Persistent rain in Kanpur washes out Day 2 of 2nd Test

Not a single ball was bowled on the second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh, as persistent rain washed out the entire day’s play. Bangladesh remained at their overnight score of 107 for 3, leaving both teams frustrated on a day that promised no action.
The second day began with a drizzle in the morning but soon turned into heavy rain, making it impossible for play to resume. There was hope that the weather might clear up by the final session, but with the rain showing no signs of stopping, the teams, along with commentators Sunil Gavaskar and Dinesh Karthik, were seen leaving the stadium early.
The groundsmen put the three super soppers to work around 11:15 am after the rain stopped. The visibility was also poor. As conditions did not improve, the second day’s play was called off officially at 2:15pm. As per the weather forecast, the city is expected to receive rain even on Sunday but Monday and Tuesday are likely to be sunny and warm. In that scenario, the match seems to be headed for a draw.
On a rain-affected Day 1, India captain Rohit Sharma opted to bowl, a rare decision on Indian pitches, likely influenced by the overcast conditions after a delayed start. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj found early movement, but Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan remained cautious.
Zakir struggled and was dismissed for a 24-ball duck by Akash Deep, who continues to make key breakthroughs as a first-change bowler. Yashasvi Jaiswal took a sharp low catch at gully to send Zakir packing, followed by Shadman’s LBW dismissal after a successful Indian review.
IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 2: Highlights
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque steadied the innings with a 51-run stand before Ashwin, claiming his 420th wicket in Asian conditions, bowled Shanto with a delivery that didn’t turn. This milestone moved Ashwin to second place for most wickets in Asia, surpassing Anil Kumble.
Mominul gained confidence after a shaky start, playing some fine shots, while Mushfiqur Rahim settled in at the other end. With bad light and rain forcing early stumps on Friday, Bangladesh finished Day 1 at 107 for 3.
India lead the two-match series 1-0 after securing a commanding 280-run victory in the first Test in Chennai. With the series on the line, both teams will be hoping for clearer skies as they await a possible resumption of play on Sunday.