India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 2: More cloud cover awaits.

Meanwhile, India will be hoping the rain and overcast conditions will allow their bowlers to get something out of the pitch, with the impact of the game not being felt as deeply on the surface so far. India clearly expected the pitch to add some spice and Rohit Sharma decided to bowl first after winning the toss – the first time an Indian captain had made that decision on home soil since 2015.

Overall, both teams will be hoping the weather cooperates after losing 55 overs due to rain on the opening day of the game. Bangladesh played the new ball without too much damage and will want their veterans like Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das to benefit from friendly conditions before the black ground plays a role for India’s spin duo.

The Tigers themselves have opted to go into this game with an extra spinner in Taijul Islam, but India will fancy their chances of opening with just two pacers in their opposition. While Ravichandran Ashwin got some spin and uneven bounce, it wasn’t too threatening for the batters and Ravindra Jadeja was left unused.

The weather forecast is for rain both overnight and on Saturday afternoon and with the pitch not looking too difficult to bat on, both teams will be hoping a result is still possible. India will look for quick wickets to make up for lost time, while Bangladesh will likely follow instructions to remain patient and vigilant.

Yesterday on the first day – at every possible pitch – Sharma had deployed Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men to bat, marking a countermove to the captaincy trend on Indian pitches. Since it had rained the day before and the game had to start an hour late, perhaps the idea was to take advantage of the overcast conditions. There was early movement for Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, but Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan were alert to start.

However, Zakir failed to get going and was dismissed for a 24-ball duck after the introduction of Akash Deep, who continued his form of picking up crucial first innings wickets after being introduced as the first change bowler. Zakir was dismissed by another great low catch from Yashasvi Jaiswal at the gully before Shadman Islam was caught LBW after a good recommendation from the Indian team.

Shanto came in at number four and steadied the ship with Mominul Haque, forming a 51-run partnership before one that didn’t turn caught him by surprise and sent the Bangladesh captain packing. This was Ashwin’s 420th wicket in Asian conditions, making him second only to Anil Kumble among bowlers with the most wickets in Asia. Mominul started to bounce back after a mixed start and played some good shots before the end of the game, while Mushfiqur Rahim got himself into the game at the other end. Bad light forced the umpires to call off the play-offs and with rain also beginning to fall over Kanpur, Bangladesh had to post a solid score of 107-3.

Below are some notes about the 2nd Test India vs Bangladesh:

– Bangladesh resume at 107-3

– An early start is expected and play can continue until 5:30 p.m., light conditions permitting.

– Unfortunately more rain is expected on the second day.

– Virat Kohli needs 129 more to complete 9000 Test runs.

– High hopes rest on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque.