Bangladesh vs India

Rain? What Rain? India Takes Charge Against Bangladesh in 2nd Test!

Despite the clouds, India's cricketers shine bright! Relive the epic moments from Day 4 and 5 of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test!

India vs Bangladesh kicked off an electrifying encounter in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, and after a few rainy days dampening the action, the Indian team found its groove on Day 4. Ravichandran Ashwin and the Indian bowling attack displayed precision and prowess, sending the Bangladesh batsmen back to the pavilion in a flurry of wickets that had fans buzzing with excitement. By the end of Day 4, Bangladesh was precariously placed at 26 runs for the loss of 2 wickets—this after trailing by 26 runs from India's first innings total.

As enthusiasm mounted, the sun finally shone on Day 5, proving that cricket is much like baking bread; sometimes you just need the right conditions! India's bowlers took complete advantage of the weather, quickly striking again. R Ashwin kicked things off with a spectacular wicket of Shadman Islam and soon after, Ravindra Jadeja dismissed the formidable Shakib Al Hasan for a duck! Fans cheered wildly, witnessing a thrilling performance that continued to raise their hopes for a stunning 2-0 series win.

The pace at which Indian batters performed in the match was nothing short of phenomenal. They obliterated records against Bangladesh, achieving the fastest team hundred and fifty in men's Test cricket. This flamboyant batting display left cricket lovers across the globe in awe, and with such momentum, it looked like India would grab victory from the jaws of inclement weather! Onlookers were glued to their screens, chanting for the home team as the bowlers continued their reign of mastery on the pitch.

As the Test drew to a thrilling conclusion, cricket enthusiasts everywhere found themselves cheering for their favorite stars. Fun fact: Did you know that Ravichandran Ashwin, apart from being a fantastic bowler, is also an accomplished chef and recently launched a cooking video series? There's more to our cricket warriors than just cricketing prowess! Also, the United Nations has declared March 22 a day for celebrating cricket and peace, proving that our beloved game can connect hearts across miles, much like a well-placed cover drive!