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India vs Bangladesh, Bangladesh in India 2 Test Series 2024, 2nd Test - Live Commentary and Ball by Ball Updates
02
nd Innings
India
Welcome back for Bangladesh's reply. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the middle. Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan will open the innings for Bangladesh. Jasprit Bumrah will start with the red cherry for India. Let's play...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
Right then, based on our estimations, we have 19 overs left in the day, but it's doubtful we will get through all of them. However, play can be extended by an additional 30 minutes if the light permits, allowing for a total of 45 minutes of play remaining today. The Bangladesh openers face a tough task ahead in negotiating this tricky phase before the close of play, while India will be hoping for early inroads. Back in a bit.
Though Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant fell in quick succession after Tea, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul ensured that the Indian innings did not lose momentum. After being given a couple of lives, Kohli fell just 3 runs short of his fifty, while Rahul continued to thrive. On their way to 285, India brought up the fastest team scores of 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 in Test cricket history, eventually ending with a lead of 52 runs. For Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan contributed with four wickets each.
With the fall of the wicket, the declaration has come from Rohit Sharma! It was quite an eventful 34.4 overs, during which India scored 285 runs at a remarkable rate of 8.22. The innings began with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma making their intentions clear as India raced to 50 runs in just 3 overs, the fastest by any team in Test cricket. This aggressive approach left Bangladesh stunned, unable to catch their breath as India maintained relentless momentum throughout their innings.
34.4
W
Mehidy Hasan to Akash Deep, OUT! CAUGHT! India declare the innings at 285/9 with a lead of 52 runs. This is flighted full, on off, Akash Deep winds up for a big hoist over long on but fails to get the desired distance on it. Hits it very high and gets it as far as long on where Khaled Ahmed settles under the ball and takes a very sharp catch around his shoulders.
34.3
0
Mehidy Hasan to Akash Deep, An appeal for caught behind but the umpire doesn't seem to be interested. Surprisingly Mehidy Hasan did not appeal and it was just Litton Das behind the stumps who seemed to have heard a nick. He convinces the skipper and Bangladesh send it upstairs. This is tossed up, outside off, Akash Deep gets low on a knee and looks for the big slog but misses. The ball goes through and Litton Das takes it low to his right. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the onfield call of NOT OUT stays.
34.2
1
Mehidy Hasan to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and outside off, Jasprit Bumrah lunges out and drives it to deep cover for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah comes out to bat now.
34.1
W
Mehidy Hasan to KL Rahul, OUT! STUMPED! Mehidy Hasan gets his third and India lose another. Mehidy Hasan sees the batter dance down the track and keeps it wider on off, on a shorter length, KL Rahul tries to reach for the ball away from his body on his way through but misses. Litton Das collects the ball quickly to his right and knocks the bails off. Rahul departs for a well-made 68 (43). India are now 284/8, leading by 51 runs.
34
over
34 | 13 Runs | HH: 284/7
33.6
6
Shakib Al Hasan to Akash Deep, SIX! Two-in-two for Akash Deep! This is humongous! Too full on middle and off, Akash Deep charges down the track and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. India lead by 51 runs.
33.5
6
Shakib Al Hasan to Akash Deep, SIX! BANG! Connects and connects it to perfection! Tossed up, on middle and off, Akash Deep clears his front leg out and clubs it straight over the bowler's head for a biggie.
33.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Akash Deep, A big swing and a bigger miss! Flighted up, just outside off, Akash Deep looks for a big hoick on the leg side but misses all all ends.
Akash Deep is the new man in.
33.3
W
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravichandran Ashwin, OUT! CLEANED'EM UP! Ravichandran Ashwin plays all around it and India lose the 7th. Are they declaring now? Well, they don't, just yet! This is flatter from Shakib Al Hasan coming in with the arm, on a nagging length, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin makes room and looks to play it through the off side but the ball stays low and scoots under his bat to rattle the off stump. 4th wicket for Shakib and he is now one wicket away from taking a five-wicket haul in what could potentially be his last Test. India lose their 7th wicket with a lead of 39 runs.
33.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Full and on middle, KL Rahul sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
33.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Fired in quicker and fuller, on leg, KL Rahul makes room for the heave over the infield on off but misses.
33
over
33 | 2 Runs | HH: 271/6
32.6
0
Mehidy Hasan to Ravichandran Ashwin, A touch short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin clips it to mid-wicket.
Rohit Sharma is in his whites, but Akash Deep is padded up and ready to come in next. So, the declaration is still not that early.
32.5
0
Mehidy Hasan to Ravichandran Ashwin, Oh hello, what just happened there? Mehidy Hasan sees the batter set up for the reverse sweep and bowls it very wide on the leg side. Ravichandran Ashwin goes through the shot but the ball evades him. Ashwin was hoping for it to be called a wide, but the umpire nods his head.
32.4
1
Mehidy Hasan to KL Rahul, Shorter in length, on off, KL Rahul pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
32.3
1
Mehidy Hasan to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short and on off, Ravichandran Ashwin cuts it to deep third for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin walks out to bat now.
32.2
W
Mehidy Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Immediate impact from Mehidy Hasan and Ravindra Jadeja walks back for just 8(13). Mehidy Hasan comes from wider on the crease and bowls it full, with the angle coming into the batter, Ravindra Jadeja charges down the track and misses the line of the ball. The ball goes past the inside edge and hits his pad and catches the bat on the way as it lobs to the right of cover. Najmul Hossain Shanto moves ahead to his right and grabs it with both hands. India lose their 6th wicket with a lead of 36 runs.
32.1
0
Mehidy Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes back into the attack and starts from round the wicket, from wider of the crease on a fuller length, on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja looks to sweep but misses as the ball goes through low to the keeper to his right. Litton Das doesn't grab it.
32
over
32 | 5 Runs | HH: 269/5
31.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a single. India's lead up to 36 runs!
31.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Shakib bowls it on off, on a good length, Ravindra Jadeja clips it straight to mid-wicket.
31.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Full and just outside off, KL Rahul takes a step out and pushes it off the inner half of the bat to deep mid-wicket for one.
31.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker through the air, on a nagging length, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja clips it square on the leg side for a single.
31.2
2
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Darts this wider on off, fuller in length, Ravindra Jadeja gets low and hits it away to deep point for a couple of runs.
31.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, fuller and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to mid-wicket.
31
over
31 | 15 Runs | HH: 264/5
30.6
6
Hasan Mahmud to KL Rahul, SIX! Not quite from the middle of the bat but enough to clear the ropes! Mahmud overpitches it on off, right in the arc, KL Rahul clears his front leg out and clatters it off the lower half of the bat over long on for a six. 15 runs off the over. India's lead is now 31.
30.5
2
Hasan Mahmud to KL Rahul, Angling in, on the stumps, on a length, KL Rahul picks it off his pads and hits it to deep mid-wicket for a couple more.
30.4
1
Hasan Mahmud to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, on off, Ravindra Jadeja is happy to guide it to deep third and rotate the strike over.
30.3
1
Hasan Mahmud to KL Rahul, Changes the length and bowls it full, on the stumps, KL Rahul drives it to long on for one.
30.2
4
Hasan Mahmud to KL Rahul, FOUR! Top shot! Hasan Mahmud looks for the short one but doesn't quite dig it short enough to trouble the batter. Lands it on middle, and KL Rahul quickly reads the length and swivels before pulling the ball to the right of the fielder at deep square leg for a boundary.
30.1
1
Hasan Mahmud to Ravindra Jadeja, Steams in from around the wicket and hurls it on a length, over off, Ravindra Jadeja opens the bat face and steers it to deep third for a single. With this run, India bring up the fastest 250 by a team in Test cricket in just 30.1 overs. Remarkably, today India have also achieved the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and now 250.
Time for some pace? Indeed. Hasan Mahmud (5-0-51-1) comes back into the attack. 26 overs left in the day.
30
over
30 | 3 Runs | HH: 249/5
29.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Changes the length and goes full, on middle and off, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it to long on for a single. Another good over from Shakib Al Hasan! Just the 3 runs and a wicket off it.
29.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Digs it in short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja clips it to mid-wicket.
29.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Full and on off, KL Rahul works it away to long on for one more.
29.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Sees the batter advance down the track and darts it well outside off, Ravindra Jadeja adjusts well and knocks it to long off for a single.
29.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Ravindra Jadeja, Fires it full, on off, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
Ravindra Jadeja comes out to the middle.
29.1
W
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, OUT! TIMBER! Shakib Al Hasan gets the big fish in Virat Kohli and India lose half the side for 246 runs. Virat Kohli falls just 3 runs short of his fifty but this is exceptional bowling from Shakib! He bowls it with the arm, angling it into the batter, on a fuller length, around middle and off, Virat Kohli gets low on a knee and looks for a big slog sweep across the line but misses it completely. The ball goes under his bat and rattles the stumps. Kohli falls for 47 (35). India are now 246/5, leading by 13 runs.
29
over
29 | 11 Runs | HH: 246/4
28.6
2
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, FIFTY for KL Rahul! This is a special knock from a very special player! Taijul Islam tosses it up, on middle, KL Rahul nudges it in front of deep mid-wicket for a brace and gets to his fifty off 33 balls.
28.5
4
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Gap picked to perfection! Fractionally short by Taijul, on off, KL Rahul goes on the back foot quickly and pulls it right between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary. Moves to 49 does Rahul.
28.4
0
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Full and on the stumps, KL Rahul eases it back to the bowler.
28.3
0
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Has Rahul dragged his back leg out? Taijul gives the ball some air and loops it up on the full, just outside off, KL Rahul looks for the sweep but misses. The keeper, Litton Das collects the ball to his right and whips the bails off in one swift motion. The third umpire is involved to check for the stumping chance and the replay shows Rahul had his back leg well within the crease when the bails were knocked off.
28.2
4
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, FOUR! Seems like the plan is to target Taijul Islam! A clever shot from KL Rahul and he moves to 45! This is tossed up, on middle and leg, KL Rahul reverse sweeps it fine to the deep third fence for a boundary.
28.1
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Fired in quicker and fuller, just outside off, Virat Kohli cuts it to deep point for one.
28
over
28 | 6 Runs | HH: 235/4
27.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, A tad shorter and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli tucks it fine past the keeper for a single. At the end of 28 overs, India lead by 2 runs!
27.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Too full, on middle and off, KL Rahul sweeps it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a single to take the lead.
27.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on off, Virat Kohli guides it to deep third for a single. Scores level now!
27.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Shorter and on off, KL Rahul backs away a bit and slaps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
27.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Drags the length down does Shakib, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli clips it to deep backward square leg off the back foot and rotates the strike over.
27.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, On a nagging length, into the stumps, KL Rahul hops back and whips it to deep cover for a single.
27
over
27 | 10 Runs | HH: 229/4
26.6
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, On middle and off, length goes back to being fuller, KL Rahul pushes it to point for a single. India trail by just 4 more runs!
26.5
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Smartly done! This is short and on middle and off, Virat Kohli backs away and waits for the ball to get to him. Guides it to deep third for a single.
26.4
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Quicker this time, full and on off, KL Rahul drives it to deep cover for a single.
26.3
6
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, SIX! Up, up and over! Taijul Islam keeps the length fuller and gives the ball some more flight, on middle, KL Rahul charges down to the pitch of the ball and with a flick of a wrist lofts it over long on for a biggie.
26.2
0
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Looped up, on off, KL Rahul eases it to the left of the bowler.
26.1
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off, Virat Kohli just taps it in front of covers and squeezes in a quick single.
Drinks break! A much-needed pause, especially for Bangladesh, who have struggled to regain control. Their fielding has been subpar, allowing several chances to slip by. India, on the other hand, have kept the pressure on, adding 81 runs in the 10 overs since Tea and now trail by just 14 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto and his team will need to regroup during this break to stop the haemorrhaging of runs. The next phase will be crucial, as all eyes will be on how India approach the game once they surpass Bangladesh's total. During the drinks break, the 12th man Yash Dayal came out with a message from Rohit Sharma for the two batters, likely outlining the strategy for the remainder of the session.
26
over
26 | 15 Runs | HH: 219/4
25.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Fuller in length, just outside off, Virat Kohli hits it to in front of deep point and gets a single. India trail by just 14 runs.
25.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Takes pace off and keeps it on off, KL Rahul drives it past covers for a single.
25.4
4
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, FOUR! Boundaries coming thick and fast! Shakib flights this one up, on middle and off, KL Rahul charges down to the pitch of the ball and tonks it over mid-wicket for another boundary.
25.3
4
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, FOUR! That's sloppy from Khaled Ahmed! Tossed up, on middle, KL Rahul reverse sweeps it to deep third where Ahmed fails to get low down as he attempts to mop it. The ball goes through and races to the fence for a boundary.
25.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, A tad shorter, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli whips it to long off. This also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters!
25.1
4
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Cut and cut with precision! Shakib Al Hasan bowls this one fuller and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli shuffles on the back foot and cuts this well past deep third for a boundary.
25
over
25 | 10 Runs | HH: 204/4
24.6
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Full and on middle, Virat Kohli wrists it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for one. India move to 204, trailing by 29 runs.
24.5
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Tosses the ball up full on the stumps. KL Rahul gets low and reverse sweeps it uppishly in the third man region for a single.
24.4
0
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, BEAUTY! Taijul Islam bowls a flighted delivery on the middle stump line and gets it to turn away sharply after pitching. KL Rahul looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Really good delivery from Taijul Islam.
24.3
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, STUMPING CHANCE MISSED! Taijul Islam bowls the arm ball around leg this time and Virat Kohli steps out again for the big shot. The ball keeps low and sneaks under the bat. The keeper, Litton Das is caught rooted in his stance and fails to get low with the bounce. The ball rolls off his left pad towards square leg for a bye. Virat Kohli gets his second life of the innings.
24.2
6
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, SIX! BANG! Virat Kohli gets the ball off the middle of the bat and takes it all the way! Taijul Islam bowls the ball up on the off stump and Virat Kohli walks down the track and launches the ball up and over the bowler's head for a flat six.
24.1
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Floats the ball up on the off stump. KL Rahul walks in and drives the ball to long on for a single.
24
over
24 | 6 Runs | HH: 194/4
23.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Fuller outside off. KL Rahul goes for the conventional sweep this time but misses the ball. Litton Das fails to gather it to his left and gives away a single as a bye.
23.5
2
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Outside off this time. KL Rahul plays the reverse sweep to the vacant deep third area and runs a couple more.
23.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Tosses it up on the off stump line. KL Rahul drives it back to the bowler off the front foot.
23.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Floats it up on the stumps. Virat Kohli plays a good drive towards long on and takes another single for his team.
23.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Just short on top of the off stump. KL Rahul plucks it to sweeper covers for a run.
23.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Fuller on the stumps once again. Virat Kohli places it to deep square leg for a run.
23
over
23 | 4 Runs | HH: 188/4
22.6
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Darted in, full and on off, Virat Kohli eases the drive down to wide long off for a run.
22.5
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Drifting on the pads. KL Rahul flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
22.4
1
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time outside off. Virat Kohli drives it uppishly to long off for a run.
22.3
0
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Low full toss on the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks it hard but straight to mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Taijul Islam to Virat Kohli, Floats the ball up on the off stump and Virat Kohli walks down the crease and goes for the inside out but only manages an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
22.1
1
Taijul Islam to KL Rahul, Full and straight on the off stump. KL Rahul drives it along the ground to long off for a run.
Taijul Islam (3-0-20-0) returns to the attack.
22
over
22 | 11 Runs | HH: 184/4
21.6
2
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Just short outside the off stump once again. Virat Kohli plays the reverse sweep and gets the ball running down to the left of deep third. The batters come back for the second run.
21.5
2
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Bowls on a nagging length outside off, turning away. Virat Kohli cuts it to the left of deep cover and comes back for the second run. Taijul Islam's throw from the deep and hits the stumps at the batting end and it rolls behind to deep fine leg but Rahul is not in a position to return for the third run.
21.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Outside the off stump this time. KL Rahul taps it to sweeper covers for a run.
21.3
4
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, FOUR! SWEPT AND SWEPT HARD! Shakib Al Hasan pitches the ball fuller on the stumps from around the wicket angle and KL Rahul gets down on a knee and sweeps the ball along the carpet in front of deep square leg for a boundary.
21.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Armball on the leg stump. Virat Kohli tucks it to deep square for a single.
21.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Fuller outside off. KL Rahul drives the ball to sweeper covers for a run.
21
over
21 | 11 Runs | HH: 173/4
20.6
4
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Edgy! Khaled Ahmed bowls it full and wide on off, Virat Kohli goes for the drive and gets a thick outside edge that runs away to the deep third boundary.
20.5
1
Khaled Ahmed to KL Rahul, Hits the length hard outside the off stump. KL Rahul mindfully places it late towards third man and rotates the strike well.
20.4
1
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, On the good length, just outside the off stump line. Virat Kohli slaps it to long on for a single.
20.3
1
Khaled Ahmed to KL Rahul, Fuller on the stumps. KL Rahul flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
20.2
4
Khaled Ahmed to KL Rahul, FOUR! FINE SHOT! BEAUTIFULLY PLACED! Just short outside the off stump from Khaled Ahmed with pace and KL Rahul gets back in the crease and cuts it hard to the left of point and the ball runs away to the fence in no time.
20.1
0
Khaled Ahmed to KL Rahul, Runs in from over the wicket and pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. KL Rahul drives it off the front foot and straight to covers.
20
over
20 | 4 Runs | HH: 162/4
19.6
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, That kept low! Shakib bowls it flatter and fuller, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli rocks back and looks to play it across the line and misses. Gets an inside edge onto his pads.
19.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Pushed through quicker and fuller, outside off, KL Rahul knocks it to deep point for a single.
19.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Briefly in the air, but in the gap. Shakib Al Hasan digs it on a nagging length around middle and off and gets the ball to stick a bit off the surface before it turns away, Virat Kohli is early on the shot and chips it uppishly wide of cover for a single.
19.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to KL Rahul, Fuller outside the off stump line. KL Rahul drives it to sweeper covers and takes a quick single to get off the mark.
KL Rahul walks out to bat now.
