma invited Bangladesh to bat in overcast conditions as visitors struggled to 107 for three after a brief resistance through Shanto (31). Mominul Haque (40 batting) and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim (6) were at the crease when heavens opened up. Overnight rain had delayed the start of the match by an hour. Heavy overcast conditions influenced India's team selection as the hosts kept all three pacers from the Chennai Test.
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India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Both teams keep fingers crossed
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: The forecast predicts rain overnight as well as on Saturday afternoon, and with the pitch not looking too difficult for batting, both teams will hope achieving a result is still on the cards. India will look for quick wickets to make up for lost time, while Bangladesh will likely work with the instructions to remain patient and watchful.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Onus on Mominul Haque to take BAN forward
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Mominul Haque is well set in the middle with a 40-run knock. He has already faced 81 deliveries and fought a battle against the Indian bowlers on Day 1 to keep going. However, he needs to be a bit more cautious at the start of Day 2's play, with overcast conditions expected to assist the pacers.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Indian bowlers ban on overcast conditions
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Indian bowlers will rely on the overcast conditions to extract something from the pitch, with the impact of play not that deep on the surface so far. Akash Deep did take some advantage of it on the opening day with two quick wickets early in the game. India clearly expected the pitch to provide some spice, with Rohit Sharma choosing to bowl first after winning the toss — the first time since 2015 an Indian captain has made that decision on home turf.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Hello and welcome
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: Hello and welcome to our live blog of Day 2 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh from Kanpur.
