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India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Day 4 Highlights and Achievements
In an exhilarating day of cricket between India and Bangladesh during the second Test in Kanpur, the Indian cricket team delivered an outstanding performance on the fourth day. The action-packed day saw several records being set by the Indian batsmen, positioning India in a favorable spot as the match heads into its final day.
Jasprit Bumrah set the tone for India early on with a remarkable bowling performance, claiming three crucial wickets for just 50 runs. This helped India bowl out Bangladesh for 233 runs, after the visitors had resumed their innings at 107 for 3. Bumrah’s spell proved pivotal in putting an end to Bangladesh’s strong start.
India then took to the crease with extraordinary intent, rapidly accumulating runs and setting several batting records. In a display of aggressive batting, India managed to record the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test cricket history. Their innings concluded at 285 for 9 declared in 34.4 overs, granting India a 52-run lead going into the final innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was among the standout performers, delivering an explosive 72 runs off just 51 balls. Despite India’s batting onslaught, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz managed to keep themselves prominent, each taking four wickets and making key breakthroughs to limit the damage.
In the closing session before the stumps were drawn, Ravichandran Ashwin further tightened India’s grip on the match by taking two quick wickets, leaving Bangladesh at 26 for 2. This creates a scenario where India will seek to capitalize on their advantage to secure a victory on the fifth day.
As the final day looms, all eyes will be on both teams as they vye for a decisive result in a match that has already delivered so much excitement and record-setting performances.