After heavy rain fell in Kanpur on Saturday, the second day of play at the Green Park stadium was washed out without a single ball being bowled. On Day 1 of the second and final Test match in the series between India and Bangladesh, there were only 35 overs available. The first session started late because the field was wet, and the last session was washed out.
Bangladesh Bidding For a Victory In Kanpur
To even the series in Kanpur, Bangladesh looked to improve on their overnight score of 107-3 in their first innings. However, the covers remained in place on Saturday despite intermittent rain before the umpires decided to suspend play.
Rain Threat Over Kanpur Test
The players will likely anticipate yet another delayed start on Sunday due to the high likelihood of rain playing spoilsport. According to accuweather.com, the chances of rain on Day 3 are 59%, and the chances of a thunderstorm are 14%. However, unlike Saturday, Day 3 is not likely to be washed out. However, the events may be disrupted.
Despite the likelihood that the weather will improve on Day 4 and Day 5 in Kanpur, a draw is likely due to the rain delay.
What Happens to India’s Chances Of Getting In the WTC Final?
With seven victories in ten matches, India currently leads the World Test Championship, representing a win percentage of 71.67 percent. With just three more victories needed from their remaining five chances, India’s chances of reaching the final for the third time in a row would have been significantly improved if they had eliminated Bangladesh with a 2-0 whitewash in the series.
And it seemed like it would happen because their next match is at home against New Zealand, who are on the verge of sweeping Sri Lanka in Galle with a 2-0 victory.
Although the weather will likely improve on Day 4 and 5 in Kanpur, a draw looms over the contest in view of the time lost to rain.
