2nd Test: India eye series win against Bangladesh in Kanpur
After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The Rohit Sharma-led side would aim to continue their winning run in Kanpur, a venue where they remain unbeaten in the 21st century. Can Bangladesh stop India from sealing another Test series in home conditions?
A balanced pitch on offer
It is understood that Green Park will offer a balanced pitch. The curator of the venue, Shiv Kumar, has revealed that the pitch will initially favor seamers but will gradually become more suitable for spin. The Sports18 Network will broadcast the match live, while live-streaming is available on the JioCinema app. The first day's play will begin at 9:30am IST.
Will rain play spoilsport?
According to AccuWeather, there is a 92% chance of rain on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test. The following days also show high probabilities of rainfall, with 49% (Day 2), 65% (Day 3), and 56% (Day 4) chances predicted. This weather forecast suggests that the match may face significant interruptions due to these conditions.
India vs Bangladesh: Head-to-head record
India and Bangladesh have locked horns 14 times in Test cricket, with the former winning 12. While two matches ended in a draw, Bangladesh are yet to register a Test win against India.
India's Test record in Kanpur
As of now, India have featured in 23 Test matches at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. Their tally includes seven wins and three defeats, while 13 matches ended in a draw. India last lost a Test on this ground in October 1983, against the West Indies. Their only other losses came in 1952 (England) and 1958 (WI).
Three spinners in Kanpur?
Both India and Bangladesh entered the Chennai Test with three pacers because the venue offered a red-soil deck. However, if the Kanpur track is composed with black soil, both the sides will add an extra spinner. In this case, Kuldeep Yadav will likely replace Akash Deep, while the Bangladesh XI can see the return of Taijul Islam.
A look at Probable XIs
India (Probable XI): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep/Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. Bangladesh (Probable XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed/Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana.
