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Green Park, Kanpur
, Sep 27, 2024
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That wraps up another rain-affected day, with the entire Day 2 lost to the weather. The forecast for Day 3, September 29th, is far more promising, and we remain hopeful for a full day of play, giving this Test enough time for all possible outcomes. Even though today's play has been called off, let's hope the conditions improve in time for a full day of action on Day 3. Given that we have lost an entire day's play, we are likely to see early starts for the remainder of the Test. You can join us well ahead of time as we build up to what could be an exciting day of Test cricket. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Well, the inevitable news has arrived, STUMPS have been called for Day 2 without a single ball bowled. The weather forecast had hinted at heavier rain, and despite our optimism, persistent drizzle has dashed any hopes of play today. Both teams will now regroup and return on Day 3, hopefully to better conditions, with the aim of pushing for a result in the remaining days.
UPDATE - 8.16 am GMT - Not much has changed since the last update, with the drizzle continuing on and off throughout the day. Puddles have formed on the covers, which have been spread across the entire ground, and with the sun not making an appearance at all, the situation remains bleak. As optimistic as we want to be, the prospects of any play today seem slim at best. Let's hope for a positive change, but the weather isn't helping our cause at the moment.
While we await more news from Kanpur, let’s take a look at the next big ICC event, the Women's T20 World Cup, which is set to unfold from October 3, 2024, in the UAE. This exciting spectacle will feature 10 teams competing in two groups of five. Originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, it had to be relocated due to the political unrest in the country. As always, Australia will be a favourite, entering the tournament as the defending champions and having lifted the trophy six times in the past. The allure of women's cricket has been steadily rising, and anticipation is building for what promises to be another spectacular tournament.
In case you missed it, during a press conference before this Test, Shakib Al Hasan expressed his desire to retire from the Test format. While he mentioned that he is done with T20Is, with the World Cup being his final appearance, he hopes to play his last Test at home. Bangladesh is set to host South Africa for a two-match Test series in October, though the series is pending security clearance from Cricket South Africa due to political unrest in the country over the past couple of months. If the series gets the green light, one of Bangladesh's greatest players could bid farewell to Test cricket at the national capital, Dhaka.
With the start of this Test being gloomy and rain still in the forecast for Day 3, the outlook for the final two days is much more promising, with brighter skies and significantly improved conditions. This could give both teams just enough time to push for a decisive result. India, in particular, may press harder to force a result, making the contest even more intriguing. Bangladesh, with their capabilities, could certainly look to capitalize on any opportunity that comes their way, setting up an exciting remainder of the match!
UPDATE - 6.42 am GMT - Live visuals show the fourth umpire, Virender Sharma, having a discussion with who appears to be the chief of the ground staff. They are likely assessing the time needed to prepare the field for some play today, if and when the rain subsides. While the light has improved somewhat, the rain needs to stop completely before the ground staff can begin their work. The waiting game continues!
The day has changed, but New Zealand's fortunes do not seem to have improved. Having lost both openers before the close of play on Day 2, Day 3 has started in the worst possible fashion for the visitors, as they continue to struggle against a dominant Sri Lankan side. Starting the day at 22/2 in response to Sri Lanka's mammoth total of 602, the Kiwis have been bundled out for just 88. Prabath Jayasuriya and debutant Nishan Peiris joined forces to run through the Kiwis, with Jayasuriya claiming his 8th five-wicket haul in Galle. Trailing by 514 runs, the visitors have been asked to bat again, facing an uphill battle as they look to recover in their second innings.
UPDATE - 6.05 am GMT - Live visuals show the Super Soppers rolling over the covers with the covers well intact, but with dark clouds still looming overhead, the umpires are checking the light meters, signalling that light may also be a concern. We've lost an entire session on Day 2 as Lunch is officially called. To make matters worse, it has started drizzling again. Abhinav Mukund informs us that the next official update will be at 6.40 am GMT. Although the situation doesn't look very promising at the moment, we remain optimistic that the weather will clear and allow some play to resume.
UPDATE - 5.45 am GMT - We are as happy to inform you as you are to read this - It has stopped raining! However, given the amount of rain we've had, there’s still a long way to go, and the ground staff will first need to deal with the waterlogged covers. Finally, a ray of hope and now let's hope that the weather holds up for the rest of the day.
UPDATE - 5.27 am GMT - Oh, no! The rain has returned, confirming the ground staff's cautious decision to keep the covers on in anticipation of another shower. Unfortunately, this means that any hopes of play today are dwindling. Let’s stay hopeful for a break in the weather!
While we wait for better news from Kanpur, let's take a look at why this match carries extra significance, especially considering the current standings in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table and the race to secure a spot in the top two. India, sitting at the top of the table, will be eager to get back on the field and maximize this home advantage, with a particular focus on winning this match. A draw would mean sharing points, something India will want to avoid. With their formidable home record and dominance, they will fancy their chances of making the most of this opportunity, especially with the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand on home soil.
UPDATE - 5.06 am GMT - We are hearing that both teams, who had arrived at the venue, have now returned to their hotel. Things are looking quite bleak for any sort of action today. For now, all we can do is hope for the situation to improve. Stay tuned for more news.
UPDATE - 4.42 am GMT - There's a bit of positive news as the rain has stopped in Kanpur. However, there hasn't been any movement on the ground yet, with the covers still firmly in place. It seems the ground staff believe this could be just a brief break in the rain, and another spell may be on the horizon. Let's remain hopeful for some quick progress as we await further updates!
Back to Sri Lanka, where Kamindu Mendis’s impressive 182, along with centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, have propelled the hosts to a commanding total of 602. Batting late on Day 2, New Zealand found themselves in early trouble, losing both openers and now face a challenging situation as they look to steady the ship. With Sri Lanka in the driver’s seat, it’ll be intriguing to see how the visitors respond on Day 3. It’s nice and sunny in Galle, where the day has just begun. You can switch tabs and follow all the action as it unfolds!
Moving to England now, where the hosts, trailing 0-2 in the ODI series against their old rivals Australia, have staged a remarkable comeback to bring the series level. In a rain-affected fourth ODI at Lord's, England set a formidable total of 312 in a 39-overs-per-side contest after being put into bat. Key contributions from Ben Duckett and Harry Brook anchored the innings, but it was Liam Livingstone who stole the show with a blistering 27-ball 62, including an explosive final over where he clattered Mitchell Starc for 28 runs. In reply, Australia started brightly with a solid opening partnership, but once that 68-run stand was broken, the wheels fell off and they were eventually bowled out for 126 inside 25 overs. As neutrals, we all wanted the series to go the distance, and our prayers have been answered. The series decider is set to take place in Bristol on Sunday, September 29, where rain is likely to follow the two teams, but let’s hope for the best!
Over in the UAE, after a disappointing ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, South Africa have drawn first blood in their T20I series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas secured a fairly dominant victory, showcasing their prowess both with bat and ball, taking an unassailable lead in the two-match series. Patrick Kruger’s impressive four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting the Irish to 171, while the opening duo of Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks played pivotal roles in powering South Africa to a comfortable win. The second and final T20I of the series is scheduled for September 29th, Sunday, as the Proteas look to complete a clean sweep. Meanwhile, Ireland will aim to end the series on level terms and gain momentum heading into the ODI series that follows.
While we await improvements in the weather in Kanpur, let’s take a moment to recap an action-packed Friday in the cricketing world! One of the standout performances came from Sri Lanka's latest batting sensation, Kamindu Mendis, who made headlines by etching his name in the history books. He equalled the legendary Sir Don Bradman by reaching 1,000 Test runs in just 13 innings, marking the second-fewest innings taken to achieve this milestone in Test history. Only Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes have accomplished this feat in fewer innings, both achieving it in just 12 innings.
