In the second Test of the two-match series in Kanpur, Team India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets thanks to a potent bowling assault and a half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Day 4 began at 26/2, with Bangladesh being bowled out for 146, leaving India with a target of 95. Three wickets apiece were taken by Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah for India. India began the chase on the attack but lost two wickets in the first over. Later, Jaiswal scored 51 before getting disqualified. With seven wickets remaining, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant ultimately led India home. Taijul Islam claimed one wicket for Bangladesh, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed two. India has now won both of the two match series 2-0.
India’s position at the top of the WTC rankings was increased with the victory, giving them a 2-0 Test series lead.India now leads the WTC standings with 98 points from 11 matches played, consisting of 8 victories, 2 defeats, and 1 draw. The victory kept them there. Their thrilling victory raised their percentage to 74.24 points.
India is the clear favorite to increase their lead, followed by New Zealand. Beginning in Bengaluru on October 16, the Tim Southee-led BlackCaps will play three Test matches in India. After that, the two teams will play each other in Pune and Mumbai. A thrilling five-match Test series between Australia and India will come after it. The winner of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy could determine who finishes first in the WTC rankings.
With eight victories, three defeats, and a draw, Australia is ranked second in the WTC standings with 90 points and a 62.50 point %. With two Tests left in South Africa, Sri Lanka (55.56 points %), in third place, is really the only team with a chance to overtake Australia.
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