India remains in control on Day 5 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Ravindra Jadeja delivered a significant blow by dismissing Shakib Al Hasan for a duck, putting Bangladesh in a precarious position as they found themselves 7 down. India is geared up to grab the remaining wickets quickly to seal a memorable victory.
Day 5 Live Score and Highlights
India is aiming to wrap up the match and clinch a victory by taking quick wickets in the final day’s play. India displayed immense resolve to erase the deficit rapidly in their second innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive innings of 72 off just 51 deliveries set the tone, with the team cruising to 235/4 in just 28 overs. Shubman Gill played a quickfire knock as well, scoring 39 off 36 deliveries. On the bowling front, Shakib Al Hasan took two crucial wickets for Bangladesh.
India eventually declared their innings at 285/9, securing an overall lead of 52 runs. Shakib ended as the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, taking four wickets, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz also scalped four. Ravichandran Ashwin gave India the upper hand before the close of play on Day 4 by picking up two quick wickets, reducing Bangladesh to 26/2.
Bangladesh Struggles Under Pressure
Bangladesh’s first innings saw them bowled out for 233 runs. As they took to the crease again, they struggled to build partnerships, collapsing in their second innings. With only 126 runs added today and seven wickets down, Bangladesh is under immense pressure, and a win for India seems imminent.
India’s Push for Victory
India’s skipper Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are strategizing to maintain control and push for the final wickets. With Jadeja already sending Shakib back to the pavilion for a duck and Ashwin in great form, Team India is closing in on a comprehensive win on Day 5 of the Kanpur Test.