UPDATE - 3.36 am GMT - Live visuals show that it’s still drizzling, and the entire ground is under covers. The match officials, armed with umbrellas, are inspecting the outfield, which has taken a hit due to the incessant rains over the past day and a half. Abhinav Mukund informs us that the rain had stopped briefly earlier, and just as the ground staff began removing the covers, the rain made an unwelcome return. The match officials are now heading towards the Bangladesh camp, where the two on-field umpires are sharing their observations with head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe. Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE - 3.21 am GMT - We have official confirmation that the start of play on Day 2 has been delayed due to rain. It's a similar start to the day as yesterday, but remember, we did manage to get the game underway after an hour's delay. Let's hope for a repeat today, if not an earlier start. Stick around for more news.
UPDATE - 3.10 am GMT - Well, not the start any of us would have hoped for as a drizzle has settled in at Kanpur. That puts the possibility of an early start out of the picture, but let's remain optimistic that the rain will ease off soon and conditions will improve in time for play to begin at the usual time of 4 am GMT. Stay tuned for further updates!
As we gear up for Day 2, the forecast doesn’t look promising, with more rain looming on the horizon. But if we’re fortunate enough to avoid the showers, we could be in for another gripping day of Test cricket. In rain-affected Tests like this one, lost time is often made up by starting the day early, and that could be the case today, weather permitting. So, stay tuned as we bring you all the action from Kanpur!
The second session was delayed by a brief shower, but once play resumed, Ravichandran Ashwin quickly sent the Bangladesh skipper packing. Despite looking scratchy at times, Mominul hung in there alongside Mushfiqur Rahim as the light began to fade. However, just 9 overs into the session, bad light forced the players off the field, and soon after, rain dashed any hopes of further play for the day.
The action on Day 1 began after an hour's delay due to overnight rain, with Rohit Sharma electing to bowl first. Bangladesh’s openers showed some fight early on, but it wasn’t long before India’s Akash Deep made his mark, dismissing both openers with disciplined bowling. Najmul Hossain Shanto looked assured at the crease, while Mominul Haque, despite a nervy start, found a way to settle in, guiding Bangladesh to Lunch with minimal damage.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks, to Day 2 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur! Day 1 was marred by rain, allowing only 35 overs of play, but both teams managed to land a few blows, setting up what promises to be a fascinating second day, provided the weather cooperates.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, India have made the most of the time they've had with the ball and will likely be the slightly happier side at the end of Day 1. However, Bangladesh have shown resilience and will be eager to continue their fight heading into Day 2. Given the time lost today, we might be in for an early start on Day 2, that is the 28th of September, although there's no official confirmation yet. Be sure to join us early as we build up to what promises to be another interesting day of Test cricket. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
The second session saw India make a breakthrough with Ravichandran Ashwin trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto in front of the stumps. Mominul Haque, however, continued to show his mettle, riding his luck while ensuring that the bad balls were punished. Alongside him, Mushfiqur Rahim adopted a cautious approach, settling in well. Just as Bangladesh looked to build momentum, bad light descended, followed closely by rain, bringing a premature end to a gripping day's play.
Earlier in the day, the game began after an hour's delay due to overnight rain, which left the outfield wet. With overcast skies overhead, Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in opting to bowl first, marking the first time in nine years that India, in a home Test, inserted the opposition into bat. However, the first session didn't quite go as planned for the hosts, as Bangladesh put up a solid resistance. Akash Deep, rewarded for his consistency with line and length, managed to dismiss both openers. Despite these early breakthroughs, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque steadied the ship, ensuring the visitors went into lunch in a better position.
Unfortunately, we don't have good news. The rain has taken full control, and STUMPS have been called for Day 1. With the weather casting uncertainty over the start of this Test match, today's outcome felt inevitable. However, despite the interruptions and delays, we've been treated to some truly competitive red-ball cricket on Day 1.
UPDATE - 9.19 am GMT - The rain shows no signs of letting up, and with conditions looking grim, you can switch tabs to catch all the action from the ongoing match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The hosts have delivered an impressive batting display, led by Dinesh Chandimal and now Kamindu Mendis.
UPDATE - 8.56 am GMT - With heavy clouds looming overhead, the drizzle has intensified into a steady downpour and the ground is now fully sealed as the covers have been firmly put in place.
UPDATE - 8.38 am GMT - Uh oh! The light has faded significantly, prompting the two umpires to converge and discuss the situation. After a brief conversation, they've decided that the conditions are no longer suitable for play, and the players are walking off the field. To be honest, this was coming as it had gradually darkened over the last few overs, with overcast skies dominating the scene. While it isn't raining at the moment, the ground staff anticipate a bout of rain is just around the corner and, as a precaution, are bringing the covers on. We managed to get 9 overs of play in since Lunch, during which Bangladesh lost their skipper, but Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim fought it out under the fading light.
End Of The Over 35 : 107/3
5 Runs
- 134.1
- 034.2
- 434.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
M. Haque
40 (81)
M. Rahim
6 (13)
J. Bumrah
9-4-19-0
34.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Angling across, on a fuller length, just outside off, Mominul Haque with two minds goes for a poke at it but misses.
34.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Did Mominul get some bat on it? Bumrah gets the line down leg and keeps the length tight, Mominul Haque looks to tickle it fine and gets a faint edge on it but luckily for him, the ball lands in front of the keeper.
34.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Bowls it outside off, on a length, Mominul Haque lets this one be.
34.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
FOUR! In the air, but goes over! That will encourage Bumrah for sure! He serves it on a length, outside off angling it away, and drawing Mominul Haque to play at it. Haque drives it in an attempt to get it through covers but gets a thick outside edge that goes over third slip for a boundary.
34.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Full and outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.
34.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Mushfiqur Rahim
Starts the spell from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to dab it down the deck but gets it off the inner half to deep fine for a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 102/3
8 Runs
- 033.1
- 433.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 433.6
M. Haque
36 (76)
M. Rahim
5 (12)
A. Deep
10-4-34-2
33.6
4
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
FOUR! What a way to come back from Mominul Haque! Too full from Akash Deep just around off, Haque gets his front foot ahead and times his push perfectly past mid off for a boundary to end the over.
33.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
A very big appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. After a long chat with the men behind the stumps, Rohit Sharma opts to send it upstairs! Akash Deep bowls it full and gets the ball to nip in off the deck around middle and leg, Mominul Haque looks to play it across the line but plays for the angle going away and misses onto his pads and gets beaten on the inside edge. The UltraEdge shows no spike but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching marginally outside leg. India lose another review and Mominul Haque survives a scare. The hosts now have only one review remaining.
33.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
A perfect pearl! Bangs it into the deck, on a back of a length around middle and angles it away, with some extra zip off the deck. Mominul Haque is stuck in the crease and looks to keep it out but misses on the outside edge.
33.3
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Switches to over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque with not much of foot movement looks to play at it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge back onto the pads.
33.2
4
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Made it look very easy! Akash Deep digs it short and over off, Mominul Haque waits back, watches the ball and just ramps it over the slip cordon for a boundary.
33.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Mominul Haque solidly blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 33 : 94/3
1 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
M. Rahim
5 (12)
M. Haque
28 (70)
R. Ashwin
9-0-22-1
32.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Flatter and fuller, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks on the back foot and defends it down the deck.
32.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Tossed up, at the foot of the batter, Mushfiqur Rahim jams it to mid-wicket.
32.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Darts it quicker and fuller, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim steers it straight to point.
