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2024-09-28 13:15:39

Persistent rain delays Day 2 of Kanpur Test

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Persistent rain delays Day 2 of Kanpur Test

Rain continued to pour in Kanpur, delaying the Day 2 of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and India on Saturday, reports BSS.

The rain hit the Day 1 severely and only 35 overs of play were possible before Bangladesh reached 107-3.

A BCB official informed that the players of the two teams had already returned to hotel as the rain refused to relent.

According to weather forecast, the Kanpur, a prominent city of India’s Uttar Pradesh will experience more rain today, raising a prospect of the Day 2 being washed out completely.

Before, the combination of rain and bad light brought a premature end to Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 with veteran Mushfiqur Rahim on 6.

Bangladesh are aiming to draw the two-match Test series following their 280-run defeat in the first game. They are also looking to secure their maiden Test victory over India.

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