India secured a dominant seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test, clinching the two-match series 2-0. Bangladesh set a target of 95 runs, which India chased down with ease, losing just three wickets. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 alongside Rishabh Pant, who added four runs. Key contributions came from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 51 runs, while captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were dismissed for 8 and 6 runs, respectively.
In Bangladesh’s second innings, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets, and Taijul Islam grabbed one, but India’s chase was smooth. Jaiswal’s innings featured eight fours and one six.
Earlier, Bangladesh had scored 233 runs in their first innings, to which India responded with 285/9, taking a 52-run lead. Bangladesh managed 146 in their second innings, leaving India a target of 95, which was comfortably achieved.
Despite rain disrupting play, especially on the second and third days, India showed aggressive intent, setting records for the fastest milestones at 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in a Test innings. With solid performances in all departments, India wrapped up the match in just under two days of total play, finishing the Test match with a commanding series win.