32.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque clips it behind square on the leg side for one.
32.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Loops it full does Ashwin, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque blocks it with soft hands.
32.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
A stifled appeal for LBW! This is flighted up, on middle, Mominul Haque looks for the sweep but gets a feather on it as it catches the top edge and goes on to hit Mominul on the forearm.
End Of The Over 32 : 93/3
11 Runs
- 231.1
- 431.2
- 131.3
- 431.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
M. Rahim
5 (9)
M. Haque
27 (67)
A. Deep
9-4-26-2
31.6
0
Akash Deep To Mushfiqur Rahim
Gets some away movement, on a fuller length, well outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone.
31.5
0
Akash Deep To Mushfiqur Rahim
On a length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pats it down towards gully.
31.4
4
Akash Deep To Mushfiqur Rahim
FOUR! Streaky but that will count! Akash Deep switches to over the wicket and bowls it on a fuller length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim with deft hands opens the bat face just enough for the ball to catch the outside edge and go through the gap between third slip and gully for a boundary.
31.3
1
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
On a length, on middle, Mominul Haque looks for the block in front but gets it off the inner half to deep fine for one.
31.2
4
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Class written all over it! Akash Deep overcooks this fuller in length, just outside off, Mominul Haque leans onto it and creams his drive through covers for a boundary.
31.1
2
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
From wider on the crease, Deep bowls it full and into the stumps, Mominul Haque clips it off his pads through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
The sun that was out at the start of the session has now given way to overcast skies. Dinesh Karthik informs us that rain is forecasted around 2 pm local time, which is just about 15 minutes from now. Although the floodlights are on, it looks a bit dark, something the umpires will have to keep an eye on.
End Of The Over 31 : 82/3
2 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 130.3
- 130.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
M. Rahim
1 (6)
M. Haque
20 (64)
R. Ashwin
8-0-21-1
30.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Akash Deep is throwing himself around in the field! Great effort! This is fuller and turning in around middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim hangs back and cuts it hard to the right of point where Deep dives and makes a sharp stop.
30.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Flighted up, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets an inside edge onto his pads trying to block it with a straight bat.
30.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Looped up, at the stumps, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
30.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Drifting it into the pads, on a fuller length, Mushfiqur Rahim clips it in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.
30.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Fuller and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pats it down the deck.
30.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Flighted up, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim watchfully blocks it off the back foot.
End Of The Over 30 : 80/3
0 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
M. Haque
19 (63)
M. Rahim
0 (1)
A. Deep
8-4-15-2
29.6
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Mominul Haque gets right behind it and blocks it out.
29.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Keeps it tight on a length, over off, Mominul Haque taps it to point.
29.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Angles it in, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulders arms.
29.3
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
On a length, over off, Mominul Haque dabs it to point.
29.2
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque pats it to point.
29.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Beauty to start the over! Steams in from around the wicket and bangs the hard length angling one back in, over off, Mominul Haque has a feel for it away from his body but misses on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 29 : 80/3
2 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 228.3
- 028.4
- W 28.5
- 028.6
M. Rahim
0 (1)
M. Haque
19 (57)
R. Ashwin
7-0-19-1
28.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mushfiqur Rahim
Full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim stabs it down the deck right under his eyes.
Mushfiqur Rahim comes in at number 5.
28.5
W
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto OUT!
OUT! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Looked very plumb to the naked eye but Najmul Hossain Shanto sends it upstairs for a review. Ravichandran Ashwin bowls it full and on middle with the angle coming into the left-hander, Najmul Hossain Shanto plants his front leg out and looks to play at it with a straight bat for the ball turning away. There is no turn on offer as the ball slides in and goes onto hit the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the Ball Tracking confirms all three reds. Bangladesh lose a review and their skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto! Bangladesh lose one early after Lunch and are now 80/3!
28.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Looped up, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out and blocks it with a straight bat.
28.3
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fired in full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto paddles it behind to the left of deep fine where Akash Deep dives and keeps it down to two runs. The 50-run stand also comes up between these two!
28.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Keeps it at the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.
28.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
From around the wicket, Ashwin fires it full, on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 28 : 78/2
1 Runs
- 1 NB 27.1
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
M. Haque
19 (57)
N. Shanto
29 (52)
A. Deep
7-3-15-2
27.6
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Surprises Mominul with a well-directed bouncer, angling in over middle and leg, Mominul Haque ducks under and leaves it alone.
27.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Attacks the stumps on a fuller length, Mominul Haque keeps it out with a solid face presentation to covers.
27.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Fuller and on off, Mominul Haque checks his shot to point.
27.3
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Drags the length down and angles it into the batter, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque gets on top of his toes and works it around to mid on.
27.2
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Bowls this outside off, and keeps the length good, Mominul Haque looks to cut it through the off side but misses.
27.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
On a hard length, over off, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line and dabs it to the off side.
27.1
nb
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
NO BALL! Deep starts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length just outside off, Mominul Haque taps it to backward point. The third umpire calls for overstepping and it will be a No Ball!
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Akash Deep (6-3-14-2).
End Of The Over 27 : 77/2
3 Runs
- 126.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 126.4
- 126.5
- 026.6
N. Shanto
29 (52)
M. Haque
19 (50)
R. Ashwin
6-0-17-0
26.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Looped up, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto is happy to leave it alone. A good positive start from Bangladesh post Lunch!
26.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Fired in quicker and fuller, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
26.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Drifting into the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it through mid on and rotates the strike over.
26.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tossed up, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto charges down the track and whips it to mid off.
26.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.
26.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
So nearly trickled back onto the stumps! Ashwin starts from around the wicket and flights it up, full and on leg, Mominul Haque looks for the sweep but the ball is too full for the shot. The ball brushes his glove and squeezes past the leg stump and through the legs of the keeper for a single.
Right then, after a 15-minute delay, we are all set for the second session to get underway. The sun is out as the two umpires and the Indian players head to the centre. India are starting with spin in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin. It will be Ashwin to Mominul Haque first up. Two slips and a short leg in place. Away we go...
UPDATE - 7.37 am GMT - While it has stopped raining, we are going to have a bit of a delay in the proceedings. The majority of the covers have been removed but the ground staff need a bit more time to mop up the outfield. The second session will commence at 7.55 am GMT. The skies have cleared up a bit and we can see some blue skies. Hopefully, the good weather will hold for the rest of the day.
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Throughout the first session, there was ample assistance for the pacers to keep them interested, but the conditions are likely to ease over the course of the next two sessions. For Shanto and Mominul, the challenge now is to start afresh after Lunch. Once they settle in, they must ensure they convert their starts into substantial scores. While the players enjoy their lunch, you can switch tabs and follow the action from Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle where the hosts are piling on the runs. Be sure to join us back here at 7.40 am GMT for the start of the second session, and let's hope the rain subsides so we can have a prompt start.
Promoted to number three, Mominul Haque looked shaky at the start but managed to put the balls that beat the bat behind him. Alongside Najmul Hossain Shanto, he ensured they capitalized on run-scoring opportunities whenever they presented themselves. Both batters successfully survived LBW reviews against them, allowing Bangladesh to head into Lunch with just two wickets down.
After being inserted into bat, Bangladesh knew they were in for a challenging phase early on. The two openers managed to navigate the first half hour unscathed, showing some resilience against the Indian bowling attack. However, their troubles began as soon as Akash Deep was introduced into the attack. First, Zakir Hasan edged a low sharp catch to gully, and then India successfully managed to overturn an LBW call against Shadman Islam.
