What Happened When India Last Played A Test Match In Kanpur?

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India set to face Bangladesh in the final Test match in Kanpur [PTI]

India are set to face Bangladesh in the final Test of their two-match series at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium, starting on September 27. After a massive 280-run victory in the first Test in Chennai, Rohit Sharma and his team are just one win away from a clean sweep. But before we look ahead, let’s revisit what happened the last time India played a Test match in Kanpur.

The Last Test Match In Kanpur

Back in November 2021, India faced New Zealand in a gripping Test match at Kanpur. This match stood out for several reasons. Ajinkya Rahane led the Indian side in the absence of regular captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The game saw some stellar individual performances and ended in a draw, with both sides fighting until the last ball.

Shreyas Iyer Scores A Century On His Debut

After winning the toss, India opted to bat first. In the opening innings, Shubman Gill scored a solid fifty, while debutant Shreyas Iyer stole the show with a brilliant century. India posted a respectable total of 345 runs on the board.

In response, New Zealand managed to score 296 runs, thanks to a stellar performance from Axar Patel, who took five crucial wickets. This gave India a slender lead, setting the stage for a thrilling second innings.

In the second innings, Shreyas Iyer continued his impressive form, scoring 65 runs. India set a target of 284 runs for the Black Caps. The New Zealand team showed great resilience on the final day, despite being on the brink of defeat. They were at 165 for 9 at the end of 98 overs, barely holding on as the match ended in a nail-biting draw.

Shreyas Iyer’s debut performance earned him the Player of the Match award, and the game remains memorable for the way New Zealand’s last-wicket pair managed to secure a draw against all odds.