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IND vs BANKanpur Test headed towards draw after wet outfield washes out Day 3

India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur TestFans at Green Park arena were left dissatisfied as play was aborted on Sunday due to a damp outfield. In spite of much better projections for the last 2 days, the 2nd Test appears to be heading towards a draw.

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No play was possible on Sunday at Green Park, Kanpur since of a damp outfield (PTI Photo)
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In other words

  • Play was aborted on Sunday without a ball being bowled in Kanpur
  • In spite of no rain, a damp outfield made it difficult for play to resume
  • Just 35 overs have actually been astonished 3 days in the 2nd Test

Numerous fans at Green Park, Kanpur, were left dissatisfied as play on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in between India and Bangladesh was cancelled without a ball bowled. Regardless of no rain in the city considering that the arranged start on Sunday, September 28, no play was possible due to a damp outfield. Over night rain had actually caused damp spots on a number of parts of the outfield.

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After 3 evaluations– 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm IST– the umpires chose to cancel the day’s play. The on-field umpires and authorities had a long chat with the ground personnel before taking the last call after the 3rd and last evaluation.

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights

Just 35 overs have actually been bowled up until now in the 2nd Test. Bangladesh reached 107 for 3 on Day 1 before rain played spoilsport. The 2nd day, on Saturday, was rinsed without a ball being bowled and the pattern advanced Sunday. It was frustrating to see play deserted on Sunday as the quality of the drain system and facilities at Green Park entered into the spotlight.

Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal, who becomes part of the broadcast group, verified that he spoke with the group supervisor of the travelers that the play was aborted on Sunday, remembering the security of the gamers. There were numerous moist spots on the outfield and cloudy conditions in the early morning did not assist with drying. The sun peeped out of the dark clouds throughout the 3rd evaluation, however the authorities appear to have actually feared injury dangers on a damp outfield.

The Test match is headed towards a draw as just 2 days of play are left. The projection for the last 2 days– Monday and Tuesday– is far better, however it looks not likely that either of the 2 groups will have the ability to promote a beneficial outcome.

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India are leading the two-match series 1-0 after having actually hammered Bangladesh by 281 runs in Chennai recently. R Ashwin’s overall heroics and hundreds from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant assisted India control the series opener.

India and Bangladesh will satisfy in a three-match T20I series in between October 6 and 12 in Gwalior, Delhi and Hyderabad. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) revealed a power-packed team, led by Suryakumar Yadavfor the T20I series.

After completion of the T20I series, India welcome New Zealand for a three-match Test series. New Zealand were beaten 2-0 in a Test series in Sri Lanka that ended on Sunday.

Released By
Akshay Ramesh
Released On
Sep 29, 2024