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Summary:
· IND vs BAN Live Streaming: The black soil for Green Park's pitch has been sourced from a village near Unnao, 23 km from Kanpur, as usual. Traditionally, black soil pitches favor spinners, while red soil supports fast bowlers.
· India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test will begin on September 27 at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, holds a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after a comprehensive 280-run win in the first Test at Chennai. This win also strengthened India's position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings. The second Test aims to complete a clean sweep over Bangladesh.
Weather Report:
The weather in Kanpur for the second Test looks challenging, with rain expected during the first three days. On the first day (27 September), there's a 99% chance of cloud cover and a 93% likelihood of rain, intensifying by evening. The second day might see 80% cloud cover and a 28% chance of rain. The third day could also face 75% rain probability, while the weather clears up for the fourth and fifth days with little rain expected.
Green Park Stadium Test Stats:
· Matches: 23
· India Wins: 7
· Opponent Wins: 3
· Draws: 13
· Highest Team Score: 676/7 (India vs Sri Lanka, 1986)
· Lowest Team Score: 105/10 (Australia vs India, 1959)
· Highest Individual Score: Sheikh Bacchus (WI) – 250 vs India, 1979
· Best Bowling: Jasubhai Patel (India) – 9/69 vs Australia, 1959
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium is expected to assist both fast bowlers and spinners. Early in the match, pacers will benefit from bounce, while as the match progresses, spinners will dominate. The first two days should be good for batting, but spinners will play a key role in the final three days.
Reduced Use of Plastic:
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has committed to minimizing plastic use during the second Test. Plastic plates have been banned inside the stadium, and only paper plates will be used to serve snacks, aligning with efforts to make the event more environmentally friendly.
India-Bangladesh Test Stats:
India and Bangladesh have faced each other in 14 Test matches, but this will be the first time they meet at Kanpur's Green Park. India has a strong record at this venue, with only three losses in 23 Tests. However, most matches here have ended in draws.
Match Details:
· Date: 27 September 2024
· Venue: Green Park Stadium, Kanpur
· Start Time: 9:30 AM IST (Toss at 9:00 AM IST)
· Telecast: Sports 18 Network
· Live Streaming: Jio Cinema app
· Live Updates: Amarujala.com
Team India Squad:
· Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal.
Bangladesh Squad:
· Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Liton Das (WK), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed, Zakir Ali.