End of an eventful session of Test cricket! Bangladesh will feel they have done the hard yards and will be the happier of the two sides. On the other hand, India, despite having helpful conditions, may feel a bit disappointed to have taken only two wickets. They would have hoped for more breakthroughs given the assistance offered by the pitch for the pacers. As the drizzle intensifies, the ground staff swiftly bring the covers on in an effort to protect the entire ground.
End Of The Over 26 : 74/2
1 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
N. Shanto
28 (48)
M. Haque
17 (48)
A. Deep
6-3-14-2
25.6
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Angling in, on a fuller length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto safely negates it to mid on off the front foot. That will be Lunch on DAY 1!
25.5
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Deep fires a yorker, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto is equal to the task and jams it down the deck.
25.4
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller in length, in and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and blocks it to mid off.
The drizzle getting a bit heavier. Important for the two batters to not lose their concentration and see off the last three balls.
25.3
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a back of a length, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it to the left of square leg where Siraj dives and makes a good stop.
25.2
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Deep bowls it on a length and just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto covers the line and blocks it down the strip.
25.1
1
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
On a fuller length, angling into the stumps, Mominul Haque tries to drive but gets it off the inner edge to the left of square leg for a single.
Akash Deep comes back on to bowl what should be the last over of the session. Murali Kartik informs us that there is a bit of rain in the air.
End Of The Over 25 : 73/2
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
N. Shanto
28 (43)
M. Haque
16 (47)
J. Bumrah
8-4-14-0
24.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bowls this beautifully, on a short of a good length over middle and leg, cramping the batter for any room. Najmul Hossain Shanto is stuck in the crease attempting to keep it out but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball goes on to hit high on his thigh pad.
24.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Attacks the stumps, on a length, with the angle coming into the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto manages to jam it down the deck.
24.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
24.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Angles one back in, on a back of a length, on the bodyline, Mominul Haque gets hurried and sticks his bat out. The ball crashes into his bottom glove and goes behind square on the leg side for a single.
24.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Gets the line closer, and hurls it on top of off, on a good length, Mominul Haque stays behind the line and dabs it to point.
24.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Steams in from around the wicket and hits the deck hard, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque is unbothered and watches the ball zip past to the keeper.
End Of The Over 24 : 72/2
2 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 223.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
N. Shanto
28 (40)
M. Haque
15 (44)
R. Ashwin
5-0-14-0
23.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a nagging length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket.
23.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Quicker through the air, but still full and at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out to the leg side.
23.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Beautifully flighted, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and blocks it right under his eyes.
23.3
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it behind square on the leg side for a brace.
23.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Slows it down and bowls it full, at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it back to the bowler.
23.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Tossed up, at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 23 : 70/2
4 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 422.6
M. Haque
15 (44)
N. Shanto
26 (34)
J. Bumrah
7-4-13-0
22.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Sublime shot! Bumrah errs and bowls it full, outside off, Mominul Haque with a high elbow, angles the face of the bat and drives it beautifully though covers for a boundary.
22.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
On top of middle and off, on a good length, Mominul Haque keeps it out well.
22.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Gets the ball to zip off the deck on a hard length around off-stump line, Mominul Haque is drawn into the shot but the ball moves away beating the bat on the outside edge.
22.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
A tad fuller in length, into the stumps, Mominul Haque knocks it to mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Bold leave! On a hard length, angling in around off, Mominul Haque sees the line closely and trusts the bounce to let this one go through. The ball zips just past the off stump!
22.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
From around the wicket, Bumrah angles it into the batter, on a length and into middle and leg, Mominul Haque gets his bat in front and dead bats it down the deck.
End Of The Over 22 : 66/2
5 Runs
- 021.1
- 121.2
- 021.3
- 421.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
N. Shanto
26 (34)
M. Haque
11 (38)
R. Ashwin
4-0-12-0
21.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Gets one to grip and turns away a bit, off the nagging length around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto squeezes it out down the deck.
21.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Pushed through fuller, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to short leg.
21.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! How good a shot was that from Shanto! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto reverse sweeps it to utmost perfection through point for a boundary.
21.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a nagging length just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to the off side.
21.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Ashwin serves this just down leg, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
21.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Comes back into the attack from around the wicket and lands it full, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks it straight to short leg.
End Of The Over 21 : 61/2
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
N. Shanto
22 (30)
M. Haque
10 (36)
J. Bumrah
6-4-9-0
20.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a fuller length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms.
20.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Switches to around the wicket and hurls it in, on a good length, in the corridor on off, with some inward movement. Najmul Hossain Shanto watches the line closely and leaves it alone.
20.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
20.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a hard length, angling away outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto thinks about leaving it alone but leaves his bat hanging. The ball rolls off the bottom part of his bat towards the slip cordon.
20.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Was there some bat on it? Doesn't look like it! Bumrah hits the back of a length, on the hips of Shanto, who gets high on his toes and tries to tuck it away but misses. The ball clips him high on the thigh pad and lobs to the left of square leg where Akash Deep takes the catch.
20.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
From over the wicket, Bumrah hones in at the stumps, on a hard length, Najmul Hossain Shanto confidently defends it to mid on.
End Of The Over 20 : 61/2
5 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 419.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
N. Shanto
22 (24)
M. Haque
10 (36)
M. Siraj
7-0-27-0
19.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Comes from around the wicket for the last one and bowls it into the pads, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to the right of mid-wicket where Akash Deep dives and makes a solid stop to keep it down to just the single.
19.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a fuller length, going away from around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to backward point.
19.4
4
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Nice shot that from the Bangladeshi skipper! Too full from Siraj on the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it off his pads and gets it right through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller and angling across, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto watches the ball go through to the keeper.
19.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Fuller this time, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right behind the line and blocks it down the deck.
19.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
From over the wicket, Siraj bashes it into the deck, on a back of a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rises with the bounce but leaves the ball alone.
End Of The Over 19 : 56/2
1 Runs
- 118.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
M. Haque
10 (36)
N. Shanto
17 (18)
J. Bumrah
5-3-9-0
18.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Full and angling into the stumps, Mominul Haque tries to flick this one but misses as the ball pops off his pads and goes wide of gully.
18.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma get together for a chat and the skipper decides to send it upstairs for a review. Bumrah bowls this on a back of a length, around off and gets the ball to shape back sharply into the left-hander, Mominul Haque is caught in the crease as he looks to keep it out and misses on the inside edge and gets pinged near the flap on the back pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching in line and impact to be in line but the ball to be clipping the bails which turns out as the umpire's call. The on-field call of NOT OUT stays but India retain their review.
18.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
On a good length, wider on off, Mominul Haque shoulders arms.
18.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Bowls it nicely, on a good length, just outside off, with a hint of movement off the deck, Mominul Haque plants his front leg out and decides to leave it out.
18.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Mominul Haque
Switches to around the wicket and lands it on a hard length, angling it in, around middle and off, Mominul Haque is hurried a bit but squeezes it out to square leg.
18.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length and on the hips of the left-hander, Najmul Hossain Shanto just about manages to get some bat as he tucks it in front of square leg for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah (4-3-8-0) returns to the attack with just over 30 minutes to go for Lunch.
End Of The Over 18 : 55/2
4 Runs
- 417.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
M. Haque
10 (31)
N. Shanto
16 (17)
M. Siraj
6-0-22-0
17.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Left alone and rightly so! Siraj hurls this on a hard length, just outside off, in that channel, Mominul Haque watches the line closely and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.
17.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
On a length, on off, Mominul Haque solidly blocks it to covers.
17.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Gets the line a bit closer to the off stump and lands it on a hard length getting some zip off the deck, Mominul Haque goes towards the line but opts to make a leave at the very end.
