India vs Bangladesh: Day 1 of Second Test Commences in Kanpur

India and Bangladesh commenced their second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, where the toss was won by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who opted to bowl first. The game, occurring on Friday, experienced a slight delay due to a wet outfield, a situation impacted by weather conditions.

India entered the match with an unchanged squad from their previous encounter, aiming to secure a series whitewash against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the visitors made strategic changes to their side. Fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed were replaced by Taijul Islam and Khaled Ahmed, respectively.

In terms of their cricketing history, India and Bangladesh have faced each other 14 times in Test cricket, with India holding a dominant record of 12 victories and two matches ending in draws. Bangladesh is yet to achieve a Test win against India.

The weather in Kanpur posed a potential concern for the match day, with forecasts indicating possible rain interruptions. This match marks Green Park Stadium’s first international fixture since October 2021, testing the venue’s drainage system and ground staff’s capabilities.

The playing eleven for India includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. For Bangladesh, the lineup features Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Khaled Ahmed.

Sports 18 is responsible for the live telecast of the match in India, while streaming services are provided by Jio Cinema, offering commentary in multiple languages including Hindi and English.

As the match progresses, early overs highlighted Akash Deep’s contributions with a key dismissal, catching Zakir Hasan for a duck, which has provided momentum to the hosts. By the 12th over, Bangladesh stood at 29/1, showcasing Shadman Islam’s steady performance with 24 runs off 35 balls. However, the overcast conditions continue to loom over Kanpur, adding unpredictability to the day’s play.