India vs Bangladesh LIVE updates from Day 4 of the second Test in Kanpur witnessed a key breakthrough for Bangladesh as Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Shubman Gill for 39, halting India’s strong start. With three wickets down, India is aiming to surpass Bangladesh’s total of 233, with Rishabh Pant now joining Virat Kohli at the crease.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh resumed their innings at 107/3, with Mominul Haque leading the charge by reaching a crucial century, remaining unbeaten on 107. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive bowling helped India bundle out Bangladesh for 233, taking three crucial wickets.
As Day 4 progresses, Bangladesh’s bowlers are pressing for quick wickets, while India looks to secure a lead before the close of play.
India’s explosive start on Day 4 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh saw Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new world record for the fastest team fifty in Test cricket. They reached the milestone in just 3 overs, with both batters scoring aggressively, smashing an opening partnership of 55 in 24 balls. While Rohit fell for 23 off 11 balls, Jaiswal carried on, racing to a half-century off 31 balls and helping India break their own record for the fastest team century, achieved in just 10.1 overs.
Earlier, Ravindra Jadeja reached a personal milestone by taking his 300th Test wicket, wrapping up Bangladesh’s innings at 233. Mominul Haque was the standout performer for Bangladesh, staying unbeaten on 107 off 194 balls, as wickets tumbled around him. Jasprit Bumrah took two early wickets, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who partnered Mominul for a crucial 54-run stand before being dismissed for 20.
The match saw two sensational catches — Rohit Sharma’s brilliant catch to dismiss Litton Das and Mohammed Siraj’s stunner to send back Shakib Al Hasan. With rain disrupting the match over the previous two days, India’s aggressive approach in this session highlighted their intent to force a result and maintain their dominance.
Key Highlights:
- India reached 138/2 at Tea, trailing by just 95 runs.
- Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India to the fastest team fifty in Test history (55 in 3 overs).
- Jaiswal smashed a half-century off just 31 balls and went on to score 72 off 51 balls.
- Ravindra Jadeja took his 300th Test wicket, becoming the seventh Indian to achieve the milestone.
- Mominul Haque stood firm for Bangladesh, notching his 13th Test century off 172 balls.
- Jasprit Bumrah, with support from Siraj, helped reduce Bangladesh to 233 all out with an early breakthrough on Day 4.
India’s intent to finish the game strongly continues as they look to secure a decisive win.