Kanpur Test between India and Bangladesh took an astonishing turn on the 5th day as Ravindra Jadeja produced a remarkable performance that left the Bangladeshi batting order in tatters. India, after dominating with the bat on Day 4, saw their bowlers, led by Jadeja, completely overwhelm Bangladesh, leaving the result of the match nearly inevitable.
Ravindra Jadeja, who reached a significant milestone by claiming his 300th wicket in Test cricket, became even more dangerous after achieving this feat. His magical spell in the second innings saw Bangladesh collapse for a mere 146 runs, turning what once seemed like a drawn-out match into a likely victory for India.
At the start of the 5th day, Bangladesh resumed their innings at 26 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin delivered the first blow, dismissing centurion Mominul Haque. From there, Ravindra Jadeja took charge, and what followed was nothing short of remarkable. In just 14 balls, Jadeja dismantled Bangladesh’s middle-order, delivering three crucial wickets that pushed India to the brink of victory.
After Ashwin’s impactful start, captain Rohit Sharma handed the ball to Jadeja, and the left-arm spinner wasted no time. On just his second delivery, Jadeja clean-bowled Bangladesh’s captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto, giving India a crucial breakthrough. He followed this up by trapping wicketkeeper Liton Das in the next over, adding another to his tally. Finally, he claimed the prized wicket of Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s most experienced player, leaving the visiting side reeling. Jadeja’s spell not only destroyed Bangladesh’s hopes but also wrote the story of India’s dominance in the Kanpur Test.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, was all but certain to claim victory in the Kanpur Test. With Bangladesh unable to resist the brilliance of Jadeja and the Indian bowling attack, the team’s performance has solidified their status as one of the best Test sides in the world resulting in a 2-0 series win against Bangladesh.
