Day 1 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was hampered by rain and bad light, with only 35 overs bowled before play was called off. Bangladesh finished the day on 107/3, with Mominul Haque leading the charge, remaining unbeaten on 40.
Key Highlights of Day 1
Akash Deep Shines: India’s fast bowler Akash Deep made early inroads, dismissing Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam. Zakir fell for 20, while Shadman was removed after a successful DRS call by India.
R Ashwin’s Key Strike: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who looked steady for his 29, was dismissed by India’s experienced off-spinner R Ashwin.
UPDATE
Due to incessant rains, play on Day 1 has been called off in Kanpur.
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Mominul Stands Tall: Despite the early setbacks, Mominul Haque anchored the Bangladesh innings, scoring an unbeaten 40. He was well-supported by Mushfiqur Rahim, who ended the day on 22* and is on the verge of becoming the first Bangladesh batter to reach 6,000 Test runs.
India’s Mixed Review Calls: While India successfully used the DRS to dismiss Shadman, they wasted two more reviews on unsuccessful challenges later in the day.
Weather Disruptions
Rain and bad light were the biggest talking points of Day 1, allowing just 35 overs of play. India won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to capitalize on the conditions.
With the weather expected to clear up, Day 2 promises more action as Bangladesh looks to build on their foundation, while India aims to make further inroads into their batting lineup.
Score Summary
Bangladesh: 107/3 (35 overs)
Mominul Haque: 40* (top scorer)
Mushfiqur Rahim: 22* (nearing 6,000 Test runs)
India: Akash Deep 2/30, R Ashwin 1/19
Stay tuned for Day 2 updates!
