IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: India need only 36 runs to win

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli are playing fearless cricket and confidently taking India closer to the victory. In the previous over of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaiswal hammers a stunning crowd, which leaves the crowd crazy. India now need 36 runs to win with eight wickets in hand. Both Kohli and Jaiswal will to finish the game with their partnership. 

IND 59/2 (9 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Jaiswal-Kohli on fire

Despite losing two wickets in a quick succession, India are still holding the momentum as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the duo hit one boundary each as the all-rounder concedes nine runs. With this, India also bring up their 50 in just 7 overs. What a brilliant batting from both the players. 

IND 50/2 (7 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mehidy Hasan Miraz is on fire today as he takes his second wicket of day. This time, he gets the better of young batter Shubman Gill, who departs for 6. Gill gets on the front foot and tries to go for a big one. However, his plan miserably fails as the ball hits the pads and on-field umpire signals LBW out. India opt for a DRS review but that also results in the favour of Bangladesh. After Rohit, Gill also gets dismissed by Mehidy. 

IND 34/2 (4.5 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!!! OHHH!! What a twist in the tale this is as Rohit Sharma once again falls prey to Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s spin. Just like the first innings, Rohit once again tries to tackle Mehidy with his attacking approach but this time, his shot lands straight into the hands of Hasan Mahmud at the deep backward square leg. India lose their first wicket but Shubman Gill joins Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease. 

IND 18/1 (2.1 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: 10 runs off the over

After Rohit, Yashasvi Jaiswal also opens his arms and starts hammering boundaries. In the previous over of Shakib Al Hasan, Jaiswal shows his fearless approach and thrashes two massive boundaries as the all-rounder leaks 10 runs. A brilliant start to the chase of just 95 runs as India are inching towards a historic series win. 

IND 18/0 (2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Boundary from Rohit

WOW!!! India are off to a aggressive start in the run chase of 95 against Bangladesh. In the first over of the innings by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rohit Sharma hammers a brilliant boundary as the spinner concedes eight runs. Seeing the powerful boundary, the crowd at Kanpur goes berserk as the chants of Rohit and Team India can be heard. What a start. 

IND 8/0 (1 over)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: India’s chase begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 5 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Before going for Lunch, Bangladesh got bundled out for 146 and posted a total of 94 against India. The hosts now need 95 runs to wins the second Test. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings for India as they aim for a comfortable win. On the other hand, Hasan Mahmud will be bowling the first over for Bangladesh as they eye some quick wickets. Let’s play!

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Bangladesh 146 all out

Bangladesh have been bundled out for 146. Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Mushfiqur Rahim for 37. With this, Bangladesh have posted a total of 94 runs as India need 95 to win. For India, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Bumrah have scalped three wickets each. Apart from them, Akash Deep took one wicket. This also marks the end of the play in the first session as India will begin their chase after a break. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: India desperate for 1 wicket

After scalping nine wickets, India are eagerly waiting to take on more to bundle out Bangladesh at the earliest. Mushfiqur Rahim is giving no chance to the Indian bowlers to get a breakthrough as he is showing a cautious approach. The match is just getting interesting. 

BAN 133/9 (44 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT. Session extended

OUT!!! Jasprit Bumrah strikes again and this time, he dismisses Taijul Islam for duck. Bumrah strikes directly onto the pads of Taijul as the on-field umpire signals LBW out. Bangladesh opt for a DRS review but it also came in the favour of India. Ninth wicket gone for Bangladesh. With this wicket, the first session has been extended by 30 minutes as India need one more scalp to bundle out Bangladesh. 

BAN 130/9 (40.4 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Mushfiqur’s fiery approach

As Bangladesh are losing wickets in a quick succession, Mushfiqur Rahim is showing a fearless approach. In the previous over of Ravindra Jadeja, Rahim smashes two back-to-back boundaries as the spinner concedes eight runs. Bangladesh need more of such boundaries, in order to give fightable target to India. 

BAN 126/8 (38 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Rohit Sharma does it again and his changed tactic works in the favour of India. After a gap of few overs, Rohit brings-in Jasprit Bumrah again and the star pacer straightaway delivers with the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 9. Bumrah delivers a perfect length ball as it hits the thick edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, behind the stumps. Eighth wicket gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 118/8 (36.3 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Mushfiqur key for Bangladesh

After losing many five wickets in a quick succession, Bangladesh currently have Mushqifur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz at the crease. Being a senior player, Mushfiqur will be key to Bangladesh ahead in the game, in order to help them post a good total. In the previous over of Akash Deep, Mushfiqur hits two boundaries as the pacer concedes 10 runs. Big over for Bangladesh. 

BAN 114/7 (35 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja gets his third wicket and India are slowly inching towards bundling out Bangladesh in the first session. This time, Jadeja gets the better of Shakib Al Hasan, who departs for a duck. Shakib hammers a shot in search of a boundary but his shot goes back into the hands of Jadeja at the non striker’s end. What a brilliant dismissal this one is as Bangladesh lose their seventh wicket. 

BAN 94/7 (31.2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravindra Jadeja strikes again and this time, wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das becomes his prey and departs for 1. Jadeja kept teasing Litton outside off. This was fraction short and had a bit of extra bounce, Litton left three balls in this over but decides to play this one, looks to steer but only manages to glove it behind. The ball goes at an awkward height to Pant but he manages to hang on. Sixth wicket gone for Bangladesh as India are on fire now. 

BAN 94/6 (30 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Akash Deep finally strikes and this time, he dismisses the dangerous Shadman Islam for 50. After showing a cautious approach on the first three deliveries of the over, Shadman tries to open his arms but his shot goes straight into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Fifth wicket gone for Bangladesh as India are bouncing back in the game. 

BAN 93/5 (28.4 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Shadman hits 50

FIFTY!!! Shadman Islam takes a single off Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his fourth half-century for Bangladesh in the longest format and he brings it up in 97 balls. A brilliant batting from Shadman, who has been joined by Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease. 

BAN 93/4 (28 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!!! It’s a spinners delight today as after Ravichandran Ashwin, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack and dismisses Najmul Hossain Shanto for 19. Shanto gets completely bamboozled by the stunning spin of Jadeja as he tries to play a sweep shot but the ball misses the bat and rattles up the leg stump. Fourth wicket gone for Bangladesh. 

BAN 91/4 (27.2 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Siraj leaking runs

UHH HOO!!! Rohit Sharma’s strategy seems to be failing as India pacer Mohammed Siraj is leaking runs. In the previous over, Siraj gets hit for two brilliant boundaries by Shadman Islam, who is inching closer towards his half-century. With this second boundary in the over, Shadman and Najmul Hossain Shanto complete their 50-run partnership. Seeing this, India skipper Rohit gives a disappointing look.

BAN 87/3 (25 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Siraj desperate for wicket

India skipper Rohit Sharma brings-in pacer Mohammed Siraj and gives some rest to Jasprit Bumrah. In his previous over, Siraj concedes concedes six runs, which includes a boundary from Najmul Hossain Shanto. Siraj will be desperate to provide India with another breakthrough at the earliest. In the first innings, he took two wickets. 

BAN 75/3 (23 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Shadman Islam nears 50

India bowlers are looking a bit clueless as Bangladesh duo of Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto have started playing attacking cricket. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shadman hammers two back-to-back boundaries and goes past the 35-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his half-century and it will be his fourth fifty for Bangladesh in Test cricket. 

BAN 69/3 (22 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Bangladesh in lead

Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s cautious approach is working in the favour of Bangladesh. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, the duo scores seven runs as Bangladesh surpass India’s total. The visitors have now taken a lead by five runs. India aim to break this partnership at the earliest. 

BAN 57/3 (20 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: 7 runs off the over

The duo of Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto are steadily taking Bangladesh ahead in the game. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary from Shadman. They now aim to get more boundaries in the upcoming overs, in order to gain the momentum and reach a good total. 

BAN 49/3 (18 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Sunil Gavaskar praises Rohit

The dismissal of Mominul Haque for 2 by Ravichandran Ashwin was clearly a brilliant tactical move by India skipper Rohit Sharma. Rohit’s decision of sending Ashwin ahead of Bumrah, followed by placing KL Rahul at the leg slip, worked in India’s favour. Seeing this, former India captain and commentator praised Rohit for his masterclass captaincy. 

BAN 42/3 (17 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Bumrah’s maiden

After losing the wicket of Mominul Haque, Bangladesh batters Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto are showing a little cautious approach, especially against the lethal Jasprit Bumrah. In the previous over of the pacer, the Bangladeshi duo remains cautious and did not try to score any runs. Bumrah’s on-point yorkers are already troubling Bangladesh as India eye another wicket. 

BAN 36/3 (15 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin has provided India with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Mominul Haque for 2. Mominul gets trapped by Ashwin’s ultimate spin and tries to play a defensive shot. However, the ball hits the edge of the bat and KL Rahul takes an excellent catch at the leg slip. Third wicket gone for Bangladesh as Rohit Sharma’s masterplan of sending Ashwin ahead of Bumrah worked. 

BAN 36/3 (13.3 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Rohit’s bold decision

It was highly expected that India will be beginning Day 5 with the spell of Jasprit Bumrah but skipper Rohit Sharma throws a surprise and hands over the ball to all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin. India are desperate to scalp those eight wickets of Bangladesh at the earliest but the visitors are also showing a good approach. In the first over of the day, the duo of Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque score five runs. 

BAN 31/2 (12 overs)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: We are underway

The play on Day 5 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh begins. For Bangladesh, Shadman Islam (7*) and Mominul Haque (0*) will resuming the proceedings from 26/2 as the visitors trail by 26 runs. The duo aims to form a good partnership, in order to guide Bangladesh to a good total. On the other hand, Ravichandran Ashwin will be bowling the first over of the day for India. The hosts are eyeing some quick wickets to bundle out Bangladesh in the first session itself. Let’s play!

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Pitch report

“Can see the cracks which weren’t visible on Day 1. If you look at the bowler’s footmarks, if you’re a right hander, they’re right in front of you on a good length. Not going to be easy for Bangladesh. India will look to target the stumps,” said Murali Karthik and Athar Ali Khan in their pitch report. 

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Here’s what KL Rahul said before the day begins

“Message was very clear. Most of the game was lost to weather but we wanted to see what we could do in the time that was left. We lost a couple of wickets but since the message was so clear from Rohit that it doesn’t matter if we get out, we tried to do that.”

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Rohit’s ‘Trump Card’

As India aim to bundle out Bangladesh in the first session itself, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be skipper Rohit Sharma’s ‘trump card’. The lethal pacer scalped five wickets in the first Test and also took three wickets in the first innings of the second Test. He, along with Akash Deep, will be crucial in today’s play. 

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Jadeja’s big feat

Ravindra Jadeja became the fastest player from the country as well as from the continent to claim the double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket. Jadeja is also only the third Indian to complete this rare double, with Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin being the other two. However, the southpaw reached the milestone in fewer games in comparison to the other two.

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Records broken on Day 4

The Indian cricket team produced an explosive batting performance to smash five world records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh. India team scored the fastest 50 (3 overs), fastest hundred (10.1 overs), fastest 150 (18.2 overs), fastest 200 (24.4 overs), and the fastest 250 (30.4 overs) in the history of Test cricket.

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Bangladesh trail by 26 runs

At Stumps on Day 4, Bangladesh’s score read 26/2 with Shadman Islam (7*) and Mominul Haque (0*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, the visitors trail by 26 runs and will aim to end their innings with a huge total. On Day 4, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was the star bowler for India as he scalped two wickets. Zakir Hasan (10) and Hasan Mahmud (4) became Ashwin’s preys. 

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 5 of the ongoing second Test between India and Bangladesh, straight from Green Park stadium in Kanpur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.