On the final day of the second and final Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, Ravindra Jadeja made an immediate impact with a twin strike in his opening spell, tilting the game heavily in India’s favor. The left-arm spinner, known for his precision and ability to generate sharp turn on slow pitches, struck twice in quick succession to dismiss key Bangladesh players, including their skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.
Bangladesh, resuming the day at 26/2, had a tough task ahead. After losing Mominul Haque early to Ravichandran Ashwin, the visitors hoped to stabilize their innings. Shanto, along with Shadman Islam, managed to negotiate the first hour of play, showing some resistance. However, things took a turn when Jadeja was introduced into the attack.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had settled in with a composed 19 off 37 balls, fell prey to a momentary lapse in judgment. Attempting a reverse sweep to a straight delivery, the Bangladesh skipper misjudged the line completely. The ball skidded through and rattled his stumps, leaving his team in further trouble.
Shanto’s dismissal was a critical blow, breaking the partnership and handing India the momentum. Ravindra Jadeja wasn’t done yet. In his very next over, he accounted for the dismissal of Litton Das, who had just come to the crease.
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Litton Das, attempting to play a delivery that was slightly short with extra bounce, ended up gloving the ball to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Despite the awkward height, Pant took a sharp catch, sending Litton back to the pavilion after scoring just 1 run from 8 balls.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s double strike put Bangladesh in deep trouble, reducing them to 36/4. With two key wickets in quick succession, Jadeja set the tone for India’s push to wrap up the match on Day 5, keeping India firmly in the driver’s seat.
