India vs Bangladesh Test Match in Kanpur Halted Due to Wet Outfield
The third day of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium was abandoned due to a wet outfield. Despite no rain, wet patches remained, especially near the bowler’s run-up area. The outfield could not be dried out even after the covers were removed.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on social media, “UPDATE Play for Day 3 in Kanpur has been called off due to wet outfield. #TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank”
The second day of the match was also abandoned due to rain. If India does not win this Test, their path to the ICC World Test Championship final in the UK will become more challenging. They will need to win upcoming series against New Zealand and Australia by larger margins.
India currently leads the ICC World Test Championship standings with seven wins, two losses, and one draw in 10 matches. The first day of the match saw limited play due to rain, with Bangladesh scoring 107/3. Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim remained unbeaten. Pacer Akash Deep took two early wickets, and Ravichandran Ashwin also contributed with a key dismissal.
India won the first Test by 280 runs, with standout performances from Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah. India is currently 1-0 up in the two-match Test series.
Playing XI
| India | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Shadman Islam |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Zakir Hasan |
| Shubman Gill | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) |
| Virat Kohli | Mominul Haque |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| KL Rahul | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Litton Das (wk) |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Akash Deep | Taijul Islam |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Hasan Mahmud |
| Mohammed Siraj | Khaled Ahmed |
Doubts Revealed
Test Match -: A Test match is a type of cricket game that lasts up to five days. It is played between two teams of 11 players each.
Kanpur -: Kanpur is a large city in the northern part of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its historical and industrial significance.
Wet Outfield -: A wet outfield means the grassy area outside the cricket pitch is too wet to play on safely. This can make it difficult for players to run and field the ball.
BCCI -: BCCI stands for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is the organization that manages cricket in India.
ICC World Test Championship -: The ICC World Test Championship is a tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to determine the best Test cricket team in the world.
Bowler’s Run-up Area -: The bowler’s run-up area is the space where the bowler runs before delivering the ball to the batsman. It needs to be dry and firm for the bowler to perform well.
Green Park Stadium -: Green Park Stadium is a cricket stadium in Kanpur, India. It is one of the oldest cricket grounds in the country.
