NEW DELHI: India triumphed over Bangladesh by seven wickets within the rain-affected second Take a look at in Kanpur, finishing a 2-0 sequence sweep on Tuesday. Regardless of greater than two days of play being washed out, India wrapped up the match on the ultimate day, showcasing their resilience and flexibility.
Bangladesh, bowled out for 146 within the prolonged morning session, left India needing simply 95 runs to win on the ultimate day. Yashasvi Jaiswal led India’s chase with a fluent 51, whereas Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 as India secured the win with greater than a session to spare.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali praised India’s efficiency and highlighted the rising hole between India and Pakistan. “Fark aap dekh le India aur Pakistan ka fark. Yeh haqeeqat hai, isko maane. Agar aap issi soch me rahenge ki humari cricket bahut achchi hai, toh bekaar hai,” Ali mentioned on his YouTube channel.He emphasised that India’s solely competitors now’s Australia. “India ka muqabla bas Australia se hello hai, baaki aise hello hai. Mere khayal se nineteenth or twentieth sequence jeeti hai,” Ali remarked, acknowledging India’s document residence dominance of profitable 18th consecutive Take a look at sequence.
Ali pointed to 2 pivotal moments that outlined the match. “Day 4 turning level was Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s opening stand… On Day 5, after an hour of wicketless play, Bangladesh batters relaxed. Shanto’s reverse sweep dismissal and Shadnam shedding his wicket after reaching 50 had been essential. These lapses in focus sealed Bangladesh’s defeat. They may have taken the match to a draw,” he defined.
He additionally commented on how the Kanpur cricket affiliation possible breathed a sigh of reduction after the match didn’t finish in a draw. “Do din me match ka faisla kar diya, Kanpur affiliation wale bade khush honge, ki jaan bachi humari. Agar yeh match draw hota to BCCI motion leta,” he added.
Lastly, Ali lauded Rohit Sharma’s management, saying, “Rohit Sharma ki captaincy prime class. Abhi toh Disgrace aur Kuldeep nahi the.”
India’s spectacular show bolstered their stature in world cricket, with their residence dominance persevering with unchallenged.
