On the final day of the Kanpur Test, India is ready to go full throttle against Bangladesh, with a thrilling victory in sight. After wiping out the deficit swiftly in their second innings, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 72 off 51 balls, helping the team reach 235/4 in just 28 overs. Shubman Gill contributed 39 from 36 deliveries, while Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan stood out with two wickets.
India eventually declared at 285/9, securing an overall lead of 52. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both ended with four wickets each. By the end of Day 4, Ashwin had picked up two crucial wickets to leave Bangladesh struggling at 26/2.
Earlier, Bangladesh was all out for 233 runs, having scored 126 runs for the loss of 7 wickets on Day 4. With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul set to lead India’s charge in the final session, the team is keen on closing out the match strongly.
Weather and Play Update
Day 5 in Kanpur has started with bright and sunny weather, a welcome change after rain interruptions over the past few days. Out of the 360 scheduled overs, only 120 have been bowled so far. However, the forecast suggests a full day of uninterrupted play, providing both teams with the opportunity to push for a result.
