India vs Bangladesh, Pink Ball Test, Day 3: India beat Bangladesh in Kolkata to clinch series 2-0
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 24, 2019, 14:44:33 IST
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India vs Bangladesh, Pink Ball Test, Day 3: India beat Bangladesh in Kolkata to clinch series 2-0

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18:10 (IST) Nov 23

Mahmudullah is the next man in.

18:10 (IST) Nov 23
W
Overs6.4
Score13 - 4

I Sharma to Kayes, OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliant stuff from Ishant and Kohli as well. A length delivery in the line of the stumps and it moves away a shade after hitting the deck. Kayes gets squared up in an attempt to defend it from the crease and the ball goes towards Kohli at third slip. The Indian skipper dives across to his right and takes the catch. Looking at the Indian skipper's reaction after taking the catch, it seems that Kohli picked the ball very late but still manages to hold onto it. He gets up sticking his tongue out and a cheeky smile. Catching the pink ball under lights, especially in the slip cordon, ain't easy. Bangladesh falling like nine pins.

18:09 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs6.3
Score13 - 3

I Sharma to I Kayes, Full delivery on off, Kayes looks to defend it but it goes off the leading edge towards gully where the fielder dives to stop the ball.

18:08 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs6.2
Score13 - 3

I Sharma to Kayes, OHH! That is some serious swing bowling from Ishant! He comes around the wicket and bowls it on a length which swings away a lot. Kayes looks to defend it off the back foot but misses it.

18:07 (IST) Nov 23
1lb
Overs6.1
Score13 - 3

I Sharma to Rahim, LEG BYE! Good length delivery swinging into the batsman, Rahim looks to flick it but it hits the pads and the ball rolls to fine leg. The batters steal a single.

18:06 (IST) Nov 23

Ishant Sharma will continue from the other end. Can he add more wickets to his tally?

18:06 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs5.6
Score12 - 3

U Yadav to Kayes, Extra bounce from a length this time and Kayes is hurried up in defense. It takes his gloves and rolls near the pitch.

18:05 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs5.5
Score12 - 3

U Yadav to Kayes, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.

18:04 (IST) Nov 23
2
Overs5.4
Score12 - 3

U Yadav to Kayes, Full and on off, Kayes pushes it firmly down the ground through mid off for a brace.

18:03 (IST) Nov 23
1
Overs5.3
Score10 - 3

U Yadav to Rahim, Gently taps a length ball to the off side and gets off the mark in this Test match.

18:02 (IST) Nov 23

Mushfiqur Rahim is the new batsman. He is the most experienced campaigner of this team and needs to stand up for his team.

18:02 (IST) Nov 23
W
Overs5.2
Score9 - 3

U Yadav to Mithun, OUT! Wicket number 3 goes down! Umesh bowled the first one in the fuller region and then immediately shortens it to surprise the batsman. Mithun probably picks the length late and is hurried into his pull shot. He mistimes it in the air towards short mid-wicket where Mohammed Shami moves back a bit and pouches the catch safely. Maybe, that hit on the head was still replaying in his mind. He could have either left it or pulled it with more conviction. But that fear didn't allow him to get on top of the bounce properly. If you remember, Mithun was out in a similar fashion in the second innings in Indore as well. Definitely a technical deficiency. India have struck early after Tea and Bangladesh continue to go downhill.

18:01 (IST) Nov 23
2
Overs5.1
Score9 - 2

U Yadav to Mithun, Fine delivery and a good shot as well. Full and angling in on middle, it straightens a touch after landing, Mithun presents a straight bat and pushes it down the ground. The mid on fielder chases it and the batsmen take a couple of runs.

18:00 (IST) Nov 23

We're back for the final session of the second day which also could be the last day of this Test match. The way the pink ball is moving and the rhythm with which the Indian bowlers have bowled so far, it's pointing towards a quick finish. Will we get one? Umesh Yadav to steam in...

17:58 (IST) Nov 23

... DAY 2, THIRD SESSION ...

17:42 (IST) Nov 23

An excellent session of Test cricket. As soon as the new ball was taken during India's batting, the much-talked about pink ball started to show its magic. Virat Kohli decided to declare after a lead of 241. Having lost 4 wickets for 23 runs the movement of the pink ball under lights might have also played a part in his decision. It proved to be a good call as the new ball did move viciously for India as well. Ishant Sharma managed to get two wickets in the 5 overs they bowled and also scared the visitors with his sharp bouncers. Bangladesh have a mammoth task in hand as they are still staring down at a big deficit and have already lost Shadman Islam and skipper Mominul Haque. Can Bangladesh fight out the day/evening or will this be the last day of this historic Test? Join us after the break to find out.

17:40 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs4.6
Score7 - 2

I Sharma to Kayes, Length ball on off, Kayes defends it. That will be Tea on Day 2!

17:40 (IST) Nov 23
1
Overs4.5
Score7 - 2

I Sharma to Mithun, Another short ball. Mithun looks to get his bat up but the ball goes off his glove to the leg side for a single.

17:39 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs4.4
Score6 - 2

I Sharma to Mithun, Oh beauty this. Full and pacy it comes back in. Mithun manages to flick it to square leg.

17:38 (IST) Nov 23
0
Overs4.3
Score6 - 2

I Sharma to Mithun, Ishant goes full on middle and leg. Mithun manages to defend it.