17.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Switches to around the wicket and serves this wider on off, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque is unbothered and makes another leave.
17.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Follows up with a hard-length delivery just outside off, Mominul Haque trusts the bounce and makes the leave.
17.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Mominul Haque plays this very well and gets another boundary off his name. Siraj bangs it into the deck, angling it away, just outside off, Mominul Haque quickly shifts his weight back and delicately ramps it over the slip cordon for a boundary.
End Of The Over 17 : 51/2
5 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 416.3
- 116.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
N. Shanto
16 (17)
M. Haque
6 (25)
A. Deep
5-3-13-2
16.6
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Good length, over middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto hops and covers the line before stabbing it down the deck.
16.5
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
From the over-the-wicket angle, Deep bowls it full and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms.
16.4
1
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Into the pads, on a length, Mominul Haque clips it to deep fine leg for a single.
16.3
4
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
FOUR! Up and over! Mominul Haque gets a freebie and makes the most of it. Akash Deep digs one short and outside off, asking to be hit, Haque cuts it aerially over backward point and gets his first boundary.
16.2
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Outside off, on a length, Mominul Haque charges towards the line of the ball, only to hold his wrists high and make the leave.
16.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Angling in, on a good length, on off, Mominul Haque tries to dive it straight but mistimes it back to the bowler who makes half a stop on his follow through.
End Of The Over 16 : 46/2
4 Runs
- 415.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
N. Shanto
16 (15)
M. Haque
1 (21)
M. Siraj
5-0-18-0
15.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Gets the line closer to the off-stump, on a hard length, Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it out in front of backward point.
15.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Too wide outside off, fuller in length, Najmul Hossain Shanto sees the line and leaves it alone.
15.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto covers the line well and taps it to mid on.
15.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Hits the hard length and angles it across, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto attempts to play at it with soft hands and away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge, quite comprehensively!
15.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Angling across on a fuller length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on and blocks it to the off side.
15.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Edged and goes through, yet again! Siraj bowls this fuller in length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and just opens the bat face enough for the ball to get a healthy outside edge through the gap between the slip cordon and gully for a boundary.
End Of The Over 15 : 42/2
0 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
M. Haque
1 (21)
N. Shanto
12 (9)
A. Deep
4-3-8-2
14.6
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque taps it to backward point. End of another solid over from Akash Deep!
14.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Beaten off the backfoot this time! Drags the length a tad short, on off, with an upright seam and gets the ball to shape away just enough to beat the outside edge of Mominul Haque's bat as he looks to keep it out off the back foot.
14.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Beaten again! Akash Deep is hitting those probing lines and making a real impact! Hits the hard length, in and around off and gets the ball to straighten off the deck a bit. Mominul Haque looks for a gentle push on the front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.3
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
On a back of a length, over off, Mominul Haque confidently pats it down to point.
14.2
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Bangs this into the deck on a good length and gets the ball to shoot and shape away a bit off the deck, Mominul Haque is drawn into the shot and looks to poke at it away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge with the extra bounce and shape.
14.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Comes from around the wicket and lands it on a hard length, outside off, coming in with the angle, Mominul Haque sees the line and opts to let it be.
End Of The Over 14 : 42/2
5 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 413.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
N. Shanto
12 (9)
M. Haque
1 (15)
M. Siraj
4-0-14-0
13.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A tad bit wide, full and angling away from the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride in and then makes the leave.
13.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
On a length, angling across, well outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
13.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire turns it down! After a long chat with the bowler and Rishabh Pant, skipper Rohit Sharma sends it upstairs. This is on a back of a length, around middle and leg, nipping back in sharply. Najmul Hossain Shanto hops back and looks to tuck it away on the leg side but misses and gets pinged high on the thigh pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike but the Ball Tracking confirms the ball to be pitching down leg. The on-field call stays and India burn a review.
A loud shout for LBW but the umpire shakes his head! Rohit Sharma walks up to Mohammed Siraj who looks very confident, before taking the review. It did look high in real-time though. UltraEdge shows no bat but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to have pitched outside leg. India lose a review.
13.3
4
Mohammed Siraj To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Edged and it races past Yashasvi Jaiswal! Siraj keeps the length fuller and angles it across, just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto with soft hands looks to play at it with a straight bat but gets a thick outside edge past diving Jaiswal at gully to his right for a boundary.
13.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Bowls it full and on off, Mominul Haque leans ahead and taps it to covers for a quick single.
13.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Mominul Haque
Siraj comes back into the attack and steams in from over the wicket, lands it on a fuller length, well outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.
DRINKS! What an eventful first hour of play we’ve witnessed! Following a solid start with the ball, India have made two key breakthroughs, making their decision to bowl first shine even brighter. While the pitch hasn't offered much assistance to the pacers, disciplined lines and lengths have provided opportunities to exploit. However, with the ball starting to grip and behaving in line with Kanpur's reputation, spin has been introduced earlier than expected. Bangladesh will now be looking to regroup and navigate the remainder of the session until Lunch without losing any more wickets. Mohammed Siraj comes back for a burst.
End Of The Over 13 : 37/2
8 Runs
- W 12.1
- 012.2
- 412.3
- 012.4
- 412.5
- 012.6
N. Shanto
8 (5)
M. Haque
0 (13)
A. Deep
3-2-8-2
12.6
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
Deep changes his angle of attack as he comes from over the wicket now and angles it across the batter, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto has a slight poke at the away-going delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
12.5
4
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Nothing streaky about this one. A lovely shot from the Bangladesh skipper. Fuller in length from Deep, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his weight on the front foot and leans into the drive. Times the drive to the left of mid off for his second boundary.
12.4
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
In the corridor of off, on a good length, left alone by Shanto.
12.3
4
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Deep serves it fuller in length, in the channel on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it away from his body but does so with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that races through the gap between gully and backward point for a boundary.
12.2
0
Akash Deep To Najmul Hossain Shanto
At 136.9 kph, sprayed down leg, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto misses the tickle as the ball brushes his pads and goes on the bounce to the right of the keeper, Rishabh Pant who makes a good diving stop.
The skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out to bat at number 4 for Bangladesh!
12.1
W
Akash Deep To Shadman Islam OUT!
OUT LBW! A big, big shout for LBW but the umpire remains unmoved! Akash Deep is pretty convinced and after having a chat with Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma takes the review. It looked to be going down leg from the around-the-wicket angle. With an upright seam, Akash bowls it on a good length, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam hops and shapes up to work it across the line. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it near the knee roll on the front pad. There is no bat involved on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the leg stump, much to the surprise of Rohit Sharma and Co. The on-field decision will have to be overturned and Bangladesh have now lost both their openers. Shadman Islam walks back for 24 (36) and Bangladesh are now 29/2!
End Of The Over 12 : 29/1
1 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
M. Haque
0 (13)
S. Islam
24 (35)
R. Ashwin
3-0-7-0
11.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Fired down leg by Ashwin, Mominul Haque gets inside the line to sweep it fine but misses.
11.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
This is fuller and quicker, on off, Mominul Haque presses forward to keep it out.
11.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
Ashwin loops it up and gets the ball to spin away from the left-hander, fuller in length, Mominul Haque reaches out in front for the sweep but fails to connect.
11.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Mominul Haque
With a first slip and gully in place, Ashwin bowls it a bit short, on off, Mominul Haque stays back and stabs it down the deck.
11.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Slower through the air and on a nagging length, on off, Shadman Islam comes forward to defend but the ball spins away to catch the outside edge. The ball rolls to the right of short third for a single.
11.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Drifting in, full and on off, Shadman Islam lunges and checks the drive to mid off.
