India and Bangladesh are set to face off in the second and final Test of the series at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium, starting on Friday, September 27. After securing a dominant 280-run victory in the first Test in Chennai, India, led by Rohit Sharma, will aim for a clean sweep to win the series 2-0. A win here would help India maintain their strong position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table.
Green Park Stadium holds special significance for some of India’s top players. Rohit Sharma has made a notable impact at this venue, having scored two centuries in ODIs and a half-century in his only Test match at Kanpur. Over his five matches here, Rohit has amassed a total of 432 runs across different formats, showcasing his ability to perform well in both ODIs and Tests at this ground.
Virat Kohli, India’s former captain, also has a century to his name at Green Park. Kohli has played four ODIs and one Test at this venue, scoring 199 runs in total. In the 2016 Test against New Zealand, however, Kohli struggled, scoring just 9 and 18 in the two innings.
India’s overall Test record at Kanpur is impressive, with the team having played 23 matches at this iconic ground since 1952. Out of these, India has won 7 matches, lost 3, and drawn 13. Recent history has seen India play only two Tests at Green Park, both against New Zealand, winning in 2016 while the 2021 encounter ended in a draw.
As India prepares for the crucial second Test against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on how the team performs at this historic venue.