India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test highlights: Day 2 called off due to rain
After a long waiting game the umpires finally decided to call off day two of the second Test between India and Bangladesh without a ball being bowled.
After a long pahse of waiting and depite the best efforts by the ground staffs, the second day of the second Test between India nd Bangaldesh has been called off withouth a ball being bowled on Saturday. The day started with heavy rains forcing the umpiresb to delay the start. However, the rain stopped later on but the damage was already done till then as despite super-soppers running tirelessly they were unable to dry up the ground eventually getting the day being officially called-off.
The match is still stationed with Bangladesh 107 for 3 after 35 overs, with Mominul Haque (40) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6) at the crease.
The match is still stationed with Bangladesh 107 for 3 after 35 overs, with Mominul Haque (40) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6) at the crease.
Akash Deep’s 2 wickets, paired with Ravichandran Ashwin’s solitary scalp, kept the visitors in check before the game was stopped due to bad light followed by heavy rain on Day 1.
Kanpur weather continues to break hearts
After a half washed first day, the weather in Kanpur disappointed the fans once again on day two with more rains and dark clouds making it impossible for game to resume.
Here is Bangladesh's full scorecard after day 2 -
Bangladesh 1st Inning | ||||||
107-3 (35 ov) CRR:3.06 | ||||||
Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
Zakir Hasan | c Y Jaiswal b A Deep | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shadman Islam | lbw b A Deep | 24 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 |
Mominul Haque | Not out | 40 | 81 | 7 | 0 | 49.38 |
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) | lbw b R Ashwin | 31 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 54.39 |
Mushfiqur Rahim | Not out | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 46.15 |
Extras | 6 (b 4, Ib 1, w 0, nb 1, p 0) | |||||
Total | 107 (3 wkts, 35 Ov) | |||||
Yet to Bat | Shakib Al Hasan,Litton Das,Mehidy Hasan Miraz,Taijul Islam,Hasan Mahmud,Khaled Ahmed | |||||
Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | ECO |
Jasprit Bumrah | 9 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2.11 |
Mohammed Siraj | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 |
Ravichandran Ashwin | 9 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2.44 |
Akash Deep | 10 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 3.4 |
2:00 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Day 2 called off
After much deliberation the umpires have decided to call the second day off without a ball being bowled.
1:58 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: No new news
There has been absolute no change in the playing conditions in Kanpur ever since our last update. The second sessions is most likely to get abandoned as well if this continues.
1:24 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Still no improvement
The situtaion has not changed much since our last update, still no rain but water patches continues to be visible. Waiting game continues.
12:55 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Dark clouds are back
It is getting dark again here in Green Park with dark clouds back into the scene. Three super-soppers have been working for last 90 mins but the water patches are still visible on the ground. Post lunch session continues to delay.
12:33 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Still drizzling at Green park
With the super-soppers continously at work, it is still drizzling in Kanpur which makes the start of play not possible for a considerable time.
12:13 PM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Super-soppers at work
Super-soppers are working continously to dry up the ground but there is still plenty of work to get done before the start of the game. Good news is that its getting brighter out here in Green Park.
11:47 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: First session called off
The first session of the second day has been officially washed out as the umpires have decided to take lunch break. Let's hope best for the remaining two sessions of the day.
11:33 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Rain not the only issue?
With the super-soppers still at work in Kanpur, there is also the issue of bad light which could delay the start even further on the day.
11:24 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Start of play still not close
With three super-soppers going at it in order to dry up all the water from the covers, the situation still isn't a positive one in terms of the start of play today. The weather is still quite gloomy at the Green park Stadium in Kanpur.
11:13 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Ground staff at work!
It hasn't rained for over an hour now. And the super-soppers are finally being put to work as they dry up the water on the covers.
11:03 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Fans remain unfazed!
No sign of play anytime soon but the fans are still at the stadium. They are making use of the wait by dancing on the beat of drums as dark clouds start hovering over Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
10:58 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Wait continues for Jadeja
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's wait for 300 Test wicket continues as the second match is yet to resume on day 2.
10:42 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: What if 2nd Test is drawn?
If the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh ends in a draw, then the Indians would have to win 5 of their remaining 8 matches in the World Test championship cycle this year.
10:37 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Star performers of day 1
The star performers of day 1 of the 2nd Test turned out to be India's Akash Deep with 2 wickets on the day and Mominul Haque for Bangladesh as he managed to score 40 runs before the play was stopped due to rain.
10:21 AM
IND vs BAN 2nd Test Day 2 - Kanpur weather live updates: Teams go back to the hotel
Both Bangladesh and India players have gone back to the hotel as the conditions at Green Park Stadium look grim.
It seems no play is possible till lunch i.e. 12:10 PM. However crowds are still waiting in the stands.
It seems no play is possible till lunch i.e. 12:10 PM. However crowds are still waiting in the stands.
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First Published: Sep 28 2024 | 8:28 AM IST