End Of The Over 11 : 28/1
0 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
M. Haque
0 (9)
S. Islam
23 (33)
A. Deep
2-2-0-1
10.6
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Angling in, on a good length, on off, Mominul Haque defends it right under his eyes. Another maiden for Akash Deep.
10.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Serves it on a length, on the sixth stump line, Mominul Haque shoulders arms watchfully.
10.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Closer to the off-stump line, fuller too, Mominul Haque covers his off stump and makes the leave.
10.3
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Goes wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle and lands it on a back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque steers it from the crease to backward point.
10.2
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Fuller in length now, on off, Mominul Haque lets the ball come to him and defends it on the off side.
10.1
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Going away off the deck, on a back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque dabs it off the back foot to backward point.
End Of The Over 10 : 28/1
2 Runs
- 29.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
S. Islam
23 (33)
M. Haque
0 (3)
R. Ashwin
2-0-6-0
9.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Full, on middle and off, Shadman Islam gets a big stride out in an attempt to block but gets an outside edge to backward point.
9.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
That's a beauty from Ashwin! Gets the ball to grip the surface a bit, on a nagging length just outside off, Shadman Islam looks to tuck it across the line but misses.
9.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Fires it quicker and fuller, on middle, Shadman Islam eases it back to the bowler.
9.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Fuller and on middle and leg, Shadman Islam keeps it out on the leg side.
9.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Flighted up, on middle and off, Shadman Islam gets a good stride out and pushes it to mid off.
9.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Turning in, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks it fine to deep fine leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 9 : 26/1
0 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- W 8.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
M. Haque
0 (3)
S. Islam
21 (27)
A. Deep
1-1-0-1
8.6
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Beaten! Full and around off, Mominul Haque is rooted to the crease as he goes for a straight drive. Gets beaten as the ball nips away to go past the outside edge.
8.5
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Not close enough to make the batter play, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque lets it go.
8.4
0
Akash Deep To Mominul Haque
Angling in and then going away, on a length, on off, Mominul Haque has a slight feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mominul Haque walks out to bat at number 3 for Bangladesh!
8.3
W
Akash Deep To Zakir Hasan OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Sharp catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal! Immediate impact for Akash Deep. Akash lands it on a good length, in the channel on off from around the wicket. Zakir Hasan plays the line of the ball as he looks to defend it with a straight bat. The ball straightens off the deck and catches the outside edge. Jaiswal at gully is in really tight and he reacts quickly. Goes low to his right and grabs it. Jaiswal claims it but the umpires ask Zakir to wait as they refer it upstairs. The third umpire looks at multiple angles but the replays appear a bit blurry. He does not have conclusive evidence to suggest that the ball has been grassed. He concludes that Jaiswal has his fingers underneath the ball and OUT flashes on the big screen. Zakir goes for a 24-ball duck.
A brilliant take from Yashasvi Jaiswal low to his right. The umpires send it upstairs to just have a look if it was taken cleanly! The third umpire goes through multiple angles of footage to see if the fingers were under the ball as the catch was taken. The third umpire confirms the catch to be clean and gives it OUT!
8.2
0
Akash Deep To Zakir Hasan
In the channel on off, on a good length, Zakir Hasan punches it from the crease but straight to cover.
8.1
0
Akash Deep To Zakir Hasan
At 133.7 kph, on a good length, shaping away, outside off, Zakir Hasan pushes at the delivery away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not nick it behind. The ball swings goes further away after going past the batter and Rishabh Pant takes it low to his left.
Change from both ends as Akash Deep comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 26/0
5 Runs
- 1 LB 7.1
- 47.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
S. Islam
21 (27)
Z. Hasan
0 (21)
R. Ashwin
1-0-4-0
7.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Beaten! The first sign of turn and bounce on this surface. Ashwin slows it up a touch and keeps the length away from the batter, Shadman Islam does not get a big stride and fails to get to the pitch of the ball to smother the spin. The ball pitches and then spins away to go past the outside edge.
7.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
A bit of air given on this occasion by Ashwin, very full, at the toes, Shadman Islam squeezes it out in front of short mid-wicket.
7.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Ashwin drags his length back and slants it in, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam lunges and defends it in front of short leg.
7.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
Full and at the stumps, Shadman Islam gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
7.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Shadman Islam
FOUR! Fine shot! Full and sliding down leg, Shadman Islam gets inside the line of the ball and rolls his wrists on the ball to sweep it fine. Gets it through short fine leg for a boundary.
7.1
lb
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zakir Hasan
Ashwin starts from around the wicket and darts it in, on a nagging length, at the pads, Zakir Hasan hangs back and tries to whip it away. The ball lobs off his pads and drops in front of square leg for a leg bye.
First signs of spin as Ravichandran Ashwin is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 21/0
8 Runs
- 46.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
S. Islam
17 (22)
Z. Hasan
0 (20)
J. Bumrah
4-3-8-0
6.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
FOUR! Not quite from the middle of the bat but Shadman will take it! Full and shaping away, on off, Shadman Islam looks to drive it down the ground but the late away movement catches the outside edge. It races past Ravindra Jadeja at backward point for a boundary.
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
This leaves the batter, fuller and at 136.2 kph, outside off with an upright seam. Shadman Islam is a bit tentative as he presents an angled bat to keep it out. The ball nips away and zips past the outside edge.
6.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
Bumrah pulls his length back and gets the ball to angle back in, around the sixth stump line. Shadman Islam knows where his off pole is and covers it before making the leave.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
Fired in at 143.7 kph, full and attacking the stumps, Shadman Islam gets on the front foot and wrists it towards mid-wicket.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
In the corridor of off, on a good length, outside off, Shadman Islam shoulders arms.
6.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Shadman Islam
FOUR! Easy pickings! On a length and on the pads from around the wicket, Shadman Islam gets inside the line quickly and plays it late. Hops and glances it to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary. First runs off the bat of Bumrah's bowling.
End Of The Over 6 : 13/0
1 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
Z. Hasan
0 (20)
S. Islam
9 (16)
M. Siraj
3-0-9-0
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zakir Hasan
Full again and swinging in, on middle, Zakir Hasan uses his feet to negate the movement. Closes the bat face just a bit and works it in front of mid-wicket.
5.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zakir Hasan
A touch fuller from Siraj, shaping in, on off, Zakir Hasan gets behind the line of the ball and pats it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler.
5.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
At 137.9 kph, on a hard length, around off, Shadman Islam waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes. Taps it beside the pitch on the leg side and calls Zakir through for a quick single.
5.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
This one comes back into the left-hander but the line is down leg, on a short of a length, Shadman Islam gets inside the line to help it away but misses.
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Slanting away, on a good length, on off, Shadman Islam hangs back and looks to punch it away. Toe-ends his shot in front of cover.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Angling across the batter, on a length, Shadman Islam shoulders arms.
End Of The Over 5 : 12/0
0 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
Z. Hasan
0 (18)
S. Islam
8 (12)
J. Bumrah
3-3-0-0
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
This is on a back of a length, over off, Zakir Hasan gets on his toes and punches it with a straight bat back to the bowler. Bumrah yet to concede a run off the bat.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
At the batter, on a hard length, Zakir Hasan lets the ball come to him and covers the line of the ball to defend it on the leg side.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Slanting in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Zakir Hasan is beaten for pace and a bit of extra bounce results in the ball zipping past the defence of Zakir and he wears it high on the back leg.
4.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Another that angles in and straightens off the deck, on a good length, Zakir Hasan does well not to go chasing at the delivery and tucks his bat inside the line of the ball to let it be.
4.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Fuller and around the sixth stump line, Zakir Hasan presses forward and eases the drive with a straight bat to mid off.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Angling in and then nipping away off the deck, on a length, outside off, Zakir Hasan reads it well and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 4 : 12/0
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 43.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
S. Islam
8 (12)
Z. Hasan
0 (12)
M. Siraj
2-0-8-0
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Fuller in length, on off, Shadman Islam solidly blocks it in front of mid off.
3.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Half a shout for LBW but that looked high! On a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman Islam goes deep in his crease and tries to work it away off his pads on the leg side. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it high on the thigh pad.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Edged but it falls short! A touch fuller and going across the batter, on off, Shadman Islam defends away from his body as he gets on the front foot but does so with soft hands. It saves him as the edge falls short of the diving Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
This is on a back of a length, on off, Shadman Islam gets behind the line of the ball nicely this time and blocks it down the deck.
3.2
4
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
FOUR! Edged away! A fortuitous boundary for Shadman Islam! Siraj bowls it with a scrambled seam, on a back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam hops on the back foot and pushes at the delivery tentatively. Gets an outside edge that flies past the leaping Yashasvi Jaiswal to his left at gully for a boundary.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Angling across the batter from the over-the-wicket angle, on a good length, outside off, Shadman Islam stays back in his crease and covers the off pole before making the leave.
The floodlights have been switched on as the overhead conditions have become heavily overcast.
End Of The Over 3 : 8/0
0 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
Z. Hasan
0 (12)
S. Islam
4 (6)
J. Bumrah
2-2-0-0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Sharp stop! Bumrah makes the ball come back into the left-hander, full and on off, Zakir Hasan frees his arms and cracks the drive but Ravindra Jadeja at backward point dives quickly to his left and makes the stop.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Shaping away in the air, on a length and in the corridor of off, Zakir Hasan shoulders arms watchully.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Full at 134.6 kph, on off and middle, Zakir Hasan gets his weight on the front foot and firms the drive but can't get it past the man at mid on.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Keeps it full does Bumrah, on off, Zakir Hasan lunges and presents a straight bat to defend it on the leg side.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah changes his angle of attack as he comes from around the wicket and angles it in, on a length, on off and middle, Zakir Hasan closes the bat face a bit early as he looks to work it on the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls beside the pitch on the off side.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah sprays it down leg in search of the inswinger, on a length, Zakir Hasan fails to get any bat on it as he tries to help it away.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
4 Runs
- 01.1
- 21.2
- 21.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
S. Islam
4 (6)
Z. Hasan
0 (6)
M. Siraj
1-0-4-0
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Fuller in length now by Siraj and at the stumps, Shadman Islam presents a straight bat and knocks it back to the bowler. Siraj picks the ball up in his follow through and fakes a throw towards the batting end, which brings out a loud cheer from the crowd.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Siraj continues to hit the deck hard, on middle and leg, on a back of a length, Shadman Islam rises with the bounce and works it in front of square leg.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Beauty! Siraj lands it on a back of a length, just outside the off-stump line, Shadman Islam stays on the back foot to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball nips away off the deck and whizzes past the outside edge.
1.3
2
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Siraj drags the length back and bowls it around middle and leg, Shadman Islam gets on top of the bounce and tucks it through square leg along the ground. Ravichandran Ashwin gives it a chase and due to the outfield being a bit soft, he opts not to put in the slide. Two runs taken.
1.2
2
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Siraj hurls it full and gets a good inward shape into the left-hander, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam accounts for the inward movement and clips it behind square on the leg side. Jasprit Bumrah at deep fine leg mops it up to his right. Shadman gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Shadman Islam
Siraj charges in from over the wicket and bashes the hard length, not much movement off the deck, on off. Shadman Islam hops and rides the bounce to stab it down with a straight bat.
It will be Mohammed Siraj to start the proceedings from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 4 B 0.5
- 00.6
Z. Hasan
0 (6)
S. Islam
0 (0)
J. Bumrah
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah gets the line right this time, shaping in, full and attacking the stumps, Zakir Hasan hurriedly gets his bat out in front of the front pad and nudges it to mid-wicket.
0.5
b
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
FOUR BYES! Bangladesh are underway through extras! Bumrah tries to bring the ball back into the left-hander but slips it down leg, on a fullish length. Zakir Hasan is late on the flick and the ball shoots a bit as it flies past the outstretched right palm of the leaping Rishabh Pant for a boundary.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Beaten! Closer to the off-stump line, on a good length, Zakir Hasan tries to cover the line of the ball as he looks to defend it with a straight bat. The ball goes away off the deck and beats the outside edge of Zakir.
0.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah goes searching for swing as he goes full but sprays it on the pads. Zakir Hasan misses an opportunity to tickle it fine. The ball brushes his pads and goes through to the keeper.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah makes the batter play now and beats the bat! Angling away from the left-hander, fuller and just outside off, Zakir Hasan has a slight feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball leaves him from over-the-wicket angle.
0.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zakir Hasan
Bumrah steams in from over the wicket and angles it across the batter with an upright seam, on a length, outside off. Zakir Hasan lets it go as the ball does not carry through to the keeper and goes on the bounce to Rishabh Pant.
After a brief delay, we're finally set for the action to kick off in this second Test! The umpires are making their way to the centre, while Team India gathers near the boundary ropes in a tight huddle. Rohit Sharma delivers his final pep talk, rallying the team before they disperse and take their positions on the field. Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, the Bangladesh openers, now make their way to the crease, tasked with navigating the challenging early phase of the inning. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand and is raring to go! Let's play, says the umpire and here we go...
With the start of play just moments away, here are the revised session timings for the day. The first session will run from 5 am GMT to 7 am GMT, followed by the second session, which will commence at 7.40 am GMT and continue until 9.40 am GMT. The third and final session of the day will start at 10 am GMT and conclude at 12 pm GMT. Of course, all these timings are subject to weather and light conditions permitting. Let’s hope for uninterrupted play!
STAT ATTACK - This marks the first time since 1964 in a Kanpur Test that a team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first. Additionally, it's the first instance in nine years during a home Test where India have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Notably, the last time India inserted the opposition into bat was in 2015 during the Bengaluru Test against South Africa.
The captain of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto says that they were looking to bat first so they are happy to have got what they wanted. Mentions that they bowled well in the first Test and it will be important for the bowlers to continue the good work. Feels that once they get in, batters need to convert starts into big scores. Reckons that it will be important how they handle the new ball. Informs that they have made two changes to the team with Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed missing out and Khaled Ahmed and Taijul Islam coming in for them.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says there is little softness in the pitch and they want to make the most of it with their 3 seamers. Adds that there is a bit more grass than the regular Kanpur pitch and they want to give their bowlers a good chance to make early inroads. Talks about the positives from the last match and says the team came up on top and put in strong performances. States the importance of finding ways to win games which is what he looks for from the side. Concludes that they are going in with the same team.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam (In for Nahid Rana), Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed (In for Taskin Ahmed).
India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in the favour of Rohit Sharma. India have won the toss and have opted to BOWL first.
Morne Morkel, the Indian bowling coach is in for a flash interview. He says the first week has been incredible and he has had a great welcome into the side. Adds that there are a lot of Test matches on the calendar and it's very important for him to connect with the guys and look for the ones who are tapping at the door for an opportunity and just build a good team environment. Concludes that with different sets of bowlers and different bandwidths of their experiences, he wants to try to make everybody feel at home and just learn from one another.
