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India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score: Rain Stops Temporarily, But More Heavy Showers Predicted

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score: Follow the live cricket updates of the IND Vs BAN match, here

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 1 in Kanpur. Photo: PTI/Vijay Verma
Welcome to the live coverage of the second day of the India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test being played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Saturday. Weather and poor light combined to halt the first day's proceedings at just 35 overs. Bangladesh resume Day 2 from 107/3 and India will be ready to pick up the remaining wickets soon. Follow the live cricket updates of the IND Vs BAN match, here.
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India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Teams Left The Ground

Bad news, everyone. We have some updates from the venue, both teams have already headed to their hotel, as the chances of playing today seem slim. The weather forecast for the rest of the day doesn’t look promising.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Rain Stops But Covers Are Still On

The rain has paused for now, but the covers remain firmly in place as weather forecasts predict heavy showers in the next few minutes in Kanpur.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Still Drizzling

A light drizzle is still disrupting play on Day 2. The covers remain in place, and any action will only resume if the rain eases up. Stay tuned for more updates.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Covers Are Still On

The covers are still on as both teams patiently await the rain to pass before beginning their warm-up on the field. Meanwhile, players from India and Bangladesh seem at ease in their dressing rooms.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Rain, Rain, Go Away!

The umpires are currently inspecting the ground, and the outlook isn't promising. After the inspection, they headed to the Bangladesh dressing room for discussions with the support staff.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir is seen sharing a light-hearted moment with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian dressing room, as both teams eagerly await the start of play.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Play Delayed

The start of Day 2 has been delayed because of ongoing rain. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Weatherman DK On Duty

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Day 1 Recap

On Day 1 of the ongoing second Test between India and Bangladesh, only 35 overs were bowled before rain forced play to be called off in Kanpur. India won the toss, and Rohit Sharma chose to bowl first -- a decision that paid off. Akash Deep struck early, dismissing opener Zakir Hasan for a 24-ball duck.

Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin, Player of the Match in the first Test, continued his fine form, removing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh reached 107/3 before the rain interruption, with Mominul Haque (40*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) remaining unbeaten.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Weather Report

The weather in Kanpur is expected to range between 28°C and 24°C, with thunderstorms predicted throughout the day and generally cloudy conditions. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation, humidity at 90%, and winds at 11 km/h, which could disrupt the game, much like on day one.

Kanpur Weather Report
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India Vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: When Action Starts?

The live action of the second day of the second India vs Bangladesh Test match being played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur will start at 9:30 am IST if everything seems fine.