19.2
W
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, OUT! CAUGHT! Hasan Mahmud grabs another sitter and Rishabh Pant walks back into the hut. Shakib Al Hasan gets his second as he floats the ball up on the line of the stumps, asking Rishabh Pant to go for a big shot. Pant walks down the track to go down the ground but does not get the elevation on it. Ends up hitting it flat and straight down the throat of long on where Hasan Mahmud takes a good catch by getting his body behind the ball and takes it near his waist.
19.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, on middle, Virat Kohli clips it to deep square leg for a single.
19
over
19 | 13 Runs | HH: 158/3
18.6
1
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, Good length outside the off stump, Kohli taps in the off side for a quick single.
18.5
1
Khaled Ahmed to Rishabh Pant, Full on the off stump, flicked away in the air but finds deep midwicket on the bounce.
18.4
1
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, On length outside the off stump, driven to wide long off for a run.
18.3
4
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Brilliant shot! Overpitched and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli advances down the track and drives up and over extra cover. Brilliant head position and hand movement to find the gap.
18.2
4
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, FOUR! INSIDE EDGE! Just short at the top of the stumps this time. Virat Kohli looks to pull it but gets a thick inside edge of the bat that runs away to the fine leg boundary for four runs. The 150 comes up for India off 18.2 overs, the fastest by any team in Test cricket.
18.1
0
Khaled Ahmed to Virat Kohli, RUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! A big, big mix-up and Khaled Ahmed has made a mess of it. Khaled bowls it full and outside off, Virat Kohli reaches and goes for an expansive drive. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and the ball goes nowhere. It rolls near his feet but Kohli thinks that it has gone away for him to take the single. He sets off for the single but gets sent back by Pant halfway through the run. Virat is nowhere in the frame when Khaled Ahmed charges in off his follow through and bends to pick the ball up. He is inches away from the stumps at the batting end and has all the time in the world to walk towards the stumps and take the bails off. Instead, he opts to release an underarm throw from a couple of yards which does not hit the stumps. It rolls behind, allowing Kohli to make his ground.
18.1
2
Khaled Ahmed to Rishabh Pant, NO BALL! On the pads, full and on the pads, Rishabh Pant flicks it to deep fine leg and gets a run. Khaled has overstepped.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs | HH: 145/3
17.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, On the nagging length outside off. Rishabh Pant drags it across to deep mid-wicket and retains strike.
17.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Bowls it short and outside off. Virat Kohli punches the ball off the back foot to long on for a run.
17.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, Pant survives a close shout! Shakib Al Hasan comes from over the wicket angle to the left-hander and pitches the ball up outside the off-stump line and gets it to turn back into the stumps. Rishabh Pant looks to play the reverse sweep and wears the ball on the front pad. Huge appeal from Bangladesh but the umpire shakes his head. Najmul Hossain Shanto takes the review and the UltraEdge shows that the ball has kissed the under edge of Rishabh Pant's bat.
A confident shout for LBW but it is turned down! Shakib Al Hasan is pretty convinced and Najmul Hossain Shanto has sent it upstairs for a review. The first replay shows that there seems to be a small deflection off the bat. The UltraEdge shows a small spike and the on-field decision will stand.
17.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, On the pads once again. Virat Kohli flicks it to deep square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
17.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Virat Kohli, Drags the arm ball down the leg side. Virat Kohli wears it on the front pads, outside the leg stump line as he tried to work it away off his pads.
Virat Kohli makes his way out to the centre.
17.1
W
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! Hasan Mahmud grabs the opportunity presented by Shubman Gill and India lose their third wicket! Shakib Al Hasan gets the better of the centurion from the previous Test. Tosses the ball up on the off stump and gets it to dip in front of the batter. Shubman Gill walks out for a big shot and tries to get it over long off. The ball spins away enough, resulting in Gill slicing it up in the air towards Hasan Mahmud at long off who takes a reverse cup catch near his face. Gill goes for 39 (36). India are now 141/3, trailing by 92 runs.
It will be spin in the form of Shakib Al Hasan (2-0-12-0) from the other end.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs | HH: 141/2
16.6
1
Khaled Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Length ball outside the off stump this time, with pace. Shubman Gill drives the ball to sweeper covers and gets a single to end the first over after Tea.
16.5
0
Khaled Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Runs in hard from over the wicket and pitches the ball on a good length, angling into the right-hander. Shubman Gill tucks it from the crease, straight to mid-wicket.
16.4
0
Khaled Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Just short outside the off stump line. Shubman Gill taps it from the crease straight to covers.
16.3
0
Khaled Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Ouch, that must have hurt! The knuckleball comes out from Khaled from over the stumps, short and around off, Shubman Gill looks to pull it but goes through his shot early and wears it low on the ribcage.
16.2
1
Khaled Ahmed to Rishabh Pant, From around the stumps to the left-hander, Khaled bowls on a good length on top of the off stump. Rishabh Pant eases it towards long on for a run.
16.1
1
Khaled Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Runs in from over the wicket and bowls it back of a length angled in on the off stump, Shubman Gill works it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Welcome back for the third and final session of Day 4. This will be a 2-hour session, but we do have the option of extending play by an extra 30 minutes, provided the light permits. There are 40 overs left to be bowled in the day. Najmul Hossain Shanto and his men are in a huddle near the ropes before taking their respective positions on the field. Khaled Ahmed will kick things off with the ball. Khaled to Gill first up. Away we go...
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
With minimal help from the pitch, Bangladesh will need to maintain tight lines and lengths to keep the runs in check. However, with India’s attacking approach, it seems unlikely they will back off. Instead, they might push harder to strengthen their position, making for an exciting final session. Join us again at 9.30 am GMT for the concluding part of the day's play!
India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, came out attacking, breaking the record for the fastest team fifty in Test cricket, reaching the milestone in just 18 balls. Mehidy Hasan’s introduction of spin paid off, as he removed Rohit Sharma, preventing a missed review from hurting Bangladesh. Jaiswal continued his aggressive innings, reaching his half-century with solid support from Shubman Gill before falling to Hasan Mahmud just before Tea.
Bangladesh’s batting fell apart quickly after Lunch, as India stuck to their plan. Starting the session at 205/6, Bangladesh collapsed to 233 all out. Jasprit Bumrah was pivotal, removing Mehidy Hasan, which led to the quick dismissal of the remaining batters. Mominul Haque fought alone for Bangladesh, staying unbeaten on 107, but got little support from the rest of the lineup.
SESSION SUMMARY - 24.2 overs, 166 runs and 6 wickets. Despite losing both openers, India will be satisfied with their position at Tea on Day 4, sitting comfortably at 138/2 after just 16 overs and trailing by just 95 more runs. The Indian bowlers executed their plan flawlessly to wrap up Bangladesh earlier in the session, and their aggressive approach with the bat has given them control.
16
over
16 | 8 Runs | HH: 138/2
15.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Fuller and on off. Gill pushes it down to long off and takes one. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4 with India currently at 138/2, trailing by 95 runs!
15.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, Fired wide outside off again. This is jammed out through point for one.
15.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, EDGED AND TAKEN! Or is it? Pant is given out caught behind but he reviews. There seems to be a big gap between the bat and the ball. NOT OUT! Nothing on Ultra Edge! Flatter and outside off. Pant looks to cut but misses and it is a sharp take by the keeper, Litton Das but as it turned out, Pant had not edged it. Pant survives!
15.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Short and outside off. Gill guides it past point for one.
15.2
4
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Bangladesh just can't stem the run flow. That is swept hard! On the pads. This is hit through square leg and the ball races away. India now trail by 98 runs.
15.1
1
Shakib Al Hasan to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and around off. Pant whips it through mid-wicket for one.
15
over
15 | 3 Runs | HH: 130/2
14.6
1
Hasan Mahmud to Rishabh Pant, Fuller and around off. This is driven through covers for one by Pant.
14.5
1
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, Uppish but wide! Full and on the pads. Gill clips it wide of mid on and takes one.
14.4
0
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, Length and around off. This is pushed to cover by Gill.
14.3
1
Hasan Mahmud to Rishabh Pant, Pant is off the mark! On middle, on a length, Pant pushes it down to long on for one.
A promotion for Rishabh Pant as he walks in at number 4.
14.2
W
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! Cleans him up! Mahmud was good with the ball in his previous over and now he strikes! Length and around off from around the wicket. This lands and skids through. It also stays low. Jaiswal looks to defend but is late in getting his bat down and the ball sneaks through to crash into the stumps. A fine innings from Jaiswal comes to an end. He goes for a well-made 72 off 51 balls. India are now 127/2, trailing by 106 runs.
14.1
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around off. Good length. Defended.
14
over
14 | 4 Runs | HH: 127/1
13.6
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Full and on middle. Kept out by Gill.
13.5
4
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nicely played! Clever! Shakib angles this into the batter. Gill goes down on one knee, plays the paddle sweep. Just uses the pace of the ball and this races to the fine leg fence.
13.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Four in a row! Quite a rarity in this innings. Gill steps out but the length is shortened a touch. This is pushed to cover.
13.3
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Well bowled! Slows it up and lands it around middle. Gill defends.
13.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, Flatter and around off. This is pushed to cover.
13.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan to Shubman Gill, A stifled appeal for LBW but it seemed to be going down leg! Angled into the pads. Gill looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pad.
Shakib Al Hasan is introduced into the attack.
13
over
13 | 3 Runs | HH: 123/1
12.6
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length and on middle. Jaiswal blocks.
12.5
1
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, On middle. Gill works it towards mid-wicket and takes one.
12.4
1
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shorter again and around off. Jaiswal guides it through point. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left, dives and keeps it down to one.
12.3
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good aggressive short one! On middle. Bent his back on this one. Jaiswal bails out of the pull.
12.2
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Takes a few steps down the track. This is on a length and around off. Jaiswal drives it on the up but straight to cover.
12.1
1
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, Fuller and around off. Gill drives but to the left of mid off and takes one.
12
over
12 | 10 Runs | HH: 120/1
11.6
1
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Short and on off, Gill goes back and then works this through mid-wicket for one.
11.5
6
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, SIX! Over the fence. Tossed up, on middle, Gill steps out, gets to the pitch of it and whips it over wide long on. Another biggie for the hosts.
11.4
1
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on leg, Jaiswal clips it on the leg side for one.
11.3
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and on middle. Jaiswal defends.
11.2
1
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Short and on off, Gill now plays this with the turn, through mid-wicket and takes one.
11.1
1
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On middle. This is worked through square leg and a run is taken.
11
over
11 | 11 Runs | HH: 110/1
10.6
1
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Going across the batter, on a back of a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal waits on it and steers it down to deep third for one. 11 runs off Mahmud's return over. India move to 110, trailing by 123 runs.
10.5
1
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, Slanting in, at the pads, on a length, Shubman Gill turns it through square leg and gets to the other end.
10.4
0
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, Full and at the stumps, Shubman Gill wrists it again but picks out the man at mid-wicket this time.
10.3
4
Hasan Mahmud to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Wristy! Full and slanting in, at the pads, Shubman Gill brings his wrists into play and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.
10.2
1
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is full and just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it to long off.
10.1
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Hasan Mahmud gets greeted back into the attack with a boundary! On a length, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal's weight stays on the back foot but he still manages to slap it past cover for a boundary. India get to their 100 in 10.1 overs (66 balls). This is now the fastest Team hundred in Test cricket.
Hasan Mahmud (2-0-34-0) is back into the attack.
10
over
10 | 9 Runs | HH: 99/1
9.6
1
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pats it off the back foot to long off and retains the strike with a single. As per Murali Kartik on air, India hold the record for the fastest Team hundred in Test cricket. They scored it off 12.2 overs (74 balls) against West Indies at Port of Spain in 2023. They look set to break their own record here.
9.5
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is flat and short, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it from the crease towards mid-wicket where Najmul Hossain Shanto dives to his right to make the stop.
9.4
1
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Keeps it short and on middle, Shubman Gill turns it off the back foot to the right of square leg and calls Jaiswal through for a single.
9.3
1
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through, short and on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it down to long off and crosses over.
9.2
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowled from wide of the crease and this is speared in, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and keeps it out down the deck.
9.1
6
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Launched down the ground! Mehidy comes from around the wicket and serves it full, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front leg and belts it over long on for a biggie.
9
over
9 | 8 Runs | HH: 90/1
8.6
1
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Looped up, full and on midde, Yashasvi Jaiswal skips down the track and wrists it wide of mid-wicket for a run.
8.5
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shorter and quicker, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and plays it back to the bowler.
8.4
4
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Nicely swept! Taijul offers flight, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches out in front and rolls his wrists on the ball to control the sweep. Hits it hard and to the right of deep square leg for a boundary.
8.3
1
Taijul Islam to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it wide of cover and rotates the strike.
8.2
1
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal! This has been a fine inning from the southpaw. 10 fours and a six in his inning so far. Gets to his half century off 31 balls, the fourth fastest by an Indian in Tests. Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and pats it to long on to pick up a single. Just a raise of the bat from Jaiswal as he acknowledges the applause from the crowd and his teammates.
8.1
1
Taijul Islam to Shubman Gill, Coming in with the arm, full and on off, Shubman Gill gets a good stride in and knocks it down to long off for a run.
8
over
8 | 7 Runs | HH: 82/1
7.6
1
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Short now and on middle, Shubman Gill punches it down to long on and picks up a single. India move to 82 in 8 overs, trailing by 151 runs.
7.5
4
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill brings out the reverse now! Turning in, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill reaches out in front and executes the reverse sweep. Gets it through backward point for a boundary.
7.4
0
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill takes a couple of steps down the track and works it to mid-wicket.
7.3
1
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and punches it down to long off for one. Jaiswal moves to 49.
7.2
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Darted in, full and at the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the front foot and taps it back to the bowler.
7.1
1
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Turning into the pads at 91.9 kph, on a nagging length, Shubman Gill turns it past short leg and gets to the other end.
7
over
7 | 9 Runs | HH: 75/1
6.6
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through, short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs on the back foot and defends it back to the bowler. Pant's record is intact for now.
6.5
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower and fuller, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lunges and eases the drive to cover.
6.4
4
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Taijul overcompensates now as he bowls it short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and punches it through covers for four more runs. Jaiswal moves to 48 off 26 balls. Rishabh Pant holds the record for the fastest fifty in Test cricket by an Indian off 28 balls. Can Jaiswal break that record?
6.3
4
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Innovative and effective! Taijul gives the ball a bit of air, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal brings out the reverse sweep and hits it through short third for a boundary.
6.2
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This keeps a bit low and goes straight on with the arm, short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays on the back foot and sees this one out on the off side.
6.1
1
Taijul Islam to Shubman Gill, Short and on off, Shubman Gill hangs back and pushes it wide of backward point for a single.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs | HH: 66/1
5.6
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Speared in from slightly wide of the crease, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and keeps it out.
5.5
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and stabs it down the deck.
5.4
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Much better from Mehidy, attacking the stumps from around the wicket, full and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lunges and defends it out.
5.3
4
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR This time to the left of the man at deep point but the result is the same! Tossed up by Mehidy, fuller and wide on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his weight on the front foot and stays leg side of the ball. Drills it in front of square on the off side for a boundary.
5.2
4
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Short and punished! Mehidy drops it short and offers width on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it late enough to beat the man at deep point to his right for a boundary.
5.1
0
Mehidy Hasan to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This skids through, short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal hurriedly chops it in front of backward point.
5
over
5 | 3 Runs | HH: 58/1
4.6
1
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal presses forward and eases the drive to long on for a run. Good last couple of overs for Bangladesh.
4.5
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and short, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal defends it on the leg side.
4.4
0
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, at the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and blocks it to mid-wicket.
4.3
1
Taijul Islam to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to long off for a single.
4.2
0
Taijul Islam to Shubman Gill, From around the wicket, Islam darts it full and on leg, Shubman Gill knocks it to short leg.
4.1
1
Taijul Islam to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it on a nagging length around middle and gets the ball to turn in, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through square leg for a single.
Taijul Islam is introduced into the attack and it will be spin from both ends.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs | HH: 55/1
3.6
0
Mehidy Hasan to Shubman Gill, Tosses it full, on middle and off, Shubman Gill prods out and pushes it back to the bowler.
Shubman Gill walks out to bat at number 3 for India!
3.5
W
Mehidy Hasan to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Mehidy Hasan eventually gets his man! So the decision not to review in the previous over has not cost much to Bangladesh. Hasan loops it up and slows it up a bit, full and turning in, around off, Rohit Sharma is a bit tentative to come on the front foot and smother the spin. The ball dips, grips and spins in sharply to beat Rohit on the inside edge. It sneaks through the gap between the bat and pad to crash into the stumps. Bangladesh get a much-needed breakthrough. Rohit goes for 23 (11). India are now 55/1, trailing by 178 runs.
3.4
0
Mehidy Hasan to Rohit Sharma, Given LBW but successfully overturned by Rohit Sharma! Mehidy fires it in, short and on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma rocks back for the pull but he is late into the shot. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit near the knee roll on the front pad. A loud shout and the finger is raised! Rohit Sharma has missed a straight delivery and looks to be a goner here. He has sent it upstairs though. Does he think it is going down leg? There is no bat involved but the Ball Tracking shows the impact to be outside leg, much to the delight of the Indian fans.
3.3
0
Mehidy Hasan to Rohit Sharma, Pushed through quicker and fuller, down leg, Rohit Sharma tries to help it on the way but misses.
3.2
0
Mehidy Hasan to Rohit Sharma, Digs it in short and on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma charges down the track but adjust well and tucks it to mid-wicket.
3.1
4
Mehidy Hasan to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Smeared away! Floated up, full and on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma clears his front leg and swipes it up and over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Early signs of spin as Mehidy Hasan comes into the attack.
3
over
3 | 22 Runs | HH: 51/0
2.6
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Skillfully done! 22 runs off the over and that brings up India's 50 in just three overs. FASTEST FIFTY for a team in Test cricket, beating England's record of achieving the feat in 26 balls. Mahmud gets the yorker in, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the bat face and glides it wide of deep third for four more runs.
