Team India came out with aggressive intent on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, looking to make up for lost time after two days of the match were washed out. India declared at 285-9 in just 34.4 overs in their first innings, responding to Bangladesh’s total of 233. By the end of the day, Bangladesh were struggling in their second innings at 26-2, trailing by 26 runs.
India’s Explosive Start with the Bat
Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma set the tone with a blistering opening stand of 55 runs in just 3.5 overs. Rohit smashed 23 off 11 balls before being bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, Jaiswal continued the assault, partnering with Shubman Gill for a quick 72-run second-wicket partnership. Jaiswal’s 72 off 51 balls, including 12 boundaries and two sixes, was the highlight of India’s innings. He eventually fell to Hasan Mahmud, bowled by a delivery that kept low.
India’s aggressive approach saw them break the record for the fastest team hundred in Test matches, reaching the milestone in just 10.1 overs.
Middle-Order Contributions
Shubman Gill contributed 39 off 36 balls, and after his dismissal, Rishabh Pant was promoted to No. 4 but managed only 9 runs. Virat Kohli (47) and KL Rahul (68 off 43) steadied the innings with an 87-run stand for the fifth wicket. Rahul’s innings featured seven fours and two sixes, while Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 27,000 international runs before being dismissed by Shakib Al Hasan.
Despite a few quick wickets towards the end, India declared their innings with a significant lead of 52 runs, putting pressure back on Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s Struggles in the Second Innings
Bangladesh’s second innings got off to a shaky start as Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja struck early. Ashwin trapped Zakir Hasan for 10 with a ball that straightened after pitching. Later, Ashwin bowled nightwatchman Hasan Mahmud (4) as Bangladesh ended the day at 26-2, still 26 runs behind India’s total.
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Dinesh Karthik lauds Team India
“Kudos to team India for turning what couldve been a Lifeless test into such an exciting one This is what all fans would’ve wanted and you’ve given them their wish Well done @ImRo45 @GautamGambhir”, Karthik tweeted on X.
Bangladesh’s First-Innings Collapse
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh resumed their first innings at 107-3, with Mominul Haque continuing his fine form to complete a century. He remained unbeaten on 107, but lacked support from the other end. Jasprit Bumrah (3-50) and Mohammed Siraj (2-57) struck at regular intervals, while Ashwin (2-45) and Jadeja (1-30) cleaned up the lower order. Bangladesh’s innings folded for 233, with Rohit Sharma and Siraj taking stunning catches to dismiss key players like Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan.
What to Expect on Day 5
With Bangladesh two wickets down and still trailing, India will aim to wrap up the game quickly on the final day. Ashwin and Jadeja will continue to pose a significant threat on the deteriorating Kanpur pitch, while Bangladesh will hope for a miraculous fightback to salvage a draw.
India is in a commanding position, and unless Bangladesh can put together a resilient batting performance, an Indian victory looks inevitable.
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