After rain curtailed Day 1 of the second Test in Kanpur, India and Bangladesh are looking forward to a full 90 overs of play on Day 2. The visitors will resume their innings at 107/3 after 35 overs of action. Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma had won the toss and opted to bowl first.
For Bangladesh, this Test could be allrounder Shakib Al Hasan’s swansong. The former captain has already retired from T20Is and expressed his desire to play his final Test in Bangladesh during the South Africa series.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Weather forecast
The weather forecast for Kanpur predicts “cloudy conditions with thunderstorms in some areas.” Additionally, the ‘Weather’ portal indicates a high likelihood of rain after 09:00. The IND vs BAN 2nd Test is expected to see significant rainfall on the first three days. However, there remains a chance for a result, especially considering India’s recent victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, which concluded in under four days.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: What happened on day 1?
There were several interruptions throughout Friday. Only 35 overs were possible before play was called off early due to persistent rain, with Bangladesh reaching 107/3.
Trailing 1-0 in the two-match series, Bangladesh had a shaky start as Akash Deep dismissed both openers. Mominul Haque then partnered with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, adding 51 runs for the third wicket. However, Ravichandran Ashwin struck again, claiming his seventh wicket of the series and giving India their third breakthrough.
India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: playing XI’s
Bangladesh (Playing XI): 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 (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj