Rain continued to disrupt the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur, as Day 2 was entirely called off without a ball being bowled. Similar to the opening day, the match faced heavy rain and poor playing conditions, forcing an early decision to abandon play at around 14:00 local time.
The first day of the Test was also affected by weather, starting an hour late and allowing only 35 overs before rain and bad light halted the action. Despite attempts to dry out the outfield, the persistent downpour and wet ground conditions made it impossible to resume play on Day 2.
This marks the first full-day washout in a Test match in India since 2015. The pre-match weather forecast had already hinted at interruptions over the first three days, making the disruption unsurprising. On the first day, the overcast conditions helped Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first, aiming to exploit the moisture on the pitch. However, Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj struggled initially, and it was Akash Deep who provided key breakthroughs.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, showed resilience with Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto putting together a strong partnership until Ravichandran Ashwin claimed Shanto’s wicket. By stumps on Day 1, Bangladesh were 107/3, with Mominul remaining unbeaten on 40.
The teams will now look to the third day, hoping for improved weather conditions to continue what could still be a gripping contest.
Brief Scores: Bangladesh 107/3 (Mominul Haque 40*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 31; Akash Deep 2-34) vs India.