2nd Test: India elect to field 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 hosts would aim to continue their winning run in Kanpur, a venue where they remain unbeaten in the 21st century. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to field first.
No Kuldeep Yadav for India; Bangladesh include Taijul, Khaled
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Khaled Ahmed.
Pitch report, conditions, and streaming details
It was initially reported that two black-soil pitches have been prepared for the Kanpur Test. This means the ball will start turning quite early. However, overnight rain and overcast conditions might favor pacers going into the match. Notably, the first three days could witness rain. Besides, the Sports18 Network will broadcast the match live, while live-streaming is available on the JioCinema app.
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).
Here are revised timings
Notably, rain delayed the start by an hour. Revised playing conditions: First session - 10:30am - 12:30pm. Lunch 12:30pm - 1:10pm. Second session - 1:10pm - 3:10pm. Tea - 3:10pm - 3:30pm. Third session - 3:30pm - 5:30pm. An extra 30 mins can be added.
Fielding first in a home Test
As per Cricbuzz, the last instance of India opting to field first in a home Test was in 2015, the Bengaluru Test against South Africa. This was under Virat Kohli's captaincy.