2.5
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! More runs! Mahmud goes into the deck and keeps it slower as well, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal adjusts well and rolls his wrists on the ball. Pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
2.4
6
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes the aerial route now! Mahmud takes pace off and serves it full, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up the off side and goes inside out over cover. Clears the fence with ease for a six.
2.3
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A direct hit! On a fullish length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal jams it out in front of mid on and Rohit Sharma sets off for a run. He gets sent back in time as the throw comes in from mid on. The fielder hits the stumps at the bowling end and it is referred upstairs but the replays show that Rohit was well in.
Oh dear! Mehidy Hasan's earlier caught-behind appeal on 2.1 proves to be justified as the UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball went under Rohit Sharma's bat. He survives, and that missed opportunity will surely haunt Bangladesh!
2.3
2
Hasan Mahmud to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL! Low full toss, angling in, at the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single. Mahmud has overstepped.
2.2
6
Hasan Mahmud to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Monstrous! Mahmud sees the batter back away and tries to follow him but ends up serving it right in the arc, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma clears his front leg and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
2.1
0
Hasan Mahmud to Rohit Sharma, A half-hearted appeal for caught behind but turned down! Mehidy Hasan standing at cover is pretty convinced and to be fair to him, there was a noise as the ball passed the bat. He does not get any support from the bowler or the keeper and Bangladesh do not take the review. Shaping away, on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma pokes at the delivery and gets beaten as the ball stays a bit low and goes under the bat.
2
over
2 | 17 Runs | HH: 29/0
1.6
4
Khaled Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Streaky! Khaled angles it across the batter, on off, on a good length, the ball keeps a bit low. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at the delivery away from his body. Gets a bottom edge that races past the left of the man at first slip for a boundary. Just the lone slip and a gully were in place for this ball.
A slight hold in play as the umpires check the shape of the ball for the second time! Najmul Hossain Shanto doesn't seem to be happy with it but the ball goes through the ring and the umpire asks to carry on!
1.5
0
Khaled Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller now by Ahmed, not much movement in the air or off the deck, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lunges and firms the drive to mid off.
1.4
0
Khaled Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! More like it from Khaled! He hits the deck hard and gets a good lift off the deck, around the off-stump line, not wide enough for the cut. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes after it and gets beaten as the ball goes over his bat.
1.3
1
Khaled Ahmed to Rohit Sharma, Khaled sprays it down leg, on a length, Rohit Sharma lets it go. The keeper, Litton Das dives to his left and does well to get some glove on it. The ball gets parried away to his left for a bye.
1.2
6
Khaled Ahmed to Rohit Sharma, SIX! BANG! Two in two for the Indian skipper! Khalel goes short but does not get it high enough to trouble the batter, on off. Rohit Sharma swivels and nails the pull over deep square leg for a biggie.
The ball has landed on the top of a shamiana in the ground!
1.1
6
Khaled Ahmed to Rohit Sharma, SIX! No sighters needed for Rohit Sharma! Khaled serves it on a length from over the wicket, on middle, Rohit Sharma stays leg side of the ball and skips down the track. Swings through the line and tonks it over long on for a six.
It will be Khaled Ahmed to share the attack from the other end.
1
over
1 | 12 Runs | HH: 12/0
0.6
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mahmud changes his angle of attack as he comes from around the wicket and keeps it around the off stump line, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets the ball come to him and defends it on the off side.
0.5
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Make it three in a row! Mahmud errs again as he bowls it short and wide on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal latches onto it in a flash and cuts it past backward point for four more runs.
0.4
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! This is even better! Pitched up by Mahmud but a bit too full by Mahmud, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays balanced in the crease and gets his bat out in front of the front pad. Drives it to the right of mid on for back-to-back boundaries.
0.3
4
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal and India are away! Width on offer by Mahmud, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his hands at the delivery and cracks it through covers for the first boundary of the Indian innings.
0.2
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gets the shape again but the line is down leg, on a back of a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line to tickle it fine but misses. Good diving stop by the keeper, Litton Das low to his right.
0.1
0
Hasan Mahmud to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hasan steams in from over the wicket and gets a hint of inward shape, on a hard length, on off and middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal shuffles across and covers the line of the ball to keep it out with a straight bat.
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We are back! The umpires are out in the middle and are followed by the Bangladesh players spreading out in the field. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the openers walking out to bat for India! Hasan Mahmud has the new ball and will start the proceedings for Bangladesh! Away we go..
... SECOND INNINGS ...
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For Bangladesh, Mominul Haque fought a long battle. The rest just gave their wickets away. The shots played by Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan were quite disappointing from Bangladesh's perspective. The wicket doesn’t have a lot of demons and Bangladesh should be disappointed with their effort.
Well, it took India just under 50 minutes after Lunch to wrap up the innings. A job well done for the hosts as the visitors slipped from 224/6 to be bowled out for 233. It was a combined bowling effort with all the bowlers used getting a wicket at least. On Day 4 though, it was Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin who did the majority of the damage. India will be quite pleased with their performance with the ball.
74.2
over
74.2 | 0 Runs |
HH: 233/10
74.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Khaled Ahmed, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! 300 TEST WICKETS FOR JADEJA! The softest of dismissals and Bangladesh are bowled out for 233. Indians erupt in celebration, gathering around Jadeja to applaud his remarkable milestone. This is tossed up full, on middle and off by Jadeja and he gets the ball to grip and turn away, Khaled Ahmed tries to play it across the line and closes the bat face a bit too early. A leading edge is found and the ball balloons behind to the left of the bowler. Jadeja moves across quickly and grabs a simple catch over his left shoulder. Jadeja becomes the third Indian after Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin to achieve the double of scoring 3000 runs and taking 300 wickets in Test cricket.
74.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Khaled Ahmed, Comes from around the wicket and bowls it full, at the stumps, Khaled Ahmed stabs it down the deck.
74
over
74 | 0 Runs |
HH: 233/9
73.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Looks for the single but doesn't get it! On a back of a length, over off, Mominul Haque knocks it in front of point and Khaled Ahmed sets off for the run. The fielder is quick to the ball and Haque sends Ahmed back.
73.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Play and a miss! This is angled across on a length, outside off, Mominul Haque with an angled bat looks to cut at it but misses as the ball stays a bit low.
73.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Full, on middle and off, Mominul Haque pats it to point.
73.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, On a length, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque turns it to the leg side.
73.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Angling away, on a back of a length, over off, Mominul Haque opens the bat face and steers it to the left of gully where Yashasvi Jaiswal dives and makes a fine stop.
73.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, On a hard length, over off, Mominul Haque works it to the square leg region as his bottom hand comes off the bat.
73
over
73 | 2 Runs |
HH: 233/9
72.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Full and on the pads, Mominul Haque clips it to deep square leg for a single and will retain strike for the next over.
72.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Angling away, on a length, just outside off, Mominul Haque charges down the track and looks for a big swipe through the off side but misses. Rishabh Pant quickly collects the ball and hits the stumps at the batter's end but Haque gets himself back in time!
72.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Khaled Ahmed, Angling in, on leg, on a length, Khaled Ahmed fails to get any bat on it as he tries to tuck it across. The ball clips his pads and goes behind as the batters collect a leg bye.
72.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Khaled Ahmed, Fires in a yorker, on off, Khaled Ahmed is equal to the task and digs it out to the off side.
Khaled Ahmed is the last man in.
72.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to Hasan Mahmud, OUT! LBW! A loud appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Hasan Mahmud after a chat with Mominul Haque, sends it upstairs for a review. Doesn't look very convinced in sending it upstairs but they do go for it! This is angled into the batter from wider on the crease, on a length and on middle and off, Hasan Mahmud plants his front leg ahead and looks to play it across the line but misses on the inside edge and gets pinged flush on the front pad by the nip-backer. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball tracking confirms three reds. Bangladesh lose their 9th and a review as well. From 224/6, they have slipped to 231/9.
72.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Hasan Mahmud, On a good length, over off, Hasan Mahmud manages to block it with a straight bat.
72
over
72 | 1 Runs |
HH: 231/8
71.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Into the pads, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque gets his bat ahead and pats it to mid on. Another successful over from Jasprit Bumrah comes to an end!
71.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Honing in at the stumps, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque confidently blocks it to mid off.
71.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Full and on off, Mominul Haque leans on and drives it to cover.
71.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Hasan Mahmud, Full and on off, Hasan Mahmud with very soft hands pushes it straight past the bowler to the left of mid on for a single.
71.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Hasan Mahmud, On a length, angling in, on middle and leg, Hasan Mahmud looks to tuck it away but misses onto his thigh pad.
Hasan Mahmud is the new man in.
71.1
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Taijul Islam, OUT! TIMBER! Jasprit Bumrah gets his third and Taijul Islam has to walk back for just 5 (8). Bangladesh slip further to 230/8! Bumrah charges in from around the wicket and angles it back in, on a length, on off, Taijul Islam with absolutely no foot movement is caught in the crease and he tries to keep it out with an angled bat. Is late on the attempt and the ball comes back in a bit to zip past the inside edge and clatters into the top of the off stump.
71
over
71 | 5 Runs |
HH: 230/7
70.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, On a back of a length, on off, Taijul Islam pushes it to deep backward point for a single.
70.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, FOUR! Mohammed Siraj attempts the yorker on leg, but ends up bowling a very low full toss. Taijul Islam flicks it through square leg and gets himself a boundary.
70.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, Almost played it back onto the stumps! Siraj bends his back and digs it in short over off, Taijul Islam rises with the bounce and tries to fend it out. Luckily for him, it falls back onto his shoes and dies down the deck.
70.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, Good length, on middle and off, Taijul Islam blocks it to mid off.
70.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, An absolute pearl! On a length just outside off, angling in and nipping away a tad off the deck. Taijul Islam hangs back and has a feel for it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
70.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Taijul Islam, On a fuller length, on off, Taijul Islam drives it to point.
70
over
70 | 9 Runs |
HH: 225/7
69.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Comes back to over the wicket angle and bowls it on off, on a length, Mominul Haque hits it to covers.
69.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Taijul Islam, A loud shout for LBW but the angle would have taken it down leg! Switches to around the wicket and angles it in, on the pads, on a length, Taijul Islam looks to tuck it fine but misses and gets clipped on the pads as the ball goes to fine leg for a leg bye. The men behind the wicket were interested but Bumrah signalled that it was going down leg.
Taijul Islam comes in at number 9.
69.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, OUT! TAKEN! Jasprit Bumrah has his man and India get the much-needed breakthrough! He steams in from over the wicket and hits the deck hard, on a length, over off with the angle coming into the right-hander. The ball nips away just enough and catches a healthy outside edge as Mehidy Hasan rocks back and has a slight poke at the delivery. The ball goes straight to Shubman Gill at first slip who gobbles it up around his stomach with both hands. A bit of a send-off by Bumrah as he claps and celebrates while looking towards Mehidy. Mehidy goes for 20 (42) and Bangladesh are now 224/7.
69.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Mehidy Hasan sticks his bat ahead and blocks it off the upper half of the bat.
69.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, FOUR! Totally in control this time! Bumrah gets the line closer and keeps it just outside off, on a length, Mehidy Hasan rises with the bounce and punches it through point for a boundary.
69.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, FOUR! So nearly chopped it back onto the stumps! Bumrah keeps it away, outside off, on a length, Mehidy Hasan shapes for the expansive drive away from his body and gets an inside edge that goes past the stumps and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
69
over
69 | 1 Runs |
HH: 216/6
68.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Fuller in length, outside off, Mominul Haque sees the line away from him and makes the leave.
68.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, At the stumps, on a length, Mominul Haque waits in the crease and taps it to the off side.
68.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, With a silly point in place, Siraj angles it away, on a hard length, outside off, Mominul Haque looks to push it through covers with an angled bat but ends up chopping it down the deck.
68.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Hits the deck hard, on a good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque guides it to backward point.
68.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Just short of a good length, over off, Mehidy Hasan with soft hands open the bat face and steers it in front of deep backward point for a single.
68.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, On a good length, on off, Mehidy Hasan drives it straight to mid off.
68
over
68 | 5 Runs |
HH: 215/6
67.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, Drags the length down and keeps it over off, doesn't get enough bounce on it and Mehidy Hasan pushes it to the right of backward point for a single.
67.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, Charges in at the stumps, on a fuller length, Mehidy Hasan blocks it to mid off.
67.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, On a length, just outside off, around that fourth stump line, Mehidy Hasan hops back and pats it to gully.
67.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, Follows up with better line and length, on top of middle and off, Mehidy Hasan covers the line and dabs it down the deck.
67.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, FOUR! That will give Hasan a lot of confidence! Jasprit Bumrah errs both in line and length and digs it short and well outside off, Mehidy Hasan picks the length in a flash and frees his arms before slashing it over point for a boundary.
67.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mehidy Hasan, Steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a hard length, on off, Mehidy Hasan with soft hands blocks it out toward point.
It will be Jasprit Bumrah to operate from the other end. 14-6-36-1 so far. It has suddenly become a bit cloudy, but there's no need for concern, as these clouds aren't grey.
67
over
67 | 5 Runs |
HH: 210/6
66.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Beautifully cut through! Mohammed Siraj offers the slightest of width outside off, and keeps the length short, Mominul Haque quickly shifts his weight on the back foot and crunches the punch through point for a boundary to end the over.
66.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Angling away, on a fuller length, outside off, Mominul Haque sees the line going across and opts to leave it alone.
66.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Slants this into the pads, on a fuller length, Mehidy Hasan looks for the flick but misses and gets clipped low on the front pad. The ball rolls behind to fine leg for a leg bye.
66.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Three balls angling in at the stumps on the trot. Siraj is hopeful for Hasan to play one across the line but Mehidy Hasan blocks it down the deck with a straight bat.
66.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Continues to charge in at the stumps, on a good length, Mehidy Hasan covers the line and defends it back to the bowler.
66.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Starts from over the wicket and bowls it full into the stumps, Mehidy Hasan gets his bat ahead and blocks the first one out.
Welcome back for the start of the second session. The sun is shining in all its glory as the two umpires and players make their way out to the centre. It will be Mohammed Siraj to kickstart proceedings with the red cherry in the second session. Bumrah to Mehidy first up. Here we go!
... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...
The pitch has not shown any visible gremlins, proving good for batting. However, the Bangladeshi batters have not displayed enough patience, which has been a recurring theme throughout the series in terms of their batting. Mominul, who has maintained a solid tempo to his innings, will need to demonstrate the required patience, as will Mehidy if they are to keep the Indian bowlers at bay. With only the tail to follow, the hosts will be hoping to strike early after Lunch and open up one end. Do join us back at 6.55 am GMT for the start of the second session, which will also be an extended one.
Mominul Haque picked up where he left off on the opening day and looked assured. Litton Das also looked confident until he went for a big shot, only to be caught by a one-handed stunner from Rohit Sharma. Das' decision to attack seemed influenced by the close-in fielders placed right in his line of vision. Lightning struck twice as it was then time for Mohammed Siraj to pull off a spectacular catch to see the back of Shakib Al Hasan, who, like Das, tried to go for a big shot. Mominul then joined forces with Mehidy Hasan to prevent any further casualties before Lunch. In the final over before the break, Mominul celebrated reaching his 13th Test century, his first in India and the second away from home.
End of an entertaining session! The Indian players gather around Mominul Haque to congratulate him for his remarkable effort as both teams walk off for Lunch. Mominul receives a standing ovation from his teammates, and this has been a knock he will remember for a long time. During this extended session, Bangladesh scored 98 runs while losing 3 wickets in the 31 overs bowled. From the start, there wasn’t much assistance for the Indian pacers, making it crucial for them to maintain tight lines early on, which they did. Jasprit Bumrah managed to generate just enough movement to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim while he attempted to leave the ball.
66
over
66 | 6 Runs |
HH: 205/6
65.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Slower and shorter, on middle, a bit of grip and turn, Mominul Haque hangs on the back foot and defends it out. That will be LUNCH on DAY 4!
65.5
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Slower and fuller, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque looks for the sweep but misses and gets it off the gloves through fine leg for a brace.
65.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Darted in from around the wicket, Mominul Haque goes on the back foot and pats it down the deck.
65.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Looped up, full and on off, Mominul Haque firms the drive to mid off.
65.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, FOUR! HUNDRED for Mominul Haque! What a brilliant way to reach the milestone! A thoroughly deserved century, showcasing his resilience and class. Despite a shaky start on Day 1, Mominul has steadily grown in confidence, and this knock is a testament to how well he has constructed this inning. Tossed up from Ashwin, on middle, Mominul Haque yet again, brings the sweep shot out and executes it to perfection hitting the ball behind square of the wicket on the leg side for a boundary. Mominul acknowledges the crowd and his teammates with a humble raise of the bat, soaking it all in!
65.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Full and on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks it straight to short leg.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs |
HH: 199/6
64.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Siraj hits this into the surface on a back of a length and over middle and off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it down the track towards mid on.
64.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, On a length, outside off, Mehidy Hasan sticks his bat out and hits it to point.
64.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Full and slanting in at the stumps, Mehidy Hasan flicks it to mid-wicket.
64.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mehidy Hasan, Back of a length and on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out.
64.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, EDGED AND DROPPED! Not an easy chance for Virat Kohli but they do stick sometimes! Siraj bowls this on a length, angling it away, outside off, Mominul Haque has a poke at it away from the body and gets a thick outside edge flying to the left of Virat Kohli at a widish first slip who throws an outstretched dive and gets his left hand to it but the ball brushes his fingertips and rolls behind for a single.
64.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Comes from over the wicket and keeps the length right, on middle and off, Mominul Haque stabs it down the deck with soft hands.
64
over
64 | 3 Runs |
HH: 198/6
63.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, on middle, Mominul Haque sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.
63.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Straight and on the stumps, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line and blocks it down the deck.
63.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Quicker and fuller, on off, Mehidy Hasan charges down the track and clips it to mid-wicket for a single.
63.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan taps it in front of short leg.
63.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Full and on the pads, Mominul Haque sweeps it to backward square leg in the deep for a single.
63.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Was there an edge on it? Yes, looks like it! Rishabh Pant puts it down but it certainly wasn't the easiest of catches. Ravichandran Ashwin digs it a tad short and outside off, Mominul Haque winds up to cut but gets a feather of an under edge that goes low to the keeper who fails to snaffle it.
