The Indian cricket team finds themselves on the cusp of a historic victory in the second Test against Bangladesh after a stunning display on the fourth day in the rain-hit clash at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. After just 35 overs in three days, the match looked headed for a dull draw before the Rohit Sharma-led side produced a display that will live long in the memory of cricket lovers.
The Indian bowling unit inspired by an in-form Jasprit Bumrah bowled out Bangladesh for 233 runs on the second session of day 4. However, the home team produced a magical effort with bat as they scored 285 runs in just 34.4 overs. In the process, India set the world record for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 in the history of Test cricket.
India vs Bangladesh Kanpur Test Weather Report Day 5
At stumps, Bangladesh lost two wickets in their second innings and still trail by 26 runs. The Rohit Sharma-led side is in pole position to seal a historic victory in Kanpur. However, the poor drainage in the stadium and the threat of rain in the city continued to pose a danger to the match.
However, there is good news for cricket fans, as the forecast is clear for Tuesday (October 1). According to weather.com, there is not more than 12% rain predicted at any point during the time of the match. The two teams are set to find themselves playing on an extremely hot day with a maximum temperature of 33°C and a minimum of 26°C.
India have a 1-0 lead in the series but need to win this game to make their chances of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final easier. The Rohit Sharma-led side are currently on top of the table but with a home series against New Zealand and a trip to Australia left, the two-time runner-up face a tough fight to make a third consecutive final.