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India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 4: As the match heads into its final day, Bangladesh trails by 26 runs after posting 26/1 at Stumps in Kanpur. Shadman Islam (7) and Mominul Haque (0) will look to build on this as they resume batting on Day 5.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

On Day 4 of the second Test, Bangladesh reached 26/1 in 11 overs at Stumps, still trailing India by 26 runs. Earlier, India's innings concluded at 285/9, bolstered by half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (72) and KL Rahul (68) before Rohit Sharma declared.

Mominul Haque was the standout performer for Bangladesh, remaining unbeaten in 107 from 194 balls as his team was all out for 233. Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role for India, claiming two early wickets in the second session, which included dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz (20) and effectively breaking a 54-run partnership with Mominul.

Mominul reached his 13th Test century amidst a flurry of wickets at the other end. At Lunch on Day 4, Bangladesh was 205/6, with Mominul on 102 off 176 balls and Mehidy on 6 off 26.

The day saw a dramatic start as Bumrah dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim early on, setting the tone for India’s attack. Two stunning catches, one by captain Rohit Sharma of Mohammed Siraj's bowling and another by Siraj himself to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan, showcased India's fielding prowess. Despite the wickets tumbling around him, Mominul remained resolute.

After two washed-out days, the weather finally cooperated, allowing play to resume. Bangladesh started Day 4 at 107/3, with Mominul on 40 and Rahim on 6, after a frustrating wait due to wet conditions and rain.

KEY MOMENTS:

- Bangladesh ended Day 4 at 26/1, trailing by 26 runs.

- India declared at 285/9, powered by fifties from Jaiswal and Rahul.

- Jaiswal's explosive innings included the fastest Test fifty in just 31 balls.

- India surpassed 100 runs in a record 10.1 overs.

- Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 300th Test wicket, ending the Bangladesh innings.

- Mominul Haque’s century came off 172 balls, marking a significant milestone in his career.

CONTEXT:

The match faced considerable disruptions, with heavy rain washing out Day 1 and all of Day 2. Day 3 was free of rain, but play was still not possible due to a soggy outfield. India made a tactical decision to bowl first in their first home Test in nine years, a strategy that paid off with early wickets.

As the final day approaches, the tension rises with Bangladesh needing to chase down the deficit while India aims to wrap up the match and secure a series victory.