Rain Threatens To Disrupt IND vs BAN 2nd Test In Kanpur's Green Park Stadium

IND vs BAN 2nd Test is of great importance for India regarding World Test Championship (WTC).

India and Bangladesh will meet for the second and final time in IND vs BAN Test series 2024 at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, beginning on Friday (September 27).

Following their impressive 208-run victory in Chennai Test, India is favored to clinch IND vs BAN Test series 2-0. However, a draw would be a disappointment for the hosts, particularly if the weather impacts IND vs BAN 2nd Test match in Kanpur.

IND vs BAN 2nd Test is of great importance for India regarding World Test Championship (WTC). Ahead of WTC Final at Lord's next year, India is scheduled to play a Test against Bangladesh, followed by a three-match Test series against New Zealand at home and a five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia away.

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Currently, India is at the top of WTC standings and has a strong chance of reaching WTC Final for third consecutive time. A win in IND v BAN 2nd Test would strengthen India's chances.

Rain likely to play spoilsport in India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur

AccuWeather forecasts a 90 percent chance of rain on Friday, September 27, with thunderstorms likely. Rain chances remain above 80 percent on Saturday, and over 50 percent on Sunday, meaning play could face several interruptions. While the outlook for the final two days is brighter, losing significant time during the first three days could make it challenging for either team to push for a result.

BCCI announces unchanged squad for IND vs BAN 2nd Test 

Spin bowlers are likely to play a key role in IND vs BAN Kanpur Test, and captain Rohit Sharma may consider adding an extra spinner to the lineup. While Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were the only spinners in Chennai Test, the conditions in Kanpur could lead to the inclusion of a third spinner.

Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav could be added to playing XI as the third spinner, potentially replacing either Mohammad Siraj or Akash Deep.

India squad for IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.