Even the rains could not stop the mighty Indian show! India were relentless as they hammered Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second Test at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur even after losing more than two days to rain. India also pocketed the series 2-0 and ensured that Bangladesh had to wait longer for a Test win against them.

The great Indian batting show in the first innings was the bedrock of this memorable win at home and ensured Bangladesh had to wait further for a Test victory over India. RO and team put on a show for the fans and the winning intent will be hailed by the cricketing fraternity all around.

It was a match where each individual put the team ahead of their cause and the result was there to see. Let us not waste any more time and go straight in…

Boom Boom and team deliver

Even the rains could not dampen the spirits of the Indian bowlers led magnificently by Jaspri Bumrah as India bowled out Bangladesh for 233 runs in under 40 overs after play restarted on day four. Boom Boom (3/50) was breathing fire in the morning session with the batters finding him a tough nut to crack.

Akash Deep (2/43) had provided a bright start on day one and Ravindra Jadeja signed the end of the innings with his 300th wicket in Tests.

A batting show for the ages

With a win in mind despite of the lost time, captain RO (23 off 11 balls) and team stepped out to the park, all guns blazing. It was as though a T20 game was being played in whites and red ball.

Hitman was at his vintage best smashing two sixes in the first two balls he faced. The intentions were loud and clear as the team also joined in. What followed was a batting show that the fans will remember for a long time to come.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (72 off 51 balls) and KL Rahul (68 off 43 balls) scored aggressive half-centuries as India rewrote every record in sight. The records for the fastest team 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 all lay by the wayside as the Indian juggernaut blasted to 285/9 in just 34.4 overs. With a handy lead of 52 runs, India put Bangladesh back again to force a result.

Falling like a pack of cards

Blown away by the unbelievable shot-making by India in the first innings, Bangladesh fell behind the game and were reduced to 36/3 with Ravichandran Ashwin (3/50) putting the new ball to maximum use. There was a slight resistance from the visitors but only till ‘Sir’ Jadeja (3/34) arrived.

The left-arm spinner induced a collapse and then Boom Boom (3/17) did what he does best, outfoxing the opposition batters with his impeccable skill. Bangladesh fell like a pack of cards getting dismissed for 146.

Target 95, just a formality

With a target of 95, it was just a formality as India raced to 98/3 in just 17.2 overs to complete the proceedings. Jaiswal (51) top-scored yet again as India won with more than a session to spare on the final day. It was one of the most memorable victories at home.

Test series pocketed! Over to SKY and boys for the T20Is. Team India are flying high and the fans won’t complain.

Brief scores: India 285/9d (Yashasvi Jaiswal 72, KL Rahul 68; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4/41, Shakib Al Hasan 4/78) and 98/3 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51, Virat Kohli 29*; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2/44) BEAT Bangladesh 233 (Mominul Haque 107*; Jasprit Bumrah 3/50, Akash Deep 2/43) and 146 (Shadman Islam 50; Jasprit Bumrah 3/17, Ravindra Jadeja 3/34) by seven wickets.