63
over
63 | 7 Runs |
HH: 195/6
62.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Flighted full and outside off, Mehidy Hasan makes a good confident block.
62.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flaoted a bit, full and on middle, Mominul Haque knocks it to long on for a single.
62.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Fired in, full and on middle, Mominul Haque turns it around to short leg.
62.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Dragged down on middle and leg, Mominul Haque pulls it off the inner half to short fine leg.
62.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Darts it quicker and fuller, on the pads, Mominul Haque is quick to rock back and keeps it out.
62.1
6
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, SIX! Up and over! First of the innings! Mominul Haque moves to 92 with that biggie! This is flighted full on off, Mominul Haque gets his weight forward and with utmost timing just tonks it over the bowler's head for six runs.
Oh, dear! Mehidy Hasan has been stung by a wasp on his left knee and the physio is out to attend to him. Cold water is being applied to the affected area. Mehidy is back on his feet and we are all good to go now.
62
over
62 | 0 Runs |
HH: 188/6
61.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Full and on the stumps, Mehidy Hasan drives it straight past the bowler to the left of mid on.
61.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Flights this full, on off and gets the ball to drift away past the outside edge as Mehidy Hasan prods out looking to block it with a straight bat.
61.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Drags the length down and keeps it over off, Mehidy Hasan rocks back and cuts it hard but straight to backward point.
61.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Fires it full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan pushes it to cover.
61.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Full, on middle and off, Mehidy Hasan hangs back making room and knocks it to covers.
61.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Flatter and fuller, on middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan clips it off his pads to mid-wicket.
61
over
61 | 1 Runs |
HH: 188/6
60.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flighted full, on off, Mominul Haque gets out on the front foot and blocks it to mid off.
60.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Fired in full, on middle, Mominul Haque defends it well.
60.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Quicker and fuller, on middle, Mominul Haque hangs back and works it back to the bowler.
60.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Straight on with the arm, full, Mominul Haque blocks it well.
60.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Flighted up, on middle, Mehidy Hasan mistimes his sweep to the left of square leg for a single.
60.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Full and on middle and off, Mehidy Hasan tucks it to short leg.
60
over
60 | 10 Runs |
HH: 187/6
59.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Pushed through quicker and fuller on middle and leg, Mominul Haque blocks it out.
59.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Continues to keep it into the pads, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque looks to sweep but hits it straight to the fielder at short fine.
59.4
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Slants it into the pads, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque looks to tuck it away off the back foot but misses. The ball clips his front pad and rolls behind for a couple of runs called as leg byes. Half a shout for LBW but that was always going down leg.
59.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Full and on middle, Mominul Haque goes for the sweep but gets an under edge that rolls to short fine leg.
59.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Two-in-two for Haque! Ravichandran Ashwin drags the length down and keeps it around the pads, Mominul Haque quickly rocks back and with an angled bat just about manages to get some bat as the ball tickles down through fine leg for a boundary.
59.1
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Top shot from Mominul Haque and he moves to 82! Tossed up, on off, Mominul Haque sweeps it hard and finds the gap at deep square leg for a boundary.
59
over
59 | 1 Runs |
HH: 177/6
58.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Full and on off, Mehidy Hasan lunges out and pats it to cover.
58.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Attacks the stumps, with a lot of revs on the ball, on a fuller length, Mehidy Hasan with deft hands sticks out his bat in front and makes a block.
58.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Flighted a bit, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan drives it straight to cover.
58.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Flatter and fuller, on off, Mehidy Hasan blocks it under his eyes.
58.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Pushed through quicker and fuller, on off, Mehidy Hasan defends it on the front foot.
58.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, From over the wicket, Jadeja bowls it full and on off, Mominul Haque leans ahead and eases it to long on for a single.
58
over
58 | 1 Runs |
HH: 176/6
57.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Flighted up, on the pads, Mehidy Hasan gets his bat ahead and dead bats it straight back to the bowler.
57.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, That's a beauty from Ashwin! Bowls it with the arm and keeps it full, on off, Mehidy Hasan lunges out and looks to block it out but misses as the ball whizzes past the outside edge and goes through to the keeper. Rishabh Pant collects the ball and flicks the bails off. The third umpire has a check for stumping but Mehidy Hasan has his back leg well in the crease.
57.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Fuller in length and on middle and off, Mehidy Hasan stabs it down the deck.
57.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mehidy Hasan, Comes from around the wicket and tosses it up, on off, Mehidy Hasan prods out and blocks it well.
57.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Full and on off, Mominul Haque clips it through short leg for a single.
57.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Loops it up, on off and gets the ball to shoot off the deck and turn away, Mominul Haque gets a good stride out and looks to sweep but misses on all ends.
57
over
57 | 5 Runs |
HH: 175/6
56.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, Pushed through full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out.
56.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Mehidy Hasan, FOUR! Edged and it races away! Mehidy Hasan is off the mark with a streaky boundary! Jadeja bowls this full, on middle and leg, and the ball keeps very low off the deck. Mehidy Hasan hangs back and looks to keep it out with a straight bat but gets an under edge that evades the keeper to his right and goes behind to the deep third fence for four runs.
56.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep fine leg for a single.
56.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Jadeja continues to target the pads and keeps it full, Mominul Haque misses to tuck it away and wears it on his pads.
56.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Full and on the pads, Mominul Haque hangs back and tucks it to the left of short leg.
56.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Pushed through quicker and fuller, into the pads, Mominul Haque gets on the back foot and tucks it away on the leg side.
Mehidy Hasan makes his way out to the centre now.
56
over
56 | 5 Runs |
HH: 170/6
55.6
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT! TAKEN! That's a seriously good catch! Second excellent catch from India today. This is probably better than the first one. Ashwin comes on and strikes. Excellent bowling change. However, that shot was a poor one from Shakib. Not sure if he needed to play another one after getting a boundary the ball before. He steps out. Ashwin slows it up and drags his length back a touch. Shakib looks to go over mid off but is through the shot early. It goes off the toe end towards mid off. Siraj backtracks, he seems to have misjudged it but then leaps and takes it behind his head and tumbles over as the ball sticks in his left hand. Shakib falls for 9 (17). Bangladesh are now 170/6.
55.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Nicely played! Very good use of the feet. Leaves late, stays leg side, gets to the pitch of the ball and hits it wide of mid off for a boundary.
55.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, On the pads. Haque sweeps. It goes towards deep backward square leg where Ravindra Jadeja sprints to his left and keeps it down to one.
55.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Slows it up, looks for some purchase off the wicket but this goes on with the arm. Defended again.
55.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, On the pads. Haque sweeps but to short fine leg.
55.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Flatter and around off. Haque waits and then guides it to point.
Ravichandran Ashwin (9-0-22-1) comes into the attack for the first time today.
55
over
55 | 1 Runs |
HH: 165/5
54.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, On middle. Shakib nudges it to mid-wicket.
54.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, Flatter and around off. Shakib guides it to point and wants a single but gets sent back.
54.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, On the pads. This is swept through square leg. Haque gets to the other end.
54.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Pushes this one through and on off. Haque plays it back to the bowler.
54.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
54.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, On the pads. Haque flicks but to short fine leg.
54
over
54 | 4 Runs |
HH: 164/5
53.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Slightly fuller this time and on middle. Defended.
53.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Slightly shorter and on middle. Shakib pulls but to mid-wicket.
53.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, FOUR! Finds the gap! Slightly shorter and outside off. Shakib guides it past point and this one races away to the fence.
53.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Length and around off. Shakib blocks it out.
53.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Serves it on a good length, around off, Shakib Al Hasan gets on the front foot to defend.
53.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Beaten! Full and around off, Shakib Al Hasan is lured into the drive but the ball nips away to beat the outside edge.
53
over
53 | 2 Runs |
HH: 160/5
52.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Around off. Pushed through. Haque shows the maker's name and defends it. Yet another over done by Jadeja.
52.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Around off. Quicker. Haque stays back and keeps it out.
52.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, Fuller and around middle. This is pushed towards mid off for one.
52.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, On middle. Haque pushes it towards mid-wicket. A slight misfield by Rahul and a run is taken.
52.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Quicker and on middle. Haque stays back and blocks it out.
52.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flatter and on middle. Haque keeps it out.
52
over
52 | 9 Runs |
HH: 158/5
51.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Bangs this in short again. This is pulled through square leg for one. A good over for Bangladesh.
51.5
4
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, FOUR! That should have been stopped by Gill! Lacklustre from him. On middle. This is pulled towards mid-wicket. Gill just does not get down in time. He lets it through. Rahul puts in a good effort, he runs to his right from deep square leg but has no chance.
51.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Pulled away! Rohit is not happy with Rahul there but that was well away from him! Angled into the body. This is pulled through square leg. Rahul there does not put in a great effort and that's what Rohit probably didn't like. Rahul though suggests it was quite far away.
51.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Around off. Length again. Haque waits and then guides it to point.
51.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Length again and just outside off. Left alone.
51.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, On the shorter side and on the body. Evaded.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs |
HH: 149/5
50.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, Sharp! On middle. Shakib steps out and flicks this one. Short leg is quick to field it and then throws it onto the stumps at the keeper's end. The batter is in though.
50.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, Fuller and on middle. Shakib gets right behind the line and keeps it out. This probably might be the last over for Jadeja for a bit.
50.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, On middle. Shakib leans forward and plays it back to the bowler.
50.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shakib Al Hasan, Floated up, full and on middle, Shakib Al Hasan skips out and plays it back to the bowler.
50.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Shorter and on the body. This is pulled towards deep square leg for one.
50.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Around off. Flatter. Haque gets right behind the line and defends.
50
over
50 | 0 Runs |
HH: 148/5
49.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Excellent stuff! Giving nothing away! On middle. Length. Defended.
49.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shakib Al Hasan, Just short! Goes full and on middle. Shakib drives. It goes uppishly but lands just in front of Siraj.
Shakib Al Hasan comes out to bat at number 7.
49.4
W
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, OUT! TAKEN! That's a fine catch! Rohit Sharma has plucked that out of thin air. Excellent stuff. Das steps out and also makes room. This is fuller. He hits it quite nicely. Looks to go over mid off. Seems to have cleared him too but Rohit stretches his right hand upwards and this one stays in. Rohit is ecstatic and so are the Indians. That's an important wicket. Das goes for 13 (30). Bangladesh are now 148/5.
49.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Beaten! That's a good nut. Probably beaten for pace. Das might have been expecting a short one but Siraj goes very full and around off. Das, without any foot movement, looks to drive but is beaten.
49.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, On the shorter side and around off. This is pushed to cover.
49.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Just outside off. On a good length. Das watches it go to the keeper. Just nothing on the surface. Not even for the pacers. Just going through nicely.
Drinks! India have maintained it tight from the outset, but Bangladesh have been exceptional so far. Despite losing Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das has seamlessly stepped in, getting off to a confident start alongside Mominul Haque, who is growing in confidence with each passing over. Rohit Sharma will be eager to break this partnership, but at the moment, the pitch isn’t offering much assistance to trouble the batters. Bangladesh will be looking to capitalize on this steady momentum.
49
over
49 | 2 Runs |
HH: 148/4
48.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, On middle. Haque keeps it out again.
48.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Litton Das, Angled into the pads. Das works it around the corner and takes one.
48.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Litton Das, Attacks the stumps again. Das shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler.
48.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Litton Das, This is better! Drags Das forward. Bowls a fuller length but still no turn for the bowler. Das is solid in defense.
48.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Litton Das, Pushes it through and on off. No turn, nothing from the surface. Das stays back and defends it.
48.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flatter and around off. Haque pushes it towards cover for one.
48
over
48 | 0 Runs |
HH: 146/4
47.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, A loud shout for LBW but there were two sounds! Length and on off. This lands and jags back into the batter. Das looks to defend but misses to get hit high on the pads. The replays show that Das got an inside edge onto the pads.
47.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the middle pole. Das keeps it out.
47.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Outside off. Fuller. Left alone.
47.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Fuller and angling in, around off, Litton Das lunges and taps it in front of backward point.
47.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Slightly fuller and around off. Das pushes it to mid off.
47.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Good length and around off. Blocked.
47
over
47 | 8 Runs |
HH: 146/4
46.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Two in a row. Haque is growing in confidence here. On middle. This is whipped between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
46.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Swept away nicely! He tried it earlier in the over but did not come off, this time it does! Around off. He drags it between deep square and deep mid-wicket.
46.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Short and on off, Mominul Haque hangs back and pushes it to the right of the bowler.
46.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Well bowled! This is flatter. It goes on with the arm and outside off. Haque is beaten as he looks to defend.
46.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Outside off. Quicker. Haque sweeps but to square leg.
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Mominul Haque, Flatter and on off. Defended.
Ravindra Jadeja is introduced into the attack and replaces Jasprit Bumrah!
46
over
46 | 5 Runs |
HH: 138/4
45.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Litton Das, Angling in, full and on the pads, Litton Das wrists it off his pads to mid-wicket.
45.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Short and wide on off, Mominul Haque hangs back and cuts it hard to the left of Ravindra Jadeja at backward point who makes a half stop. They cross.
45.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, On a length and slanting it away, on middle and off, Mominul Haque hops back and opens the bat face to steer it to the fielder at gully.
45.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Angling across on a fuller length, on off, Mominul Haque gets a good stride in and solidly blocks it to covers.
45.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, FOUR! And that will be FIFTY for Mominul Haque! Siraj bends his back and digs it in short but does not get it high enough to trouble the batter. Mominul Haque rolls his wrists on the ball and pulls it all along the ground through square leg. 20th fifty for the southpaw in Tests. This has been a measured inning from Mominul and he will look to convert this one into a three-figure score.
45.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Given caught but successfully overturned by Mominul Haque! Siraj tucks the batter up for room as he comes from over the wicket and bangs it on a back of a length, around the pads, Mominul Haque hops to tuck it away but misses. Gets beaten on the inside edge and it lobs to Yashasvi Jaiswal at a deepish short leg who takes it low, moving away to his right. The finger goes up but Mominul Haque reviews it straight away. Has this come off his thigh pad? The first replay does seem to suggest so and it is confirmed by the UltraEdge. The third umpire wants to confirm whether it has come off the gloves after it lobbed off the thigh pad. It has made no contact with the glove and the on-field decision will have to be overturned.
Mohammed Siraj (7-0-27-0) comes into the attack now.
45
over
45 | 1 Runs |
HH: 133/4
44.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Bumrah takes pace off and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Litton Das picks the change of pace and presses forward to dab it in front of backward point.
44.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, At 138.6 kph, on a nagging length, on off, Litton Das stays on the back foot and pushes it to the right of Rohit Sharma at catching cover.
44.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Good running! Fuller in length at 137 kph, on off, Mominul Haque gets on the front foot and drops it with soft hands in front of cover-point for a quick single.
44.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Slanting in from around the wicket, on a good length, around the fifth stump line, Mominul Haque hops and shuffles a bit to cover the off stump and then makes the leave.
44.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bumrah slips this one down leg, on a length, Mominul Haque misses the tickle.
44.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bumrah comes from around the wicket and lands it on a good length, on middle, Mominul Haque covers the line of the ball and taps it down the deck.
44
over
44 | 4 Runs |
HH: 132/4
43.6
0
Akash Deep to Litton Das, Keeps it full, on off, Litton Das lunges and pats it in front of cover.
43.5
0
Akash Deep to Litton Das, Deep gets a good lift on this one as he lands it on a length, on off, Litton Das presses forward to push it down the ground with a straight bat. The ball kicks off the deck and hits him high on the bat, near the manufacturer's sticker and rolls beside the pitch on the off side.
43.5
1
Akash Deep to Litton Das, NO BALL! Angling in, on a length, on off, Litton Das blocks it right under his eyes on the off side.
43.4
3
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Deep goes into the deck again, over middle, Mominul Haque rides the bounce well this time and pulls it in front of square on the leg side. Jasprit Bumrah goes after it and mops it up. Three runs taken.
43.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Was there some bat on it? Deep bends his back and digs it in short, on off, Mominul Haque swivels for the pull but gets beaten as the ball does not rise as much as Mominul expected it to. The ball goes under the bat and falls short of the keeper, Rishabh Pant.
43.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Goes wide of the crease and slants it in, on off, fuller in length, Mominul Haque gets his bat out in front of the front pad and defends it on the off side.
43.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, With a short leg in place, Deep comes from around the wicket and gets the ball to move away off the deck, outside off, on a length, Mominul Haque lets it be.
43
over
43 | 12 Runs |
HH: 128/4
42.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Oh, this kept low! Bumrah serves it around the sixth stump line, on a back of a length, Litton Das adjusts well as he stays low with the bounce and squeezes it out on the off side.
42.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, FOUR! The third boundary of the over! Bumrah slips it on the pads, full in length, Litton Das lets the ball come to him and brings his wrists into play. Flicks it behind square on the leg side and beats deep backward square leg to his left for yet another boundary.
42.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, In the channel on off, on a good length, Litton Das shoulders arms.
42.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, FOUR! Lovely shot! On a length, outside off, Litton Das gets his weight on the front foot and presents a high elbow. Times the drive beautifully as he hits it through covers for four more runs.
42.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Bumrah drags the length back, on off, Litton Das hangs back and defends it on the off side.
42.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, FOUR! Risky but Litton gets the reward! Bumrah serves it on a length, outside off, Litton Das plays this one away from his body. Angles the bat face and drives it through cover-point for a boundary.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs |
HH: 116/4
41.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Lands it on a length, on off, Mominul Haque lets the ball come to him and keeps his bat close to the front pad as he taps it to cover.
41.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Fuller this time by Deep, at the stumps, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line of the ball and pushes it down the deck.
41.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Sprayed on the pads by Akash, on a length, Mominul Haque misses the tickle and wears it on the side of his thigh pad.
41.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, This nips away from the batter, on a back of a length, on off and middle, Mominul Haque gets squared up by the movement and gets an outside edge that rolls in front of gully.
41.2
4
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Width offered and Mominul cashes in! Deep errs as he bowls it short and fractionally wide on off, Mominul Haque hangs back and frees his arms to play the cut. Hits it all along the ground and gets it to the right of backward point for a boundary. First runs of the day for Mominul.
