IND vs BAN 2nd Test: If the Kanpur Test is drawn due to rain, India will suffer a huge loss in the WTC points table
IND vs BAN 2nd Test: The second Test between India and Bangladesh is being played in Kanpur. This match has now reached the third day, but due to rain, only 35 overs have been played so far. There is a possibility of rain on the third day, due to which the match is likely to be drawn. If this test is drawn, then there will be a big loss in the WTC points table.
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Team India has a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series being played between India and Bangladesh. On the first day of the second Test being played between the two teams at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, only 35 overs could be bowled due to bad weather. In which the visiting team batted first and scored 107 runs losing 3 wickets. At the same time, the second day was completely washed away by rain. While today, Sunday 29 September, there is a possibility of rain in Kanpur on the third day as well. If this test is drawn due to rain, then India will suffer a huge loss in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-25. Let us explain the whole math to you.
In the second Test going on between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, India invited the Bangladesh cricket team to bat first after winning the toss. Due to bad weather, the first day's play was called off when Bangladesh had scored just 107 runs in 35 overs for the loss of three wickets. Then, the rain also washed away the whole game of the second day. Now, at the same time, there is a possibility of rain in Kanpur on the third day too. In the meantime, this test seems to head towards a draw.
Currently, the Indian team is leading in the points table of the World Test Championship with a maximum 71.67 percent of points. In contrast, the Bangladesh team is at the sixth position with 39.29 percent points. If the Kanpur Test is drawn, then both the teams will get 4 points each and if the Test series is won by India at 1-0, then it will be left with 68.18 percent points. A loss will occur in that situation to India. India still have to play 9 more Tests before the WTC Final out of which at least 5 need to be won.
The Indian team after Kanpur against Bangladesh has to play 3 Tests against New Zealand and 5 Tests hosted by Australia. If the second Test of favourite India against Bangladesh is washed out due to rain, then India's further journey will be very difficult.
