In the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur, the game has reached the lunch break, with Bangladesh stabilizing after early setbacks. India won the toss and chose to bowl, with an unchanged XI, while Bangladesh made two changes. The match start was delayed by an hour due to wet outfield conditions, but India looked to capitalize on the overcast skies and pitch conditions.
Early Wickets and Recovery:
Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first paid off early on as Indian seamers utilized the new ball well. Zakir Hasan struggled at the crease and was dismissed for a 24-ball duck. Shadman Islam was next to fall after being trapped lbw by Akash Deep, who overturned the decision in India’s favor via DRS.
However, Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto managed to steady the innings and saw through the rest of the session, navigating some challenging deliveries.
Rain Interrupts Play:
Lunch was called, but as the players headed off the field, rain started pouring in Kanpur, forcing the ground staff to cover the pitch. It remains to be seen how long the drizzle will last and if it will impact the resumption of play.
India, looking to dominate after a decisive win in the first Test in Chennai, have shown strong bowling intent, while Bangladesh will aim to build on their recovery after the early losses.