41.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angling away, on off, on a length, Mominul Haque gets his bat close to the front pad and defends it out.
41
over
41 | 4 Runs |
HH: 112/4
40.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Serves it on a good length, on off, Litton Das stabs it down the deck right under his eyes.
40.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Delivers it on a short of a length, outside off, Litton Das holds his bat high and makes the leave.
40.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Bowls it a touch fuller this time and closer to the off-stump line. Litton Das shoulders arms but does not cover the off pole. The ball comes back in off the deck and zips past the off pole. Not too far away from crashing into the off stump.
40.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Litton Das, Another one that nips back in but it is on a hard length, around off, Litton Das trusts the bounce and makes the leave.
Litton Das walks in at number 6 for Bangladesh!
40.2
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Jasprit Bumrah with the first strike for India on Day 4! Steams in from over the wicket and goes slightly wide of the crease, on a good length. The ball pitches well outside off and Mushfiqur Rahim shuffles to cover the off pole. Rahim thinks he has his off stump covered as he hoists his bat up but the ball jags back in a long way to clatter into the top of the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim walks back for 11(32) and Bangladesh are now 112/4!
40.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! So nearly chopped on! At 141 kph, on a good length with an upright seam, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim is tentative as he looks to block it down on the off side with an angled bat. The ball nips back in off the deck to catch the inside edge and it races down to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.
40
over
40 | 0 Runs |
HH: 108/3
39.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angling in, on a length, on off, Mominul Haque allows the ball to come to him and brings his bat down on the ball for the defence.
39.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Lands it on the off-stump line, on a good length, Mominul Haque covers the line of the ball and defends it on the off side.
39.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Deep serves a tempter, on a length and wide on off, Mominul Haque covers his off stump and shoulders arms.
39.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Pitches it up, around off, Mominul Haque lunges and eases the drive to mid off.
39.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Goes wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle does Deep and gets the ball to hold its line, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque tucks his bat inside the line of the ball and lets it go through.
39.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, From around the wicket, slanting into the left-hander, on off, on a good length, Mominul Haque hangs back and steers it in front of backward point.
39
over
39 | 0 Runs |
HH: 108/3
38.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, This is on a back of a length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim offers no shot. Back-to-back maidens from Bumrah!
38.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Closer to the off-stump line, on a good length, this keeps a bit low, Mushfiqur Rahim shuffles across a bit and resists this time as he leaves the ball alone.
38.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Loose shot! Full and wide on off, a tempter for the batter to go for the drive. Mushfiqur Rahim's eyes light up as he goes for the expansive drive away from the body but luckily for him, he does nick it behind.
38.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller this time from Bumrah, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim presses on the front foot and taps the ball on its head as he works it towards backward point.
38.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Hurled in at 133.6 kph, a bit of lift off the deck, on a good length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim holds his bat high and makes the leave. The keeper, Rishabh Pant takes it around his shoulder.
38.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Angling in, on a good length, around the off stump, Mushfiqur Rahim lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the off side.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs |
HH: 108/3
37.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander, full and outside off, not close enough to make the batter play. Left alone by Mominul Haque.
37.5
1
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, So nearly sneaked through! This nips back in a touch off the deck, on a good length, Mushfiqur Rahim gets on the front foot to keep it out on the off side. Gets an inside edge that rolls beside the pitch on the leg side for a single. Mushifqur and Bangladesh are underway on Day 4, albeit in a streaky fashion!
37.4
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Length delivery and a hint of away shape, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets a good stride in and covers the off pole before making the leave.
37.3
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Over the top of off, on a hard length, Mushfiqur Rahim gets on top of the bounce and pushes it in front of cover.
37.2
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, In the channel on off, on a good length, Mushfiqur Rahim initially thinks about playing this one but in the end, makes the wise decision of letting it be.
37.1
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, At 134.1 kph, on a length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets on the front foot nicely and opens the bat face slightly to guide it towards gully. Yashasvi Jaiswal dives to his right and parries the ball to his right, in front of backward point.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs |
HH: 107/3
36.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Angling across the batter from over the wicket, on a length, Mominul Haque resists this time and lets the ball go through. Bumrah also starts with a maiden!
36.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Play and a miss! Bumrah serves it fuller in length and lures the batter into the drive. Mominul Haque presses forward and looks to drive it to the right of mid off with an angled bat face but gets beaten by the angle as the ball zips past the outside edge.
36.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Closer to the off-stump line, on a good length, angling across the batter. Mominul Haque watches it all the way through and lifts his bat to make the leave. The ball does not carry to the keeper and goes on the bounce to Rishabh Pant.
36.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, This leaves the batter, on a length, Mominul Haque reads it well and makes the leave.
36.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Attacking the stumps, on a good length, Mominul Haque stays on the back foot and tries to cover the line of the ball. Gets an inside edge that rolls in front of square leg.
36.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bumrah beats the bat straight away! Angles it across the left-hander from over the wicket, on off, full in length, Mominul Haque has a slight feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Jasprit Bumrah (9-4-19-0).
36
over
36 | 0 Runs |
HH: 107/3
35.6
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Akash starts with a maiden! Pitches it up, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets a good stride in and defends it right under his eyes.
35.5
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, This nips back in a long way from Akash, on a back of a length, Mushfiqur Rahim gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go.
35.4
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Beaten! Gets a good lift off the deck, on a hard length, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim fiddles at the delivery away from his body and gets taken aback by the movement off the deck. The ball shoots up a bit and goes past the outside edge.
35.3
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, At 135.1 kph, angling in, on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Mushfiqur Rahim hops and tucks it off his hips to mid-wicket.
35.2
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Beauty! Akash goes full this time with an upright seam, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim is drawn forward as he looks to defend it with a straight bat. The ball shapes away late and whizzes past the outside edge.
35.1
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Akash starts on the money! Steams in from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, around off, Mushfiqur Rahim hangs on the back foot and steers it with an open bat face to backward point.
We’re finally back in action after more than two days, and the excitement is palpable! The umpires are making their way to the middle, followed by the Indian players who are eagerly spreading out across the field, ready to get things underway once again. Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim are set to resume their stay at the crease, facing the crucial task of navigating through the early stages of this restart. Akash Deep is handed the ball and is set to start Day 4! Away we go..
Jasprit Bumrah is in for a chat. He says that the weather is not in anyone's control and it is the way it is. Shares that they had a good couple of relaxing days. Feels that it is important to quickly adjust to the changing conditions here in Kanpur after Chennai and communicate with others in terms of changing lines and lengths. Mentions that his favourite format is Test cricket and he always tries to give his absolute best in this format. States that it is about being smart while trying to stay fit for the series against Australia and get a good number of overs under the belt here.
PITCH REPORT - Murali Kartik is joined by Athar Ali Khan near the deck. Kartik says there was dampness in the pitch yesterday with the pitch being under covers but with the sun baking the surface it shouldn't be an issue. Athar says the pitch has dried out but is still good for batting. Suggests that the first session will favour the bowlers but eventually will stay good for batting.
UPDATE - 3.36 am GMT - Great news! Play is set to commence at 4 am GMT. Here are the revised session timings for the day. The first session will run from 4 am GMT to 6.15 am GMT, followed by the second session, which will commence at 6.55 am GMT and continue until 9.10 am GMT. The third and final session of the day will start at 9.30 am GMT and conclude at 11.30 am GMT. We have 98 overs scheduled to be bowled today with the option to extend play by 30 minutes after 11.30 am GMT, subject to light conditions.
UPDATE - 3.13 am GMT - A pleasing sight to kick things off! It’s bright and sunny in Kanpur, and we’re hopeful for a prompt start to the day’s play. The match officials are carrying out an inspection as we speak, closely examining the areas near the fence that were a point of concern on Day 3. More promising signs as both teams are about to begin their warm-ups. Fingers crossed for a full day of action!
The chances of a result remain slim, and with time running out, both teams will be hoping for extended spells of play to salvage whatever they can from this rain-hit Test. The conditions haven't allowed the usual 4 am GMT start for the past two days, let alone an early start, leaving everyone hopeful for better fortunes today. Stick around as we await the start of play.
The opening day saw a delayed start, but only 35 overs were bowled before play was cut short due to bad light and subsequent rain. Day 2 was washed out entirely by persistent drizzle, and in a twist of irony, 'Moving Day' turned into a standstill as a wet outfield meant no play was possible on Day 3. With six sessions left, the forecast for today and tomorrow looks promising, but it all hinges on whether the outfield has recovered in time.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! It's Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur. Normally, by Day 4, the narrative of a Test match is either nearing its conclusion, tilting toward one side, or locked in a tense battle of Even Stevens. But here in Kanpur, none of those scenarios have played out with only 35 overs of play possible so far.
... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...
That said, we’ll be back for Day 4, which promises to be much better according to the forecast. While the first three days have been gloomy, the positive news is that the upcoming two days are expected to offer clearer skies, potentially allowing for a full day of play. With six sessions left and only 35 overs completed so far, it will be challenging for either team to push for a result, but certainly not impossible. We may also see early starts to the remaining days to make up for the lost time. As always, you can join us well in advance as we build up to the action on Day 4 of this second Test match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Unfortunately, it's not the outcome we were hoping for, but STUMPS have been called on Day 3 as well. It's a frustrating end to another day, marking two consecutive days lost without a single ball being bowled. Despite there being no rain since early morning, the soggy outfield from the previous day's downpour ultimately led the umpires to deem it unsafe for the players to take the field. While the decision is undoubtedly the right call for player safety, it’s still a disappointing and disheartening blow for the fans.
UPDATE - 8.30 am GMT - Time for Round 3! Familiar scenes as the two umpires head out to the centre, and they’re greeted by a special guest. Look who's here! The sun has finally made an appearance in Kanpur for the first time in two days. Oh dear, though! Tamim Iqbal, on air, informs us that he spoke to the manager of the Bangladesh team, who mentioned that the play has been called off for the day. However, we're still waiting for the official word. Stay tuned!
As the minutes tick by, it’s becoming increasingly evident that Shakib Al Hasan is nearing the twilight of his remarkable Test career. With the next series against South Africa still awaiting security clearance amid the unrest in Bangladesh, this could potentially be his final match in whites. The remainder of this Test holds immense significance for him, and fans will be eager to see him take the field once more, ideally not for the last time - so he can relish every moment of his storied journey.
With this emphatic win, Sri Lanka have strengthened their chances of making their first World Test Championship final. Their point percentage now stands at 55.56, consolidating their third position in the standings. Sri Lanka will next tour South Africa for two Tests later in the year, followed by a home series against Australia in early 2025. New Zealand, on the other hand, have dropped from fourth to seventh in the table. Their next challenge will be a three-match series in India, a tough test for Tim Southee and his men after this disappointing tour.
Back to men's cricket, down in Galle, Sri Lanka have completed a resounding victory over New Zealand, completing a clean sweep in the Test series. After being bowled out for just 88 in their first innings, it initially looked like a three-day finish was imminent, particularly given how the Kiwi batters struggled against spin. However, New Zealand displayed much better application in their second innings, managing to stretch the game into the second session today. Despite their efforts, the writing was on the wall, and Sri Lanka's dominance ultimately shone through as they secured a convincing win by an innings and 154 runs.
While Australia and England gear up for their ODI series decider in Bristol, the women from the two nations are set to clash in one of three warm-up games scheduled for today at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Heather Knight and Co. have been in the UAE for over three weeks, preparing through a training camp ahead of the tournament. Meanwhile, Australia recently hosted New Zealand, inflicting a whitewash over their Trans-Tasman rivals in the T20I series. Speaking of New Zealand, they are set to face South Africa, while India will take on the West Indies in another warm-up match. These games will be pivotal for the teams as they look to build momentum ahead of the competition.
In other news, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up games are underway, and there has already been a major upset with Scotland stunning Pakistan with a comprehensive victory. Kathryn Bryce led the charge with the ball, helping restrict Pakistan to 132 runs, while her sister Sarah Bryce, supported by Saskia Horley, guided Scotland to victory with 8 wickets in hand and 2 overs to spare. In the other game, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 33 runs. A solid partnership between Nilakshi de Silva and Hasini Perera helped Sri Lanka post a total of 143 runs, which was defended through a collective bowling effort, spearheaded by Sugandika Kumari and Inoshi Priyadharshani.
UPDATE - 6.40 am GMT - Argh! We are going to have another inspection at 8.30 am GMT! The match officials are still not satisfied with what they observed during the inspection and believe that more time is needed for the outfield to dry out. With no sign of the sun making an appearance, it complicates matters further. As much as we want the action to commence, the safety of players is paramount, and the match officials are prioritizing that. The wait continues!
UPDATE - 6.30 am GMT - It’s time for the second official inspection of the day! Live visuals show the fourth umpire alongside Chris Brown and Richard Kettleborough closely examining the conditions. They still seem a bit concerned about the damp patches in the outfield. When poked into the turf, the shoes are still going in, indicating that the ground remains soft underneath. Abhinav Mukund, on air, reckons that the run-up areas could also be a point of concern. Saba Karim chimes in, suggesting that we might need another inspection after this one. The match officials have conveyed their observations and the further course of action to the representatives of the two teams who accompanied them during the inspection. We should have an update soon!
UPDATE - 6.09 am GMT - With just over 20 minutes to go until the scheduled inspection, LUNCH has officially been taken, meaning we have lost yet another session in the Test. The silver lining? There hasn’t been any rain since early morning. Let’s hope it stays that way as we await some good news soon!
But that’s not all! The stage is set for an epic showdown between old rivals England and Australia in the ODI series decider in Bristol. After being down 0-2 in the series, England have staged a remarkable comeback to set up this thrilling finale. With the weather looking a bit dicey, let’s hope it holds up for what promises to be an exhilarating encounter. If you weren’t aware, the T20I series had to be shared due to inclement weather in the decider, so fingers crossed we won’t see a repeat in the ODI series!
And did we mention it’s Super Sunday? You might be wondering why - it’s because an action-packed day of cricket is upon us! Not only do we have the two Tests in the Asian subcontinent, but down in the UAE, South Africa and Ireland are gearing up to clash in the second and final T20I of their series. Having claimed victory in the opener, the Proteas are eyeing a clean sweep, while Ireland will be fighting tooth and nail to end the series on level terms.
Meanwhile, in Galle, Sri Lanka are just four wickets away from inflicting a heavy defeat on New Zealand in the second Test and completing a clean sweep. After Sri Lanka posted 602 in their first innings, the Kiwis were bowled out for just 88. While following on, they have shown some improvement in their second innings but still face a daunting challenge to avoid a heavy defeat with Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner currently battling it out for them. You can switch tabs and follow the action on what is truly a Super Sunday.
While we await the next inspection, here are a few more updates on the advancements in the Indian T20 League’s Mega Auction Retention Rules for the 2025-27 cycle. A match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game has been introduced for the first time, which will be paid in addition to the contracted amount. In a more stringent change, all overseas players must register for the Mega Auction, and failure to do so will make them ineligible for the following year’s player auction. Furthermore, if a player who has registered and been picked in the auction withdraws before the start of the season, they will face a two-season ban from participating in both the tournament and the player auctions. Lastly, the Impact Player rule will continue in this cycle as well.
UPDATE - 4.42 am GMT - Oh no! This isn't the news we were hoping for. The match officials are not satisfied with the conditions just yet, and the soggy patches in the outfield need more work. They have decided to hold another inspection at 6.30 am GMT. With the skies remaining overcast and the sun not making an appearance, it certainly complicates things. We'll have to wait a bit longer to see when play can resume, but let’s keep our fingers crossed for improved conditions before the next inspection!
While we await an update regarding the inspection, Murali Kartik and Athar Ali Khan are out in the middle to provide insights on the conditions. They start by saying that there are a few soggy patches in the outfield and there is no sunlight, which could help dry them. They move towards the playing surface and say that the pitch being under covers for so long will have a lot of underlying moisture, which could favour the Indian bowlers. Athar Ali Khan mentions that the bowlers will want to pitch it up and tempt the batters to come on the front foot.
UPDATE - 4.30 am GMT - The moment of truth has arrived! The two on-field umpires, alongside the fourth umpire, are currently inspecting the outfield. They appear somewhat concerned about certain areas, as they poke their shoes into the turf to assess the condition of the outfield. The head groundsman has joined them as they examine the areas near the fence, which have been sprayed with sand to help with the drying process. Fingers crossed for a positive update!
On Saturday, the Indian T20 League announced its updated Mega Auction Retention Rules, introducing several significant changes and procedures. One of the key updates is that teams can now retain a maximum of six players through retention or the Right to Match (RTM) card, which can include up to five capped and two uncapped players. In an exciting twist, any capped Indian player who has not played international cricket or held a BCCI central contract in the last five years will be considered uncapped. Additionally, the auction purse for each team has been increased to 120 crores INR, further raising the stakes for the upcoming auction.
UPDATE - 3.57 am GMT - The main cover has been removed, and the strip is now uncovered. However, it remains overcast, and the sun has yet to make an appearance. A couple of Super Soppers are actively working on the outfield. We are just over 30 minutes away from the scheduled inspection, and let's hope that the outfield is in good shape for play to resume soon. The stumps have been erected, which is a positive sign, as the fourth umpire, Virender Sharma, keeps a close eye on the efforts of the ground staff.
In case you missed it, on Saturday, India announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. One of the major talking points was the maiden call-up for speedster Mayank Yadav, who impressed with his raw pace during the 2024 Indian T20 League. Promising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy also earned a spot, while mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy returns to the Indian setup for the first time since 2021. Chakaravarthy's recall comes on the back of his stellar performances for Kolkata in the Indian T20 League, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker for the champion side. Notably, none of the players from the current Test squad will feature in the T20I series, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a fresh-looking squad. The series kicks off with the first T20I in Gwalior on 6th October.
UPDATE - 3.31 am GMT - Good early signs! It is currently not raining, and the covers are being peeled off. While the square is still covered, the rest of the covers have been removed. The match officials are out there inspecting the outfield and assessing the conditions. It looks promising, but we still need to see how quickly the ground can be prepared for play. An inspection has been scheduled for 4.30 am GMT, so we are set for a delayed start. Fingers crossed for some action soon!
