The second Test between India and Bangladesh has been significantly disrupted by relentless rain, with only 35 overs bowled on the first day and no play on the second. Unfortunately for cricket fans, weather forecasts indicate that rain may further hinder play in Kanpur on Day 3.
On Day 1, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field first. This decision quickly paid off as Akash Deep took two wickets in succession, dismissing both Bangladeshi openers. Mominul Haque then teamed up with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto to score 51 runs for the third wicket before India’s player of the match from the Chennai Test dismissed Shanto, marking his seventh wicket of the series. India leads the two-match series 1-0 after a solid victory last week.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: Weather forecast
There is a 59% chance of rain on Sunday morning, which could delay the start of Day 3, according to Accuweather. However, conditions are expected to improve in the afternoon, with only a 25% likelihood of rain during that time.
If the forecasts hold true, some cricket may be played on Day 3, similar to the limited action on the first day. Nonetheless, with significant time lost over the first two days, the second Test between India and Bangladesh appears likely to end in a draw.
Despite the challenging conditions, Rohit Sharma and his team will strive to secure a result in this match to boost their standings in the World Test Championship. Currently, India ranks first in the WTC table and needs to achieve three victories in their next five matches. The Men in Blue are set to face New Zealand in a two-match series at home next.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: Match summary
Only 35 overs were completed on the first day of the Test, where both teams appeared evenly matched, with India holding a slight advantage.
The day started positively for India, as pacer Akash Deep claimed the key wickets of Zakhir Hasan (0) and Shadman Islam (24 off 36 balls), leaving Bangladesh at 29/2. However, a determined 51-run partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque helped Bangladesh recover. This partnership was eventually broken by Ravichandran Ashwin, who skillfully dismissed Shanto for 31.
As it stands, Mominul Haque (40) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6) will aim to guide their team to a competitive total when play resumes in Kanpur.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: playing XI’s
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj