IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Persistent Rains Force Day 2 to be Called Off Without a Ball Being Bowled in Kanpur

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Rain continued to frustrate during the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium as the entire second day's play was called off due to the inclement weather in Kanpur.

After the morning session and the second session passed without a ball being bowled, Board of Cricket for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the day 2 play was called off due to rains around 2 PM IST, just moments before the actuall tea break.

"Update from Kanpur. Play has been called off for Day 2 due to rains," BCCI posted on X with the picture showing the enire ground under covers, indicating no play was possible on the day.

Earlier, Team India had left the Green Park Stadium as the start of the day two of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur was delayed due to rain. Players were spotted leaving the stadium in their team bus.

The start of second day was delayed due to rain, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their X handle, posting, "The start of play for Day 2 in Kanpur has been delayed due to rains. Stay tuned for further updates."

Even the first day's action was spoilt by rain as only 35 overs could be bowled. Bangladesh had scored 107/3 at stumps on day one, with Mominul Haque (40*) and wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) remaining unbeaten at the crease.

Pacer Akash Deep (2/34) had started the proceedings on day one on a bright note, removing Zakir Hasan (0) and Shadman Islam (24 in 36 balls, with four boundaries) in quick succession to reduce Bangladesh to 29/2.

After a 51-run partnership between skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Haque, the former was trapped by Ravichandran Ashwin for 31 in 57 balls, with six fours. India had won the toss and opted to bowl first.

The fans will hope for better weather for the remaining three days as India aim to get closer to sealing a World Test Championship final berth and a 2-0 whitewash against Bangladesh. The weather forecast on Sunday (September 29) seems to be a little promising.

Kanpur Weather Forecast for Sunday, September 29

According to AccuWeather, there will be a little morning rain in an otherwise mostly cloudy day in Kanpur for day 3 of the Test. There is 59 percent chance of rain compared to 80 percent on Saturday (September 28).

Will rain play spoilsport on day 3 of IND vs BAN 2nd Test?

There is forecast for thunderstorm around 4 AM IST and 5 AM IST. Then there is also prediction for showers at 9 AM IST and 10 AM IST. So, there could be a delay to the start of play on Sunday, September 29.

India is currently 1-0 up in the two-match Test series, having won the first Test by 280 runs. The hosts set a target of 515 runs before skittling Bangladesh out for 234. Ravichandran Ashwin (113 and 6/88), Shubman Gill (119*), Rishabh Pant (109) and Jasprit Bumrah (4/50 and 1/24) starred in India's victory.