With significant overs lost across both days, it's likely play will begin 30 minutes earlier, weather permitting. Fortunately, today’s weather looks far more promising than on Day 2, raising hopes of seeing a full day’s action. Stay tuned for more updates as we anticipate a potentially pivotal day of cricket!
On the other hand, Bangladesh won’t deviate from their approach on Day 1, looking to take things steady and display their grit and resilience. Mominul Haque, who was well set before play was cut short, will need to restart his innings and anchor the effort, relying on strong support from the rest of the batting unit. However, the pitch, having been under covers for over a day, might behave unpredictably, though only time will reveal its true nature. Bangladesh will need to reset and brace themselves for India’s fierce bowling attack.
India will undoubtedly be more desperate to get back on the field, holding a slight advantage after just 35 overs of play so far. With the home leg offering a strong chance to grab crucial points, they’ll be keen to avoid a situation where points are shared due to the weather, which has already disrupted much of the match. It’s certain that once they get back on the field, they’ll push hard and look to accelerate the game, knowing there are only 9 sessions left to force a result.
Hello and welcome back to Day 3 of this second Test match between India and Bangladesh, coming to you from Green Park in Kanpur. The weather hasn't been on our side for the first two days, but we're optimistic for a full day of play today. With time now a crucial factor for both teams, every session will be pivotal as they look to push for a result.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
That wraps up another rain-affected day, with the entire Day 2 lost to the weather. The forecast for Day 3, September 29th, is far more promising, and we remain hopeful for a full day of play, giving this Test enough time for all possible outcomes. Even though today's play has been called off, let's hope the conditions improve in time for a full day of action on Day 3. Given that we have lost an entire day's play, we are likely to see early starts for the remainder of the Test. You can join us well ahead of time as we build up to what could be an exciting day of Test cricket. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Well, the inevitable news has arrived, STUMPS have been called for Day 2 without a single ball bowled. The weather forecast had hinted at heavier rain, and despite our optimism, persistent drizzle has dashed any hopes of play today. Both teams will now regroup and return on Day 3, hopefully to better conditions, with the aim of pushing for a result in the remaining days.
UPDATE - 8.16 am GMT - Not much has changed since the last update, with the drizzle continuing on and off throughout the day. Puddles have formed on the covers, which have been spread across the entire ground, and with the sun not making an appearance at all, the situation remains bleak. As optimistic as we want to be, the prospects of any play today seem slim at best. Let's hope for a positive change, but the weather isn't helping our cause at the moment.
While we await more news from Kanpur, let’s take a look at the next big ICC event, the Women's T20 World Cup, which is set to unfold from October 3, 2024, in the UAE. This exciting spectacle will feature 10 teams competing in two groups of five. Originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, it had to be relocated due to the political unrest in the country. As always, Australia will be a favourite, entering the tournament as the defending champions and having lifted the trophy six times in the past. The allure of women's cricket has been steadily rising, and anticipation is building for what promises to be another spectacular tournament.
In case you missed it, during a press conference before this Test, Shakib Al Hasan expressed his desire to retire from the Test format. While he mentioned that he is done with T20Is, with the World Cup being his final appearance, he hopes to play his last Test at home. Bangladesh is set to host South Africa for a two-match Test series in October, though the series is pending security clearance from Cricket South Africa due to political unrest in the country over the past couple of months. If the series gets the green light, one of Bangladesh's greatest players could bid farewell to Test cricket at the national capital, Dhaka.
With the start of this Test being gloomy and rain still in the forecast for Day 3, the outlook for the final two days is much more promising, with brighter skies and significantly improved conditions. This could give both teams just enough time to push for a decisive result. India, in particular, may press harder to force a result, making the contest even more intriguing. Bangladesh, with their capabilities, could certainly look to capitalize on any opportunity that comes their way, setting up an exciting remainder of the match!
UPDATE - 6.42 am GMT - Live visuals show the fourth umpire, Virender Sharma, having a discussion with who appears to be the chief of the ground staff. They are likely assessing the time needed to prepare the field for some play today, if and when the rain subsides. While the light has improved somewhat, the rain needs to stop completely before the ground staff can begin their work. The waiting game continues!
The day has changed, but New Zealand's fortunes do not seem to have improved. Having lost both openers before the close of play on Day 2, Day 3 has started in the worst possible fashion for the visitors, as they continue to struggle against a dominant Sri Lankan side. Starting the day at 22/2 in response to Sri Lanka's mammoth total of 602, the Kiwis have been bundled out for just 88. Prabath Jayasuriya and debutant Nishan Peiris joined forces to run through the Kiwis, with Jayasuriya claiming his 8th five-wicket haul in Galle. Trailing by 514 runs, the visitors have been asked to bat again, facing an uphill battle as they look to recover in their second innings.
UPDATE - 6.05 am GMT - Live visuals show the Super Soppers rolling over the covers with the covers well intact, but with dark clouds still looming overhead, the umpires are checking the light meters, signalling that light may also be a concern. We've lost an entire session on Day 2 as Lunch is officially called. To make matters worse, it has started drizzling again. Abhinav Mukund informs us that the next official update will be at 6.40 am GMT. Although the situation doesn't look very promising at the moment, we remain optimistic that the weather will clear and allow some play to resume.
UPDATE - 5.45 am GMT - We are as happy to inform you as you are to read this - It has stopped raining! However, given the amount of rain we've had, there’s still a long way to go, and the ground staff will first need to deal with the waterlogged covers. Finally, a ray of hope and now let's hope that the weather holds up for the rest of the day.
UPDATE - 5.27 am GMT - Oh, no! The rain has returned, confirming the ground staff's cautious decision to keep the covers on in anticipation of another shower. Unfortunately, this means that any hopes of play today are dwindling. Let’s stay hopeful for a break in the weather!
While we wait for better news from Kanpur, let's take a look at why this match carries extra significance, especially considering the current standings in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table and the race to secure a spot in the top two. India, sitting at the top of the table, will be eager to get back on the field and maximize this home advantage, with a particular focus on winning this match. A draw would mean sharing points, something India will want to avoid. With their formidable home record and dominance, they will fancy their chances of making the most of this opportunity, especially with the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand on home soil.
UPDATE - 5.06 am GMT - We are hearing that both teams, who had arrived at the venue, have now returned to their hotel. Things are looking quite bleak for any sort of action today. For now, all we can do is hope for the situation to improve. Stay tuned for more news.
UPDATE - 4.42 am GMT - There's a bit of positive news as the rain has stopped in Kanpur. However, there hasn't been any movement on the ground yet, with the covers still firmly in place. It seems the ground staff believe this could be just a brief break in the rain, and another spell may be on the horizon. Let's remain hopeful for some quick progress as we await further updates!
Back to Sri Lanka, where Kamindu Mendis’s impressive 182, along with centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis, have propelled the hosts to a commanding total of 602. Batting late on Day 2, New Zealand found themselves in early trouble, losing both openers and now face a challenging situation as they look to steady the ship. With Sri Lanka in the driver’s seat, it’ll be intriguing to see how the visitors respond on Day 3. It’s nice and sunny in Galle, where the day has just begun. You can switch tabs and follow all the action as it unfolds!
Moving to England now, where the hosts, trailing 0-2 in the ODI series against their old rivals Australia, have staged a remarkable comeback to bring the series level. In a rain-affected fourth ODI at Lord's, England set a formidable total of 312 in a 39-overs-per-side contest after being put into bat. Key contributions from Ben Duckett and Harry Brook anchored the innings, but it was Liam Livingstone who stole the show with a blistering 27-ball 62, including an explosive final over where he clattered Mitchell Starc for 28 runs. In reply, Australia started brightly with a solid opening partnership, but once that 68-run stand was broken, the wheels fell off and they were eventually bowled out for 126 inside 25 overs. As neutrals, we all wanted the series to go the distance, and our prayers have been answered. The series decider is set to take place in Bristol on Sunday, September 29, where rain is likely to follow the two teams, but let’s hope for the best!
Over in the UAE, after a disappointing ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, South Africa have drawn first blood in their T20I series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi. The Proteas secured a fairly dominant victory, showcasing their prowess both with bat and ball, taking an unassailable lead in the two-match series. Patrick Kruger’s impressive four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting the Irish to 171, while the opening duo of Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks played pivotal roles in powering South Africa to a comfortable win. The second and final T20I of the series is scheduled for September 29th, Sunday, as the Proteas look to complete a clean sweep. Meanwhile, Ireland will aim to end the series on level terms and gain momentum heading into the ODI series that follows.
While we await improvements in the weather in Kanpur, let’s take a moment to recap an action-packed Friday in the cricketing world! One of the standout performances came from Sri Lanka's latest batting sensation, Kamindu Mendis, who made headlines by etching his name in the history books. He equalled the legendary Sir Don Bradman by reaching 1,000 Test runs in just 13 innings, marking the second-fewest innings taken to achieve this milestone in Test history. Only Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes have accomplished this feat in fewer innings, both achieving it in just 12 innings.
UPDATE - 3.36 am GMT - Live visuals show that it’s still drizzling, and the entire ground is under covers. The match officials, armed with umbrellas, are inspecting the outfield, which has taken a hit due to the incessant rains over the past day and a half. Abhinav Mukund informs us that the rain had stopped briefly earlier, and just as the ground staff began removing the covers, the rain made an unwelcome return. The match officials are now heading towards the Bangladesh camp, where the two on-field umpires are sharing their observations with head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe. Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE - 3.21 am GMT - We have official confirmation that the start of play on Day 2 has been delayed due to rain. It's a similar start to the day as yesterday, but remember, we did manage to get the game underway after an hour's delay. Let's hope for a repeat today, if not an earlier start. Stick around for more news.
UPDATE - 3.10 am GMT - Well, not the start any of us would have hoped for as a drizzle has settled in at Kanpur. That puts the possibility of an early start out of the picture, but let's remain optimistic that the rain will ease off soon and conditions will improve in time for play to begin at the usual time of 4 am GMT. Stay tuned for further updates!
As we gear up for Day 2, the forecast doesn’t look promising, with more rain looming on the horizon. But if we’re fortunate enough to avoid the showers, we could be in for another gripping day of Test cricket. In rain-affected Tests like this one, lost time is often made up by starting the day early, and that could be the case today, weather permitting. So, stay tuned as we bring you all the action from Kanpur!
The second session was delayed by a brief shower, but once play resumed, Ravichandran Ashwin quickly sent the Bangladesh skipper packing. Despite looking scratchy at times, Mominul hung in there alongside Mushfiqur Rahim as the light began to fade. However, just 9 overs into the session, bad light forced the players off the field, and soon after, rain dashed any hopes of further play for the day.
The action on Day 1 began after an hour's delay due to overnight rain, with Rohit Sharma electing to bowl first. Bangladesh’s openers showed some fight early on, but it wasn’t long before India’s Akash Deep made his mark, dismissing both openers with disciplined bowling. Najmul Hossain Shanto looked assured at the crease, while Mominul Haque, despite a nervy start, found a way to settle in, guiding Bangladesh to Lunch with minimal damage.
Hello and a warm welcome, folks, to Day 2 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur! Day 1 was marred by rain, allowing only 35 overs of play, but both teams managed to land a few blows, setting up what promises to be a fascinating second day, provided the weather cooperates.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, India have made the most of the time they've had with the ball and will likely be the slightly happier side at the end of Day 1. However, Bangladesh have shown resilience and will be eager to continue their fight heading into Day 2. Given the time lost today, we might be in for an early start on Day 2, that is the 28th of September, although there's no official confirmation yet. Be sure to join us early as we build up to what promises to be another interesting day of Test cricket. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
The second session saw India make a breakthrough with Ravichandran Ashwin trapping Najmul Hossain Shanto in front of the stumps. Mominul Haque, however, continued to show his mettle, riding his luck while ensuring that the bad balls were punished. Alongside him, Mushfiqur Rahim adopted a cautious approach, settling in well. Just as Bangladesh looked to build momentum, bad light descended, followed closely by rain, bringing a premature end to a gripping day's play.
Earlier in the day, the game began after an hour's delay due to overnight rain, which left the outfield wet. With overcast skies overhead, Rohit Sharma had no hesitation in opting to bowl first, marking the first time in nine years that India, in a home Test, inserted the opposition into bat. However, the first session didn't quite go as planned for the hosts, as Bangladesh put up a solid resistance. Akash Deep, rewarded for his consistency with line and length, managed to dismiss both openers. Despite these early breakthroughs, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque steadied the ship, ensuring the visitors went into lunch in a better position.
Unfortunately, we don't have good news. The rain has taken full control, and STUMPS have been called for Day 1. With the weather casting uncertainty over the start of this Test match, today's outcome felt inevitable. However, despite the interruptions and delays, we've been treated to some truly competitive red-ball cricket on Day 1.
UPDATE - 9.19 am GMT - The rain shows no signs of letting up, and with conditions looking grim, you can switch tabs to catch all the action from the ongoing match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The hosts have delivered an impressive batting display, led by Dinesh Chandimal and now Kamindu Mendis.
UPDATE - 8.56 am GMT - With heavy clouds looming overhead, the drizzle has intensified into a steady downpour and the ground is now fully sealed as the covers have been firmly put in place.
UPDATE - 8.38 am GMT - Uh oh! The light has faded significantly, prompting the two umpires to converge and discuss the situation. After a brief conversation, they've decided that the conditions are no longer suitable for play, and the players are walking off the field. To be honest, this was coming as it had gradually darkened over the last few overs, with overcast skies dominating the scene. While it isn't raining at the moment, the ground staff anticipate a bout of rain is just around the corner and, as a precaution, are bringing the covers on. We managed to get 9 overs of play in since Lunch, during which Bangladesh lost their skipper, but Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim fought it out under the fading light.
35
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35 | 5 Runs |
HH: 107/3
34.6
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Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Angling across, on a fuller length, just outside off, Mominul Haque with two minds goes for a poke at it but misses.
34.5
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Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Did Mominul get some bat on it? Bumrah gets the line down leg and keeps the length tight, Mominul Haque looks to tickle it fine and gets a faint edge on it but luckily for him, the ball lands in front of the keeper.
34.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bowls it outside off, on a length, Mominul Haque lets this one be.
34.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, FOUR! In the air, but goes over! That will encourage Bumrah for sure! He serves it on a length, outside off angling it away, and drawing Mominul Haque to play at it. Haque drives it in an attempt to get it through covers but gets a thick outside edge that goes over third slip for a boundary.
34.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Full and outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.
34.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mushfiqur Rahim, Starts the spell from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim looks to dab it down the deck but gets it off the inner half to deep fine for a single.
34
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34 | 8 Runs |
HH: 102/3
33.6
4
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, FOUR! What a way to come back from Mominul Haque! Too full from Akash Deep just around off, Haque gets his front foot ahead and times his push perfectly past mid off for a boundary to end the over.
33.5
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Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, A very big appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. After a long chat with the men behind the stumps, Rohit Sharma opts to send it upstairs! Akash Deep bowls it full and gets the ball to nip in off the deck around middle and leg, Mominul Haque looks to play it across the line but plays for the angle going away and misses onto his pads and gets beaten on the inside edge. The UltraEdge shows no spike but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching marginally outside leg. India lose another review and Mominul Haque survives a scare. The hosts now have only one review remaining.
33.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, A perfect pearl! Bangs it into the deck, on a back of a length around middle and angles it away, with some extra zip off the deck. Mominul Haque is stuck in the crease and looks to keep it out but misses on the outside edge.
33.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Switches to over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque with not much of foot movement looks to play at it with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge back onto the pads.
33.2
4
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Made it look very easy! Akash Deep digs it short and over off, Mominul Haque waits back, watches the ball and just ramps it over the slip cordon for a boundary.
33.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Mominul Haque solidly blocks it to the off side.
33
over
33 | 1 Runs |
HH: 94/3
32.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flatter and fuller, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim rocks on the back foot and defends it down the deck.
32.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Tossed up, at the foot of the batter, Mushfiqur Rahim jams it to mid-wicket.
32.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Darts it quicker and fuller, outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim steers it straight to point.
32.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque clips it behind square on the leg side for one.
32.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Loops it full does Ashwin, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque blocks it with soft hands.
32.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, A stifled appeal for LBW! This is flighted up, on middle, Mominul Haque looks for the sweep but gets a feather on it as it catches the top edge and goes on to hit Mominul on the forearm.
32
over
32 | 11 Runs |
HH: 93/3
31.6
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, Gets some away movement, on a fuller length, well outside off, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves it alone.
31.5
0
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, On a length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pats it down towards gully.
31.4
4
Akash Deep to Mushfiqur Rahim, FOUR! Streaky but that will count! Akash Deep switches to over the wicket and bowls it on a fuller length, on off, Mushfiqur Rahim with deft hands opens the bat face just enough for the ball to catch the outside edge and go through the gap between third slip and gully for a boundary.
31.3
1
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, On a length, on middle, Mominul Haque looks for the block in front but gets it off the inner half to deep fine for one.
31.2
4
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Class written all over it! Akash Deep overcooks this fuller in length, just outside off, Mominul Haque leans onto it and creams his drive through covers for a boundary.
31.1
2
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, From wider on the crease, Deep bowls it full and into the stumps, Mominul Haque clips it off his pads through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
The sun that was out at the start of the session has now given way to overcast skies. Dinesh Karthik informs us that rain is forecasted around 2 pm local time, which is just about 15 minutes from now. Although the floodlights are on, it looks a bit dark, something the umpires will have to keep an eye on.
31
over
31 | 2 Runs |
HH: 82/3
30.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Akash Deep is throwing himself around in the field! Great effort! This is fuller and turning in around middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim hangs back and cuts it hard to the right of point where Deep dives and makes a sharp stop.
30.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flighted up, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim gets an inside edge onto his pads trying to block it with a straight bat.
30.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Looped up, at the stumps, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
30.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Drifting it into the pads, on a fuller length, Mushfiqur Rahim clips it in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.
30.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Fuller and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim pats it down the deck.
30.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Flighted up, on middle and off, Mushfiqur Rahim watchfully blocks it off the back foot.
