Tue Oct 01 07:55:42 UTC 2024: ## India Needs 95 Runs to Win 2nd Test Against Bangladesh, Series on the Line
**Kanpur, India:** The second Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, reached its final day with the outcome still hanging in the balance. Bangladesh, needing 26 runs to avoid an innings defeat, currently sits at 26/2 in their second innings.
The match was hampered by rain and bad light on the first three days, allowing only 35 overs of play on the first day and forcing a complete washout on the second and third days. However, sunshine finally graced Kanpur on the fourth day, with Bangladesh managing a score of 233 runs in their first innings, thanks to a gritty 107 from Momninul Haque.
India, led by a blistering display of batting, declared their first innings at 285/9, securing a 26-run lead. Bangladesh, though, fought back, with India’s Rohit Sharma being the first wicket to fall in the second innings. However, Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim, and Bangladesh was eventually bowled out for 146, leaving India needing 95 runs to win the test match and take the series.
Bangladesh put up a spirited fight, with the score reaching 50/2 in the second innings. However, Ashwin managed to dismiss Momninul, leaving Bangladesh just 2 runs ahead of India.
With the match still in the balance, both teams are looking to make a final push in the last day of the Test. If India can secure a victory, they will achieve a historical feat by becoming the first team to win 18 consecutive test series at home. However, a win for Bangladesh would mean a crucial step towards their series victory.
All eyes are on the Green Park Stadium as the drama of the final day unfolds.
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