On Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Indian bowlers regained control after two rain-affected days. Bangladesh’s first innings came to an end at 233 in 73.2 overs during the second session.
Jasprit Bumrah made an immediate impact after lunch, dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz (20) after a brief display of aggressive batting. Hasan hit a boundary off Siraj but was soon caught in the slip cordon by Shubman Gill off Bumrah’s delivery. Bumrah’s dominance continued as he clean-bowled Taijul Islam (5) with a delivery that sharply cut back, crashing into the stumps.
Bumrah, who went wicketless on Day 1, was back in action on Monday with a fiery spell. In the first session, he bowled Mushfiqur Rahim (16), who had managed to survive some early scares. Rahim’s dismissal left Bangladesh struggling at 112/4 after Bumrah delivered a perfect ball that clipped the top of the off-stump.
Although Mominul Haque’s unbeaten century (107 off 194 balls) gave Bangladesh some hope, the rest of the batters couldn’t build a solid partnership, allowing India to finish the innings swiftly.
Starting the second session at 205/6, Bangladesh’s hopes rested on Haque’s shoulders. His determined innings stood out, while the second-highest score came from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made 31 on Day 1.
Bumrah was India’s standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3/50. Mohammed Siraj also played a crucial role, picking up two wickets, including Hasan Mahmud, who was trapped LBW by a sharp in-swinger. Despite Bangladesh’s review, the decision stood.
Ravindra Jadeja made history by taking his 300th Test wicket when he bowled Khaled Ahmed, sealing India’s dominance. Jadeja became the seventh Indian bowler to reach this milestone and the second fastest to do so after R Ashwin.
India’s disciplined bowling, combined with sharp fielding, left Bangladesh with little chance to increase the pace. Haque’s century was a lone bright spot as the bowlers tightened their grip. Bangladesh’s innings ended at 233.
Play resumed on Day 4 at 9:30 am after rain delays, with Bangladesh at 107/3. Bumrah and Akash Deep maintained tight control from the start, leading India’s charge.
Brief scores: Bangladesh 233 all out in 73.2 overs (Mominul Haque 107*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 31; Jasprit Bumrah 3/50, Akash Deep 2/43) against India.