UPDATE - 4.06 am GMT - The match officials have relayed their observations to both camps, and we should expect an official update soon. With both sets of players having begun their warm-ups, we should not be far from some action. Here it is - the TOSS will take place at 4.30 am GMT with the first ball to be bowled at 5 am GMT. A big cheer erupts from the crowd as local hero Kuldeep Yadav makes his way to the centre. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is also out now and heads straight to inspect the pitch. Stick around as the flip of the coin and the team news is coming up shortly.
UPDATE - 3.59 am GMT - There's certainly more activity on the ground now, with nearly all the covers removed as we near the scheduled inspection. The Super Sopper is diligently working to ensure the outfield is dry, and the ground staff are making every effort to prepare the pitch and surrounding areas for play. The two on-field umpires, along with the fourth umpire, are already out there inspecting the outfield. Abhinav Mukund, on air, informs that the ground staff from both teams have made their way out to the middle and have started to put down the markers for the warm-up drills. Fingers crossed for a positive update soon!
PITCH REPORT - While we await the inspection, Murali Kartik is pitchside, providing insights about the deck. He starts by informing that it is a black soil surface, evident from its darkish appearance. Mentions that surfaces in Kanpur are traditionally low and slow with the first innings total generally on the higher side but scores tend to decrease as the game progresses. Observing the straw-coloured grass, Kartik notes that there might be some assistance for the pacers early on. Further says that historically, teams have preferred to bat first here but feels that the overcast conditions could influence the decision at the toss.
UPDATE - 3.27 am GMT - Uh oh, the match officials have assessed the conditions and believe it will take more time for the ground staff to get the field ready for play. As a result, the toss has been delayed, and an inspection is scheduled for 4 am GMT. Just a reminder, it isn't raining at the moment, and the Indian players are already out on the park, getting a feel of the conditions. Stay tuned for further updates!
UPDATE - 3.19 am GMT - A bit of a dampener to start the day. Although there's no rain currently, overcast conditions prevail, and last night's downpour has caused water to accumulate on the covers. The ground staff are hard at work, focusing on removing the excess water from the covers before they can be taken off completely. Super Soppers are in action, working to mop up the wet patches and speed up the drying process. As per Abhinav Mukund on air, the toss could be delayed, though there’s no official word just yet. Fingers crossed for a timely start!
India, meanwhile, have continued their dominance in red-ball cricket on home soil, once again demonstrating their depth and resilience in the previous match. Despite Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not being among the runs, India's batting lineup showed its immense strength, while their bowling attack, featuring both pace and spin, was equally impressive. The balance of this side looks formidable, and it's unlikely we’ll see many changes, except perhaps the inclusion of local favourite Kuldeep Yadav, depending on the nature of the pitch. With uncertain weather looming over the first three days, it will be interesting to see if India opt for that additional spinner. As both teams vie for crucial WTC points, they'll be eager to put their best foot forward, promising yet another thrilling encounter. The anticipation builds as we await the toss and team updates, which are just around the corner!
Bangladesh entered this series with confidence, riding the wave of a 2-0 Test series triumph over Pakistan, and were expected to provide a stern challenge to India. They certainly delivered on that promise early in the first Test, rattling India by reducing them to six quick wickets. However, they couldn’t sustain the pressure, letting the game slip away and struggling to regain control. Despite the setbacks, Bangladesh, brimming with both talent and experience, will be eager to deliver a complete performance, turning promising starts into lasting impacts, something they fell short of in the previous game. All eyes will also be on Shakib Al Hasan, who will be eager to make the most of this match following his recent announcement of retirement from T20Is, as well as his decision to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming home Test series against South Africa, that remains uncertain given the pending security clearances.
Hello and welcome to Day 1 of the second and final Test match of this exciting 2-match series, where India square up against Bangladesh at the iconic Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Fresh off a commanding victory in the first Test, India will aim to replicate their all-round brilliance and secure a clean sweep with a 2-0 series win. However, Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back and deliver a much-improved performance, fighting to end the series on level terms.
... DAY 1, SESSION 1 ...
India vs Bangladesh - the rivalry continues, as the teams get ready to take on each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the series at Green Park in Kanpur. The first Test was filled with entertainment and even though Bangladesh played well in patches, India ended up winning by a huge margin and will now look to add to their already handsome WTC points tally. India are leading the WTC table and have their eyes on a third straight final appearance but they still have a few more matches to play but Rohit Sharma and co will be filled with confidence as they made light work of an upbeat Bangladesh side thanks to a sensational all-round showing by Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin picked up a 6th Test ton and a 37th Test five-wicket haul, going on to equal Shane Warne in terms of five-wicket hauls in Test matches but he wasn't the only one who left a mark in Chennai. Rishabh Pant who was playing his first Test in over 630 days, looked like he never left and made a stellar ton in the second innings as did Shubman Gill who redeemed himself after scoring a duck in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja was another one who had a fine game with both bat and ball and was a major reason for India's recovery in the first innings. But it wasn't all positive for India as their two stalwarts, namely, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli flopped big time against the new ball and both of them will be itching to make amends here. Also, we might see an extra spinner play given the general nature of the surface in Kanpur which means one of Mohammed Siraj or Akash Deep might go out of the playing XI with either Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav coming in. Moving on to Bangladesh, they have a lot of decisions to make regarding their best playing XI for this Test with Mominul Haque struggling with the bat and Shakib Al Hasan unable to bowl at his best. The pace trio did shine in that first Test but Mehidy Hasan needs a spin partner from the other end and this might be the cue to bring in Taijul Islam. They do have options with the bat on the bench if Mominul does get benched but the two openers really need to set things up for the team upfront. Najmul Hossain Shanto, their skipper, looked their most comfortable batter in the first Test and deserved a hundred in the fourth innings but failed to get there. Bangladesh know they have a mountain to climb but there's enough experience in that side and that series win against Pakistan should give them the belief that they can turn things around. Also, there is inclement weather expected in Kanpur, at least at the start of the Test match which might force the teams to rework their strategy a bit but let's hope that we get another exciting game of Test cricket. Who are you backing for the win?
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Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Zakir Hasan
- Shadman Islam
- Mominul Haque
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Litton Das
- Mehidy Hasan
- Taijul Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
- Khaled Ahmed
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Green Park, Kanpur
- Weather Rainy
- Toss India won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
- Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
- Bad Light: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
- Bangladesh 102/3 in 34.0 overs
- Referral 5 (33.5 ovs): IND against M Haque (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND:1, BAN:2)
- Referral 4 (28.5 ovs): N Shanto against IND (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND:2, BAN:2)
- 3rd Wicket Partnership: 51 off 99 balls between M Haque(19) and N Shanto (31)
- Lunch: Bangladesh 74/2 in 26.0 overs
- Referral 3 (18.5 ovs): IND against M Haque (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND:2, BAN:3) (Retained)
- Bangladesh 50/2 in 16.3 overs
- Referral 2 (13.4 ovs): IND against N Shanto (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND:2, BAN:3)
- Drinks: Bangladesh 37/2 in 13.0 overs
- Referral 1 (12.1 ovs): IND against S Islam (LBW) Successful (IND:3, BAN:3)
- Stumps: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
- Lunch: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Bangladesh 107/3 in 35.0 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant IND | 148 | 74.00 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto BAN | 133 | 44.33 |
| Shubman Gill IND | 119 | 119.00 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin IND | 113 | 113.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja IND | 86 | 86.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin IND | 7 | 3.23 |
| Jasprit Bumrah IND | 5 | 3.10 |
| Ravindra Jadeja IND | 5 | 3.32 |
| Hasan Mahmud BAN | 5 | 3.78 |
| Taskin Ahmed BAN | 4 | 2.75 |
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