30
over
30 | 0 Runs |
HH: 80/3
29.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Mominul Haque gets right behind it and blocks it out.
29.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Keeps it tight on a length, over off, Mominul Haque taps it to point.
29.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angles it in, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque shoulders arms.
29.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, On a length, over off, Mominul Haque dabs it to point.
29.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque pats it to point.
29.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Beauty to start the over! Steams in from around the wicket and bangs the hard length angling one back in, over off, Mominul Haque has a feel for it away from his body but misses on the outside edge.
29
over
29 | 2 Runs |
HH: 80/3
28.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mushfiqur Rahim, Full and on off, Mushfiqur Rahim stabs it down the deck right under his eyes.
Mushfiqur Rahim comes in at number 5.
28.5
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, OUT! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger! Looked very plumb to the naked eye but Najmul Hossain Shanto sends it upstairs for a review. Ravichandran Ashwin bowls it full and on middle with the angle coming into the left-hander, Najmul Hossain Shanto plants his front leg out and looks to play at it with a straight bat for the ball turning away. There is no turn on offer as the ball slides in and goes onto hit the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the Ball Tracking confirms all three reds. Bangladesh lose a review and their skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto! Bangladesh lose one early after Lunch and are now 80/3!
28.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Looped up, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto strides out and blocks it with a straight bat.
28.3
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fired in full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto paddles it behind to the left of deep fine where Akash Deep dives and keeps it down to two runs. The 50-run stand also comes up between these two!
28.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Keeps it at the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.
28.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, From around the wicket, Ashwin fires it full, on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket.
28
over
28 | 1 Runs |
HH: 78/2
27.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Surprises Mominul with a well-directed bouncer, angling in over middle and leg, Mominul Haque ducks under and leaves it alone.
27.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length, Mominul Haque keeps it out with a solid face presentation to covers.
27.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Fuller and on off, Mominul Haque checks his shot to point.
27.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Drags the length down and angles it into the batter, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque gets on top of his toes and works it around to mid on.
27.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Bowls this outside off, and keeps the length good, Mominul Haque looks to cut it through the off side but misses.
27.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, On a hard length, over off, Mominul Haque gets right behind the line and dabs it to the off side.
27.1
1
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, NO BALL! Deep starts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length just outside off, Mominul Haque taps it to backward point. The third umpire calls for overstepping and it will be a No Ball!
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Akash Deep (6-3-14-2).
27
over
27 | 3 Runs |
HH: 77/2
26.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Looped up, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto is happy to leave it alone. A good positive start from Bangladesh post Lunch!
26.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Fired in quicker and fuller, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
26.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Drifting into the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it through mid on and rotates the strike over.
26.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto charges down the track and whips it to mid off.
26.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it back to the bowler.
26.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, So nearly trickled back onto the stumps! Ashwin starts from around the wicket and flights it up, full and on leg, Mominul Haque looks for the sweep but the ball is too full for the shot. The ball brushes his glove and squeezes past the leg stump and through the legs of the keeper for a single.
Right then, after a 15-minute delay, we are all set for the second session to get underway. The sun is out as the two umpires and the Indian players head to the centre. India are starting with spin in the form of Ravichandran Ashwin. It will be Ashwin to Mominul Haque first up. Two slips and a short leg in place. Away we go...
UPDATE - 7.37 am GMT - While it has stopped raining, we are going to have a bit of a delay in the proceedings. The majority of the covers have been removed but the ground staff need a bit more time to mop up the outfield. The second session will commence at 7.55 am GMT. The skies have cleared up a bit and we can see some blue skies. Hopefully, the good weather will hold for the rest of the day.
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Throughout the first session, there was ample assistance for the pacers to keep them interested, but the conditions are likely to ease over the course of the next two sessions. For Shanto and Mominul, the challenge now is to start afresh after Lunch. Once they settle in, they must ensure they convert their starts into substantial scores. While the players enjoy their lunch, you can switch tabs and follow the action from Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle where the hosts are piling on the runs. Be sure to join us back here at 7.40 am GMT for the start of the second session, and let's hope the rain subsides so we can have a prompt start.
Promoted to number three, Mominul Haque looked shaky at the start but managed to put the balls that beat the bat behind him. Alongside Najmul Hossain Shanto, he ensured they capitalized on run-scoring opportunities whenever they presented themselves. Both batters successfully survived LBW reviews against them, allowing Bangladesh to head into Lunch with just two wickets down.
After being inserted into bat, Bangladesh knew they were in for a challenging phase early on. The two openers managed to navigate the first half hour unscathed, showing some resilience against the Indian bowling attack. However, their troubles began as soon as Akash Deep was introduced into the attack. First, Zakir Hasan edged a low sharp catch to gully, and then India successfully managed to overturn an LBW call against Shadman Islam.
End of an eventful session of Test cricket! Bangladesh will feel they have done the hard yards and will be the happier of the two sides. On the other hand, India, despite having helpful conditions, may feel a bit disappointed to have taken only two wickets. They would have hoped for more breakthroughs given the assistance offered by the pitch for the pacers. As the drizzle intensifies, the ground staff swiftly bring the covers on in an effort to protect the entire ground.
26
over
26 | 1 Runs |
HH: 74/2
25.6
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Angling in, on a fuller length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto safely negates it to mid on off the front foot. That will be Lunch on DAY 1!
25.5
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Deep fires a yorker, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto is equal to the task and jams it down the deck.
25.4
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller in length, in and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and blocks it to mid off.
The drizzle getting a bit heavier. Important for the two batters to not lose their concentration and see off the last three balls.
25.3
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a back of a length, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it to the left of square leg where Siraj dives and makes a good stop.
25.2
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Deep bowls it on a length and just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto covers the line and blocks it down the strip.
25.1
1
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, On a fuller length, angling into the stumps, Mominul Haque tries to drive but gets it off the inner edge to the left of square leg for a single.
Akash Deep comes back on to bowl what should be the last over of the session. Murali Kartik informs us that there is a bit of rain in the air.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 73/2
24.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bowls this beautifully, on a short of a good length over middle and leg, cramping the batter for any room. Najmul Hossain Shanto is stuck in the crease attempting to keep it out but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball goes on to hit high on his thigh pad.
24.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Attacks the stumps, on a length, with the angle coming into the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto manages to jam it down the deck.
24.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
24.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Angles one back in, on a back of a length, on the bodyline, Mominul Haque gets hurried and sticks his bat out. The ball crashes into his bottom glove and goes behind square on the leg side for a single.
24.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Gets the line closer, and hurls it on top of off, on a good length, Mominul Haque stays behind the line and dabs it to point.
24.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Steams in from around the wicket and hits the deck hard, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque is unbothered and watches the ball zip past to the keeper.
24
over
24 | 2 Runs |
HH: 72/2
23.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a nagging length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to mid-wicket.
23.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Quicker through the air, but still full and at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out to the leg side.
23.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Beautifully flighted, full and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and blocks it right under his eyes.
23.3
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Drifting into the pads, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it behind square on the leg side for a brace.
23.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Slows it down and bowls it full, at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives it back to the bowler.
23.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tossed up, at the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it back to the bowler.
23
over
23 | 4 Runs |
HH: 70/2
22.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Sublime shot! Bumrah errs and bowls it full, outside off, Mominul Haque with a high elbow, angles the face of the bat and drives it beautifully though covers for a boundary.
22.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, On top of middle and off, on a good length, Mominul Haque keeps it out well.
22.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Gets the ball to zip off the deck on a hard length around off-stump line, Mominul Haque is drawn into the shot but the ball moves away beating the bat on the outside edge.
22.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, A tad fuller in length, into the stumps, Mominul Haque knocks it to mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bold leave! On a hard length, angling in around off, Mominul Haque sees the line closely and trusts the bounce to let this one go through. The ball zips just past the off stump!
22.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, From around the wicket, Bumrah angles it into the batter, on a length and into middle and leg, Mominul Haque gets his bat in front and dead bats it down the deck.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 66/2
21.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Gets one to grip and turns away a bit, off the nagging length around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto squeezes it out down the deck.
21.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pushed through fuller, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to short leg.
21.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! How good a shot was that from Shanto! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto reverse sweeps it to utmost perfection through point for a boundary.
21.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a nagging length just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to the off side.
21.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Ashwin serves this just down leg, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
21.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Comes back into the attack from around the wicket and lands it full, on middle and leg, Mominul Haque tucks it straight to short leg.
21
over
21 | 0 Runs |
HH: 61/2
20.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a fuller length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms.
20.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Switches to around the wicket and hurls it in, on a good length, in the corridor on off, with some inward movement. Najmul Hossain Shanto watches the line closely and leaves it alone.
20.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
20.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a hard length, angling away outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto thinks about leaving it alone but leaves his bat hanging. The ball rolls off the bottom part of his bat towards the slip cordon.
20.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Was there some bat on it? Doesn't look like it! Bumrah hits the back of a length, on the hips of Shanto, who gets high on his toes and tries to tuck it away but misses. The ball clips him high on the thigh pad and lobs to the left of square leg where Akash Deep takes the catch.
20.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, From over the wicket, Bumrah hones in at the stumps, on a hard length, Najmul Hossain Shanto confidently defends it to mid on.
20
over
20 | 5 Runs |
HH: 61/2
19.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Comes from around the wicket for the last one and bowls it into the pads, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to the right of mid-wicket where Akash Deep dives and makes a solid stop to keep it down to just the single.
19.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a fuller length, going away from around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto taps it to backward point.
19.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Nice shot that from the Bangladeshi skipper! Too full from Siraj on the stumps, Najmul Hossain Shanto clips it off his pads and gets it right through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller and angling across, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto watches the ball go through to the keeper.
19.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Fuller this time, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets right behind the line and blocks it down the deck.
19.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, From over the wicket, Siraj bashes it into the deck, on a back of a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto rises with the bounce but leaves the ball alone.
19
over
19 | 1 Runs |
HH: 56/2
18.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Full and angling into the stumps, Mominul Haque tries to flick this one but misses as the ball pops off his pads and goes wide of gully.
18.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down! Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma get together for a chat and the skipper decides to send it upstairs for a review. Bumrah bowls this on a back of a length, around off and gets the ball to shape back sharply into the left-hander, Mominul Haque is caught in the crease as he looks to keep it out and misses on the inside edge and gets pinged near the flap on the back pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching in line and impact to be in line but the ball to be clipping the bails which turns out as the umpire's call. The on-field call of NOT OUT stays but India retain their review.
18.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, On a good length, wider on off, Mominul Haque shoulders arms.
18.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Bowls it nicely, on a good length, just outside off, with a hint of movement off the deck, Mominul Haque plants his front leg out and decides to leave it out.
18.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Mominul Haque, Switches to around the wicket and lands it on a hard length, angling it in, around middle and off, Mominul Haque is hurried a bit but squeezes it out to square leg.
18.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a back of a length and on the hips of the left-hander, Najmul Hossain Shanto just about manages to get some bat as he tucks it in front of square leg for a single.
Jasprit Bumrah (4-3-8-0) returns to the attack with just over 30 minutes to go for Lunch.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs |
HH: 55/2
17.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Left alone and rightly so! Siraj hurls this on a hard length, just outside off, in that channel, Mominul Haque watches the line closely and leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.
17.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, On a length, on off, Mominul Haque solidly blocks it to covers.
17.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Gets the line a bit closer to the off stump and lands it on a hard length getting some zip off the deck, Mominul Haque goes towards the line but opts to make a leave at the very end.
17.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Switches to around the wicket and serves this wider on off, on a fuller length, Mominul Haque is unbothered and makes another leave.
17.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Follows up with a hard-length delivery just outside off, Mominul Haque trusts the bounce and makes the leave.
17.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Mominul Haque plays this very well and gets another boundary off his name. Siraj bangs it into the deck, angling it away, just outside off, Mominul Haque quickly shifts his weight back and delicately ramps it over the slip cordon for a boundary.
17
over
17 | 5 Runs |
HH: 51/2
16.6
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Good length, over middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto hops and covers the line before stabbing it down the deck.
16.5
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, From the over-the-wicket angle, Deep bowls it full and outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms.
16.4
1
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Into the pads, on a length, Mominul Haque clips it to deep fine leg for a single.
16.3
4
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, FOUR! Up and over! Mominul Haque gets a freebie and makes the most of it. Akash Deep digs one short and outside off, asking to be hit, Haque cuts it aerially over backward point and gets his first boundary.
16.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Outside off, on a length, Mominul Haque charges towards the line of the ball, only to hold his wrists high and make the leave.
16.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angling in, on a good length, on off, Mominul Haque tries to dive it straight but mistimes it back to the bowler who makes half a stop on his follow through.
16
over
16 | 4 Runs |
HH: 46/2
15.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Gets the line closer to the off-stump, on a hard length, Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it out in front of backward point.
15.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Too wide outside off, fuller in length, Najmul Hossain Shanto sees the line and leaves it alone.
15.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Najmul Hossain Shanto covers the line well and taps it to mid on.
15.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Hits the hard length and angles it across, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto attempts to play at it with soft hands and away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge, quite comprehensively!
15.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Angling across on a fuller length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leans on and blocks it to the off side.
15.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Edged and goes through, yet again! Siraj bowls this fuller in length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride out and just opens the bat face enough for the ball to get a healthy outside edge through the gap between the slip cordon and gully for a boundary.
15
over
15 | 0 Runs |
HH: 42/2
14.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Good length, on middle and off, Mominul Haque taps it to backward point. End of another solid over from Akash Deep!
14.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Beaten off the backfoot this time! Drags the length a tad short, on off, with an upright seam and gets the ball to shape away just enough to beat the outside edge of Mominul Haque's bat as he looks to keep it out off the back foot.
14.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Beaten again! Akash Deep is hitting those probing lines and making a real impact! Hits the hard length, in and around off and gets the ball to straighten off the deck a bit. Mominul Haque looks for a gentle push on the front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, On a back of a length, over off, Mominul Haque confidently pats it down to point.
14.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Bangs this into the deck on a good length and gets the ball to shoot and shape away a bit off the deck, Mominul Haque is drawn into the shot and looks to poke at it away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge with the extra bounce and shape.
14.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Comes from around the wicket and lands it on a hard length, outside off, coming in with the angle, Mominul Haque sees the line and opts to let it be.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs |
HH: 42/2
13.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A tad bit wide, full and angling away from the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a good stride in and then makes the leave.
13.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, On a length, angling across, well outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.
13.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire turns it down! After a long chat with the bowler and Rishabh Pant, skipper Rohit Sharma sends it upstairs. This is on a back of a length, around middle and leg, nipping back in sharply. Najmul Hossain Shanto hops back and looks to tuck it away on the leg side but misses and gets pinged high on the thigh pad. The UltraEdge shows no spike but the Ball Tracking confirms the ball to be pitching down leg. The on-field call stays and India burn a review.
A loud shout for LBW but the umpire shakes his head! Rohit Sharma walks up to Mohammed Siraj who looks very confident, before taking the review. It did look high in real-time though. UltraEdge shows no bat but the Ball Tracking shows the ball to have pitched outside leg. India lose a review.
13.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Edged and it races past Yashasvi Jaiswal! Siraj keeps the length fuller and angles it across, just around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto with soft hands looks to play at it with a straight bat but gets a thick outside edge past diving Jaiswal at gully to his right for a boundary.
13.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Bowls it full and on off, Mominul Haque leans ahead and taps it to covers for a quick single.
13.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Mominul Haque, Siraj comes back into the attack and steams in from over the wicket, lands it on a fuller length, well outside off, Mominul Haque leaves it alone.
DRINKS! What an eventful first hour of play we’ve witnessed! Following a solid start with the ball, India have made two key breakthroughs, making their decision to bowl first shine even brighter. While the pitch hasn't offered much assistance to the pacers, disciplined lines and lengths have provided opportunities to exploit. However, with the ball starting to grip and behaving in line with Kanpur's reputation, spin has been introduced earlier than expected. Bangladesh will now be looking to regroup and navigate the remainder of the session until Lunch without losing any more wickets. Mohammed Siraj comes back for a burst.
13
over
13 | 8 Runs |
HH: 37/2
12.6
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Deep changes his angle of attack as he comes from over the wicket now and angles it across the batter, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto has a slight poke at the away-going delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
12.5
4
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Nothing streaky about this one. A lovely shot from the Bangladesh skipper. Fuller in length from Deep, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets his weight on the front foot and leans into the drive. Times the drive to the left of mid off for his second boundary.
12.4
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, In the corridor of off, on a good length, left alone by Shanto.
12.3
4
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Deep serves it fuller in length, in the channel on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it away from his body but does so with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that races through the gap between gully and backward point for a boundary.
12.2
0
Akash Deep to Najmul Hossain Shanto, At 136.9 kph, sprayed down leg, on a length, Najmul Hossain Shanto misses the tickle as the ball brushes his pads and goes on the bounce to the right of the keeper, Rishabh Pant who makes a good diving stop.
The skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto walks out to bat at number 4 for Bangladesh!
12.1
W
Akash Deep to Shadman Islam, OUT LBW! A big, big shout for LBW but the umpire remains unmoved! Akash Deep is pretty convinced and after having a chat with Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma takes the review. It looked to be going down leg from the around-the-wicket angle. With an upright seam, Akash bowls it on a good length, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam hops and shapes up to work it across the line. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it near the knee roll on the front pad. There is no bat involved on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball hitting the leg stump, much to the surprise of Rohit Sharma and Co. The on-field decision will have to be overturned and Bangladesh have now lost both their openers. Shadman Islam walks back for 24 (36) and Bangladesh are now 29/2!
12
over
12 | 1 Runs |
HH: 29/1
11.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Fired down leg by Ashwin, Mominul Haque gets inside the line to sweep it fine but misses.
11.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, This is fuller and quicker, on off, Mominul Haque presses forward to keep it out.
11.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, Ashwin loops it up and gets the ball to spin away from the left-hander, fuller in length, Mominul Haque reaches out in front for the sweep but fails to connect.
11.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Mominul Haque, With a first slip and gully in place, Ashwin bowls it a bit short, on off, Mominul Haque stays back and stabs it down the deck.
