India’s cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, celebrated a resounding 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, on October 1. This win completed a clean sweep of the two-match series, showcasing India’s dominance despite facing challenging weather conditions.
Match Summary
The final day of the Test began with Bangladesh struggling at 26/2. Their innings suffered an early blow when Mominul Haque was dismissed in the third over. A partnership between Shadman Islam and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto provided a glimmer of hope, as they added over 50 runs for the fourth wicket. However, once Shanto fell to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangladesh’s batting lineup crumbled dramatically.
From a promising position of 91/3, Bangladesh quickly found themselves at 94/7. A late contribution from Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 37 runs, helped them reach a total of 146. Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jadeja each claimed three wickets, demonstrating their prowess on home soil.
Chasing a target of 95 runs, India faced early challenges with the dismissals of Rohit Sharma (8) and Shubman Gill (6). However, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s solid performance with a score of 51 steadied the innings. He formed a crucial 58-run partnership with Virat Kohli (29*), leading India to victory in just 18 overs.
Rohit Sharma’s Heartwarming Gesture
In a touching moment following the match, Rohit Sharma honored newcomer Akash Deep by presenting him with the series trophy. This gesture is part of Team India’s tradition where captains pass the trophy to the youngest or newest member of the squad after a series win. Rohit received the trophy from BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla before handing it over to Deep.
Akash Deep made his Test debut earlier this year during the England series and has quickly established himself as an impactful player. In his two Tests against Bangladesh, he took five wickets, proving his worth in the national setup.
Future Prospects
Talking about Akash Deep at the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit said, “He’s been good. Lot of domestic cricket he has played. When you come up through the ranks like that, there are a lot of overs in the legs. We know the guy can do the job the team is expecting. He has the quality and the skill. Good body as well – can bowl long spells and can bowl quick as well.”
This victory also marked India’s remarkable achievement of winning their 18th consecutive Test series at home. As the team transitions from Test cricket to T20I format, India will face Bangladesh again in a three-match T20I series starting October 6. Fans eagerly anticipate how both teams will adapt their strategies for this shorter format.
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