The Indian cricket team clinched a dominant 2-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh after securing a seven-wicket win in the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sealed the victory with a boundary towards long-on, marking the end of a convincing chase of 95 runs.
Resuming the final day with Bangladesh at 26/2, India quickly found their breakthrough as Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Mominul Haque. Despite resistance from Shadman Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim, who stitched together a crucial 55-run stand, Akash Deep broke the partnership by dismissing Islam after he reached his half-century (50). This triggered a collapse for the visitors, who were bundled out for 146, with Rahim contributing 37 runs.
India’s bowling attack shone once again, with Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja each claiming three wickets to ensure a modest target for their side.
In pursuit of 95, India stumbled slightly, losing skipper Rohit Sharma (8) and Shubman Gill (6) early. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his fine form, scoring a fluent 51 off 45 balls to keep the innings on track.
Rishabh Pant Leads India to 2-0 Whitewash Over Bangladesh with Winning Boundary
In the final stretch, Virat Kohli stayed unbeaten on 29 off 37 balls, while Pant struck a boundary on his first delivery, ensuring India’s victory with ease. This win marked India’s 18th consecutive Test series victory on home soil, further cementing their dominance in the format.
India’s comprehensive win highlighted their all-round strength, with a mix of pace, spin, and steady batting guiding them to yet another historic Test series triumph.
