IND vs BAN 2nd Test Pitch Report: What to Expect at Green Park, Kanpur

India will be looking to secure the series win and edge closer to their third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final when they face Bangladesh in the second Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, starting on 27 September.

After a dominant 280-run victory in the first Test at Chennai, Rohit Sharma’s men will be keen to maintain their momentum. India leads the WTC standings with a win percentage of 71.67, while Bangladesh, now sixth, will be eager to bounce back after their series opener defeat.

The Kanpur Test offers India a golden opportunity to extend their unbeaten streak against Bangladesh. India has never lost to Bangladesh in the Test format, winning 11 out of 13 encounters and drawing two. For the first time, these two sides will clash at the historic Green Park Stadium, where spin is expected to play a crucial role.

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Pitch Report

Green Park Stadium in Kanpur is known for its spin-friendly black soil surface. It is expected to be a challenging track for the batters. The wicket’s low bounce and tendency to assist spinners as the match progresses could tempt both India and Bangladesh to bolster their spin attack.

Historically, captains have opted to bat first at this venue, aiming to make the most of the easier batting conditions early on. Out of the 23 Tests hosted at Kanpur, the team batting first has won 7 times.

Green Park Stadium Test Record

• Matches: 23; India Won: 7, Visiting Team Won: 3, Match Drawn: 13
• Average 1st Innings Score: 370
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 322
• Average 3rd Innings Score: 253
• Average 4th Innings Score: 137
• Highest Team Total: 676/7 by India vs Sri Lanka in 1986
• Lowest Team Total: 105 All Out by Australia vs India in 1959
• Matches Won Batting 1st: 7
• Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3

Player Stats at Kanpur

• Ravindra Jadeja – 142 runs in 4 innings
• Ravichandran Ashwin – 110 runs in 3 innings
• Rohit Sharma – 103 runs in 2 innings
• KL Raul – 70 runs in 2 innings
• Shubman Gill – 53 runs in 2 innings
• R Ashwin – 16 wickets in 2 matches
• Ravindra Jadeja – 11 wickets in 2 matches
• Axar Patel – 6 wickets in 1 match

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