In an electrifying session of cricket, India’s bowlers showcased their dominance, dismantling the Bangladeshi batting lineup and setting up a manageable target of 95 runs for victory on Day 5 of the Kanpur Test. With this win, India stands on the brink of clinching the series 2-0, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Early breakthroughs and solid resistance

The Indian bowlers struck early, with Ravichandran Ashwin sending back first-innings centurion Mominul Haque cheaply, giving India the upper hand. Following that early setback, Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto displayed commendable resistance. The duo mixed caution with aggression, quickly adding a 50-plus partnership that seemed to stabilize the innings.

However, the turning point came when Bangladesh’s skipper, Mominul, attempted an ill-advised reverse sweep against Ravindra Jadeja. This reckless shot opened the floodgates for the Indian bowlers, triggering a rapid collapse in the Bangladesh lineup.

Bangladesh’s rapid collapse

From a promising position of 91/3, Bangladesh faltered dramatically, losing four wickets for just three runs. Jadeja was the architect of this collapse, claiming three crucial wickets, while Akash Deep accounted for Shadman’s dismissal. Jasprit Bumrah then returned to the attack to add further pressure, picking up two vital wickets.

As the innings neared its conclusion, it appeared that Mushfiqur Rahim and Khaled Ahmed had managed to stabilize the innings enough to take the visitors into lunch at nine down. However, Mushfiqur’s attempt at a reckless shot resulted in a lost middle stump, leaving Bangladesh all out for 146.

Plenty of time for India to chase

With 62 overs left in the day, India will have ample time to chase down the target of 95 runs. The Indian batting lineup, buoyed by their bowlers’ performance, will be eager to wrap up the match and secure the series victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd. As fans anticipate a thrilling finish, all eyes will be on the Indian batters to deliver the goods and seal the win.

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Here is how fans reacted:

Lunch on Day 5 in Kanpur!

8⃣ wickets in the morning session ⚡️⚡️#TeamIndia need 95 runs to win the 2nd Test!

Stay tuned for the chase.

Scorecard – https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/aEQFbnBxFB

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024

In 30-odd overs, the Indian team has saved this venue from being remembered for all the wrong reasons to being an “I was there” collectable

— Somesh Agarwal (@someshagarwal22) September 30, 2024

𝘛𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘢, 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙠𝙖 𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘢! 💥#RavindraJadeja #RaviAshwin #JaspritBumrah #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/lzXREoQ6du

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 1, 2024

Slower ball from Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Shaun Marsh on the last ball before lunch at MCG in 2018

Slower ball from Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim on the last ball before lunch at Kanpur in 2024#INDvsBAN

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 1, 2024

JASPRIT BUMRAH IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET:

Tests – 170 wickets (20.18 Avg)
ODIs – 149 wickets (4.59 Eco)
T20Is – 89 wickets (6.27 Eco)

No other bowler in Cricket history can match the numbers of Bumrah while combing all formats 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lTy1ZMarc7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 1, 2024

Excellent performance from Team India yet again. Jasprit Bumrah is a national asset and day in day out he proves that. Jadeja is literally unplayable in India, particularly on Day 4 and 5.
Overall an excellent outing for the bowlers to set up a perfect win in #KanpurTest

— Akshat (@Akshat_Cricket) October 1, 2024

A series victory just 9️⃣5️⃣ runs away 🏆🤩#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/Qrec4ZGa1G

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 1, 2024

INDIA NEED 95 RUNS TO WIN THE TEST SERIES 2-0. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/vKSfBOqnnt

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 1, 2024

India need 95 runs to win the 2nd Test 🏏#cricket #INDvsBAN #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/2UbTjOiOka

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 1, 2024

Jadeja has gobbled up 2 left handers in 2.2 overs! So much for match ups!
BTW I know for a fact, Sachin found off spinners the least easy to play amongst all spinners.
Match ups are guides, not gospels.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 1, 2024

8️⃣ wickets in the morning session! 🤯

A win on offer, who would’ve thought! Over to our batters. 😎#PlayBold #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/9hwXgtcxfc

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 1, 2024

India against Bangladesh for this test match.#INDvBANpic.twitter.com/b41vMvxcsq

— JISPORTS (@ImooJadeed) October 1, 2024

Indian bowler on fire💥
Sir Jadeja Bumrah 🚨🚨#INDvsBAN #INDvBAN #TeamIndia 😂😂😂😂🫶🫶 pic.twitter.com/zNI6osZs1p

— Santosh bishnoi (@santybishnoi5) October 1, 2024

3REAM Session!🥳💯
🎯 – 9️⃣5️⃣#WhistlePodu #INDvBAN
📸 : BCCI pic.twitter.com/PQCIGzzwMb

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 1, 2024

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