India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3

Surprisingly, there has been no rain and even some sunshine in Kanpur this morning. However, wet patches from overnight showers have delayed the start of play. An inspection was held at 10 AM, but the umpires were not satisfied with the wet conditions in the mid-on/mid-off area. Another inspection has now been scheduled for 12 PM, effectively meaning the first session has been washed out.

Day 2 of the second and final Test match between India and Bangladesh on Saturday was completely washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. There was light drizzle in the morning, prompting a delayed start, but it quickly escalated into heavy rainfall, which eventually ceased around 11:15 AM. The groundsmen immediately deployed three super soppers to dry the field, but visibility was poor, and as conditions did not improve, the play was officially called off at 2:15 PM.

On Day 1, the match also experienced a delayed start before India chose to bowl first in a home Test for the first time in nine years. They maintained an unchanged XI, leaving Kuldeep Yadav out—a move that had been much speculated due to the black-soil content of the Green Park pitch. However, keeping Akash Deep in the lineup proved wise, as he took two quick wickets with the new ball after Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive deliveries yielded no results despite leaving the two openers bewildered. After lunch, R. Ashwin, who was named Player of the Match in the opening Test in Chennai last week for his outstanding all-round performance, which included a five-wicket haul and a century, took a wicket, surpassing Anil Kumble to become the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia, trailing only Muttiah Muralitharan. Consequently, Bangladesh found themselves at 107 for three before rain interrupted the final session.

What is the forecast for Day 3?

According to the weather forecast, Kanpur is expected to experience rain again on Sunday, but Monday and Tuesday are predicted to be sunny and warm. AccuWeather indicates a 59% chance of rain on Day 3, with a 14% probability of thunderstorms, suggesting that there may be some cricketing action for fans who were disappointed on Saturday.

However, if today is also a washout, it could increase the likelihood of a drawn Test, potentially impacting India’s chances of qualifying for the WTC final next year.