11.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Slower through the air and on a nagging length, on off, Shadman Islam comes forward to defend but the ball spins away to catch the outside edge. The ball rolls to the right of short third for a single.
11.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Drifting in, full and on off, Shadman Islam lunges and checks the drive to mid off.
11
over
11 | 0 Runs |
HH: 28/1
10.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angling in, on a good length, on off, Mominul Haque defends it right under his eyes. Another maiden for Akash Deep.
10.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Serves it on a length, on the sixth stump line, Mominul Haque shoulders arms watchfully.
10.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Closer to the off-stump line, fuller too, Mominul Haque covers his off stump and makes the leave.
10.3
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Goes wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle and lands it on a back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque steers it from the crease to backward point.
10.2
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Fuller in length now, on off, Mominul Haque lets the ball come to him and defends it on the off side.
10.1
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Going away off the deck, on a back of a length, on off, Mominul Haque dabs it off the back foot to backward point.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs |
HH: 28/1
9.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Full, on middle and off, Shadman Islam gets a big stride out in an attempt to block but gets an outside edge to backward point.
9.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, That's a beauty from Ashwin! Gets the ball to grip the surface a bit, on a nagging length just outside off, Shadman Islam looks to tuck it across the line but misses.
9.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Fires it quicker and fuller, on middle, Shadman Islam eases it back to the bowler.
9.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Fuller and on middle and leg, Shadman Islam keeps it out on the leg side.
9.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Flighted up, on middle and off, Shadman Islam gets a good stride out and pushes it to mid off.
9.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Turning in, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam tucks it fine to deep fine leg for a brace.
9
over
9 | 0 Runs |
HH: 26/1
8.6
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Beaten! Full and around off, Mominul Haque is rooted to the crease as he goes for a straight drive. Gets beaten as the ball nips away to go past the outside edge.
8.5
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Not close enough to make the batter play, on a good length, outside off, Mominul Haque lets it go.
8.4
0
Akash Deep to Mominul Haque, Angling in and then going away, on a length, on off, Mominul Haque has a slight feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Mominul Haque walks out to bat at number 3 for Bangladesh!
8.3
W
Akash Deep to Zakir Hasan, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Sharp catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal! Immediate impact for Akash Deep. Akash lands it on a good length, in the channel on off from around the wicket. Zakir Hasan plays the line of the ball as he looks to defend it with a straight bat. The ball straightens off the deck and catches the outside edge. Jaiswal at gully is in really tight and he reacts quickly. Goes low to his right and grabs it. Jaiswal claims it but the umpires ask Zakir to wait as they refer it upstairs. The third umpire looks at multiple angles but the replays appear a bit blurry. He does not have conclusive evidence to suggest that the ball has been grassed. He concludes that Jaiswal has his fingers underneath the ball and OUT flashes on the big screen. Zakir goes for a 24-ball duck.
A brilliant take from Yashasvi Jaiswal low to his right. The umpires send it upstairs to just have a look if it was taken cleanly! The third umpire goes through multiple angles of footage to see if the fingers were under the ball as the catch was taken. The third umpire confirms the catch to be clean and gives it OUT!
8.2
0
Akash Deep to Zakir Hasan, In the channel on off, on a good length, Zakir Hasan punches it from the crease but straight to cover.
8.1
0
Akash Deep to Zakir Hasan, At 133.7 kph, on a good length, shaping away, outside off, Zakir Hasan pushes at the delivery away from his body. Luckily for him, he does not nick it behind. The ball swings goes further away after going past the batter and Rishabh Pant takes it low to his left.
Change from both ends as Akash Deep comes into the attack.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs |
HH: 26/0
7.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Beaten! The first sign of turn and bounce on this surface. Ashwin slows it up a touch and keeps the length away from the batter, Shadman Islam does not get a big stride and fails to get to the pitch of the ball to smother the spin. The ball pitches and then spins away to go past the outside edge.
7.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, A bit of air given on this occasion by Ashwin, very full, at the toes, Shadman Islam squeezes it out in front of short mid-wicket.
7.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Ashwin drags his length back and slants it in, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam lunges and defends it in front of short leg.
7.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, Full and at the stumps, Shadman Islam gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
7.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Fine shot! Full and sliding down leg, Shadman Islam gets inside the line of the ball and rolls his wrists on the ball to sweep it fine. Gets it through short fine leg for a boundary.
7.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Zakir Hasan, Ashwin starts from around the wicket and darts it in, on a nagging length, at the pads, Zakir Hasan hangs back and tries to whip it away. The ball lobs off his pads and drops in front of square leg for a leg bye.
First signs of spin as Ravichandran Ashwin is introduced into the attack.
7
over
7 | 8 Runs |
HH: 21/0
6.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Not quite from the middle of the bat but Shadman will take it! Full and shaping away, on off, Shadman Islam looks to drive it down the ground but the late away movement catches the outside edge. It races past Ravindra Jadeja at backward point for a boundary.
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, This leaves the batter, fuller and at 136.2 kph, outside off with an upright seam. Shadman Islam is a bit tentative as he presents an angled bat to keep it out. The ball nips away and zips past the outside edge.
6.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, Bumrah pulls his length back and gets the ball to angle back in, around the sixth stump line. Shadman Islam knows where his off pole is and covers it before making the leave.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, Fired in at 143.7 kph, full and attacking the stumps, Shadman Islam gets on the front foot and wrists it towards mid-wicket.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, In the corridor of off, on a good length, outside off, Shadman Islam shoulders arms.
6.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Easy pickings! On a length and on the pads from around the wicket, Shadman Islam gets inside the line quickly and plays it late. Hops and glances it to the right of deep fine leg for a boundary. First runs off the bat of Bumrah's bowling.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs |
HH: 13/0
5.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Zakir Hasan, Full again and swinging in, on middle, Zakir Hasan uses his feet to negate the movement. Closes the bat face just a bit and works it in front of mid-wicket.
5.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Zakir Hasan, A touch fuller from Siraj, shaping in, on off, Zakir Hasan gets behind the line of the ball and pats it with a straight bat to the right of the bowler.
5.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, At 137.9 kph, on a hard length, around off, Shadman Islam waits on the back foot and plays it right under his eyes. Taps it beside the pitch on the leg side and calls Zakir through for a quick single.
5.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, This one comes back into the left-hander but the line is down leg, on a short of a length, Shadman Islam gets inside the line to help it away but misses.
5.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Slanting away, on a good length, on off, Shadman Islam hangs back and looks to punch it away. Toe-ends his shot in front of cover.
5.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Angling across the batter, on a length, Shadman Islam shoulders arms.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs |
HH: 12/0
4.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, This is on a back of a length, over off, Zakir Hasan gets on his toes and punches it with a straight bat back to the bowler. Bumrah yet to concede a run off the bat.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, At the batter, on a hard length, Zakir Hasan lets the ball come to him and covers the line of the ball to defend it on the leg side.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Slanting in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Zakir Hasan is beaten for pace and a bit of extra bounce results in the ball zipping past the defence of Zakir and he wears it high on the back leg.
4.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Another that angles in and straightens off the deck, on a good length, Zakir Hasan does well not to go chasing at the delivery and tucks his bat inside the line of the ball to let it be.
4.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Fuller and around the sixth stump line, Zakir Hasan presses forward and eases the drive with a straight bat to mid off.
4.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Angling in and then nipping away off the deck, on a length, outside off, Zakir Hasan reads it well and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs |
HH: 12/0
3.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Fuller in length, on off, Shadman Islam solidly blocks it in front of mid off.
3.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Half a shout for LBW but that looked high! On a back of a length, on off and middle, Shadman Islam goes deep in his crease and tries to work it away off his pads on the leg side. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it high on the thigh pad.
3.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Edged but it falls short! A touch fuller and going across the batter, on off, Shadman Islam defends away from his body as he gets on the front foot but does so with soft hands. It saves him as the edge falls short of the diving Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully.
3.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, This is on a back of a length, on off, Shadman Islam gets behind the line of the ball nicely this time and blocks it down the deck.
3.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Edged away! A fortuitous boundary for Shadman Islam! Siraj bowls it with a scrambled seam, on a back of a length, around off, Shadman Islam hops on the back foot and pushes at the delivery tentatively. Gets an outside edge that flies past the leaping Yashasvi Jaiswal to his left at gully for a boundary.
3.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Angling across the batter from the over-the-wicket angle, on a good length, outside off, Shadman Islam stays back in his crease and covers the off pole before making the leave.
The floodlights have been switched on as the overhead conditions have become heavily overcast.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 8/0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Sharp stop! Bumrah makes the ball come back into the left-hander, full and on off, Zakir Hasan frees his arms and cracks the drive but Ravindra Jadeja at backward point dives quickly to his left and makes the stop.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Shaping away in the air, on a length and in the corridor of off, Zakir Hasan shoulders arms watchully.
2.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Full at 134.6 kph, on off and middle, Zakir Hasan gets his weight on the front foot and firms the drive but can't get it past the man at mid on.
2.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Keeps it full does Bumrah, on off, Zakir Hasan lunges and presents a straight bat to defend it on the leg side.
2.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah changes his angle of attack as he comes from around the wicket and angles it in, on a length, on off and middle, Zakir Hasan closes the bat face a bit early as he looks to work it on the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls beside the pitch on the off side.
2.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah sprays it down leg in search of the inswinger, on a length, Zakir Hasan fails to get any bat on it as he tries to help it away.
2
over
2 | 4 Runs |
HH: 8/0
1.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Fuller in length now by Siraj and at the stumps, Shadman Islam presents a straight bat and knocks it back to the bowler. Siraj picks the ball up in his follow through and fakes a throw towards the batting end, which brings out a loud cheer from the crowd.
1.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Siraj continues to hit the deck hard, on middle and leg, on a back of a length, Shadman Islam rises with the bounce and works it in front of square leg.
1.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Beauty! Siraj lands it on a back of a length, just outside the off-stump line, Shadman Islam stays on the back foot to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball nips away off the deck and whizzes past the outside edge.
1.3
2
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Siraj drags the length back and bowls it around middle and leg, Shadman Islam gets on top of the bounce and tucks it through square leg along the ground. Ravichandran Ashwin gives it a chase and due to the outfield being a bit soft, he opts not to put in the slide. Two runs taken.
1.2
2
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Siraj hurls it full and gets a good inward shape into the left-hander, on middle and leg, Shadman Islam accounts for the inward movement and clips it behind square on the leg side. Jasprit Bumrah at deep fine leg mops it up to his right. Shadman gets off the mark with a couple of runs.
1.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Shadman Islam, Siraj charges in from over the wicket and bashes the hard length, not much movement off the deck, on off. Shadman Islam hops and rides the bounce to stab it down with a straight bat.
It will be Mohammed Siraj to start the proceedings from the other end.
1
over
1 | 4 Runs |
HH: 4/0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah gets the line right this time, shaping in, full and attacking the stumps, Zakir Hasan hurriedly gets his bat out in front of the front pad and nudges it to mid-wicket.
0.5
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, FOUR BYES! Bangladesh are underway through extras! Bumrah tries to bring the ball back into the left-hander but slips it down leg, on a fullish length. Zakir Hasan is late on the flick and the ball shoots a bit as it flies past the outstretched right palm of the leaping Rishabh Pant for a boundary.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Beaten! Closer to the off-stump line, on a good length, Zakir Hasan tries to cover the line of the ball as he looks to defend it with a straight bat. The ball goes away off the deck and beats the outside edge of Zakir.
0.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah goes searching for swing as he goes full but sprays it on the pads. Zakir Hasan misses an opportunity to tickle it fine. The ball brushes his pads and goes through to the keeper.
0.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah makes the batter play now and beats the bat! Angling away from the left-hander, fuller and just outside off, Zakir Hasan has a slight feel for the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball leaves him from over-the-wicket angle.
0.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Zakir Hasan, Bumrah steams in from over the wicket and angles it across the batter with an upright seam, on a length, outside off. Zakir Hasan lets it go as the ball does not carry through to the keeper and goes on the bounce to Rishabh Pant.
After a brief delay, we're finally set for the action to kick off in this second Test! The umpires are making their way to the centre, while Team India gathers near the boundary ropes in a tight huddle. Rohit Sharma delivers his final pep talk, rallying the team before they disperse and take their positions on the field. Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, the Bangladesh openers, now make their way to the crease, tasked with navigating the challenging early phase of the inning. Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand and is raring to go! Let's play, says the umpire and here we go...
With the start of play just moments away, here are the revised session timings for the day. The first session will run from 5 am GMT to 7 am GMT, followed by the second session, which will commence at 7.40 am GMT and continue until 9.40 am GMT. The third and final session of the day will start at 10 am GMT and conclude at 12 pm GMT. Of course, all these timings are subject to weather and light conditions permitting. Let’s hope for uninterrupted play!
STAT ATTACK - This marks the first time since 1964 in a Kanpur Test that a team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first. Additionally, it's the first instance in nine years during a home Test where India have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Notably, the last time India inserted the opposition into bat was in 2015 during the Bengaluru Test against South Africa.
The captain of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto says that they were looking to bat first so they are happy to have got what they wanted. Mentions that they bowled well in the first Test and it will be important for the bowlers to continue the good work. Feels that once they get in, batters need to convert starts into big scores. Reckons that it will be important how they handle the new ball. Informs that they have made two changes to the team with Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed missing out and Khaled Ahmed and Taijul Islam coming in for them.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says there is little softness in the pitch and they want to make the most of it with their 3 seamers. Adds that there is a bit more grass than the regular Kanpur pitch and they want to give their bowlers a good chance to make early inroads. Talks about the positives from the last match and says the team came up on top and put in strong performances. States the importance of finding ways to win games which is what he looks for from the side. Concludes that they are going in with the same team.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam (In for Nahid Rana), Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed (In for Taskin Ahmed).
India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in the favour of Rohit Sharma. India have won the toss and have opted to BOWL first.
Morne Morkel, the Indian bowling coach is in for a flash interview. He says the first week has been incredible and he has had a great welcome into the side. Adds that there are a lot of Test matches on the calendar and it's very important for him to connect with the guys and look for the ones who are tapping at the door for an opportunity and just build a good team environment. Concludes that with different sets of bowlers and different bandwidths of their experiences, he wants to try to make everybody feel at home and just learn from one another.
UPDATE - 4.06 am GMT - The match officials have relayed their observations to both camps, and we should expect an official update soon. With both sets of players having begun their warm-ups, we should not be far from some action. Here it is - the TOSS will take place at 4.30 am GMT with the first ball to be bowled at 5 am GMT. A big cheer erupts from the crowd as local hero Kuldeep Yadav makes his way to the centre. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is also out now and heads straight to inspect the pitch. Stick around as the flip of the coin and the team news is coming up shortly.
UPDATE - 3.59 am GMT - There's certainly more activity on the ground now, with nearly all the covers removed as we near the scheduled inspection. The Super Sopper is diligently working to ensure the outfield is dry, and the ground staff are making every effort to prepare the pitch and surrounding areas for play. The two on-field umpires, along with the fourth umpire, are already out there inspecting the outfield. Abhinav Mukund, on air, informs that the ground staff from both teams have made their way out to the middle and have started to put down the markers for the warm-up drills. Fingers crossed for a positive update soon!
PITCH REPORT - While we await the inspection, Murali Kartik is pitchside, providing insights about the deck. He starts by informing that it is a black soil surface, evident from its darkish appearance. Mentions that surfaces in Kanpur are traditionally low and slow with the first innings total generally on the higher side but scores tend to decrease as the game progresses. Observing the straw-coloured grass, Kartik notes that there might be some assistance for the pacers early on. Further says that historically, teams have preferred to bat first here but feels that the overcast conditions could influence the decision at the toss.
UPDATE - 3.27 am GMT - Uh oh, the match officials have assessed the conditions and believe it will take more time for the ground staff to get the field ready for play. As a result, the toss has been delayed, and an inspection is scheduled for 4 am GMT. Just a reminder, it isn't raining at the moment, and the Indian players are already out on the park, getting a feel of the conditions. Stay tuned for further updates!
UPDATE - 3.19 am GMT - A bit of a dampener to start the day. Although there's no rain currently, overcast conditions prevail, and last night's downpour has caused water to accumulate on the covers. The ground staff are hard at work, focusing on removing the excess water from the covers before they can be taken off completely. Super Soppers are in action, working to mop up the wet patches and speed up the drying process. As per Abhinav Mukund on air, the toss could be delayed, though there’s no official word just yet. Fingers crossed for a timely start!
India, meanwhile, have continued their dominance in red-ball cricket on home soil, once again demonstrating their depth and resilience in the previous match. Despite Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not being among the runs, India's batting lineup showed its immense strength, while their bowling attack, featuring both pace and spin, was equally impressive. The balance of this side looks formidable, and it's unlikely we’ll see many changes, except perhaps the inclusion of local favourite Kuldeep Yadav, depending on the nature of the pitch. With uncertain weather looming over the first three days, it will be interesting to see if India opt for that additional spinner. As both teams vie for crucial WTC points, they'll be eager to put their best foot forward, promising yet another thrilling encounter. The anticipation builds as we await the toss and team updates, which are just around the corner!
Bangladesh entered this series with confidence, riding the wave of a 2-0 Test series triumph over Pakistan, and were expected to provide a stern challenge to India. They certainly delivered on that promise early in the first Test, rattling India by reducing them to six quick wickets. However, they couldn’t sustain the pressure, letting the game slip away and struggling to regain control. Despite the setbacks, Bangladesh, brimming with both talent and experience, will be eager to deliver a complete performance, turning promising starts into lasting impacts, something they fell short of in the previous game. All eyes will also be on Shakib Al Hasan, who will be eager to make the most of this match following his recent announcement of retirement from T20Is, as well as his decision to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming home Test series against South Africa, that remains uncertain given the pending security clearances.
Hello and welcome to Day 1 of the second and final Test match of this exciting 2-match series, where India square up against Bangladesh at the iconic Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Fresh off a commanding victory in the first Test, India will aim to replicate their all-round brilliance and secure a clean sweep with a 2-0 series win. However, Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back and deliver a much-improved performance, fighting to end the series on level terms.
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