IND vs BAN Day-Night Test 2019: Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma Put India on Brink of Maiden Pink-Ball Test Win At Stumps on Day 2
It was Indian pacers again who did the damage with the new ball and rattled the opposition’s top-order. Opener Shadnam Islam and skipper Mominul Haque bagged a duck and seemed like the match could finish in the second day itself. However, the experienced duo of Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah steadied the ship and helped their side cross the 100-run mark.
The Day 2 of India vs Bangladesh day-night Test went to Virat Kohli's record-breaking century and Ishant Sharma's brilliant spell which has put India on the verge of their first-ever victory in day-night Tests. However, their win was delayed by Mushfiqur Rahim who registered a gritty half-century in the third innings of and left the hosts frustrated at stumps on Day 2. After the conclusion of the day, the visiting side were batting at 152/6 and are 89 runs behind India’s first innings tally. They did manage to make but it seems like they have only managed to extend their defeat. On the scoreboard, they might be four down but one of their star batsmen Mahmuduallh was forced to leave the field due to a hamstring injury he sustained while batting at 39. India Vs Bangladesh, Live Cricket Score 2nd Test Match.
It was Indian pacers again who did the damage with the new ball and rattled the opposition’s top-order. Opener Shadnam Islam and skipper Mominul Haque bagged a duck and seemed like the match could finish in the second day itself. However, the experienced duo of Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah steadied the ship and helped their side cross the 100-run mark. Unfortunately, Mahmudullah sustained an injury and made the case worsened for the Bangla Tigers. Virat Kohli Equals Ricky Ponting as he Brings up his 27th Century with Pink Ball, Netizens Hail the Indian Captain.
Earlier in the day, Virat Kohli scored his 27th Test century and guided his side to 347 runs in the first innings of the match. The skipper crashed a flurry of records in the process and tightened his side’s grip over the match. He plundered his 41st International ton as captain which are joint-highest for anyone alongside former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting.
Bangladesh’s first innings total of 106 runs and their poor bowling display cost them the match. Indian bowlers will want to take the remaining wickets as soon as they will take the field on the third day. They are already leading the two-match series 1-0 and a win at Eden Gardens will seal the deal for them. On the other hand, Bangladesh will play for pride by not putting their guards down easily.
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