The India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium is seeing lots of rain interruptions, as after 35 years of total gameplay on Day 1, Day 2’s match was abandoned, and Day 3 is currently under a rain threat. On the first day of the second Test match, play was called off early due to constant rain, and hour by hour, the chances of game look slim. As of now, Bangladesh stands at 107/3, with Mominul Haque (40*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (6*) unbeaten at the crease. In the 29th over, Ravichandran Ashwin picked up Najmul Hossain Shanto’s wicket, and while India is looking for wickets, Bangladesh hopes for more runs. But the chances of rain remain is still high and also the wet outfield, just as they were on the previous two days.
So, what will happen if Day 3 gets abandoned, and what impact will it have on the WTC? Here are the details.
What happens if Day 3 of IND vs BAN 2nd Test is washed out?
If Day 3 gets washed out due to rain, then, like any other rain-affected Test match, it will move to the next day. However, if the bad weather conditions persist, we may see a no result for the game, and India will clinch the series 1-0, having won the first Test at Chepauk, Chennai.
How can India qualify for WTC Final 2025?
Now coming up to the WTC standings, which is paramount as every Test game of India is under the WTC cycle. Currently, India is at the top of the table with 7 wins in 10 games and just 2 losses, having an amazing percentage of points of 71.67, which hints that India can make it to the third consecutive final.
If we consider two scenarios, if we see a 2-0 result against Bangladesh, then India will need three wins from their remaining eight matches to get into the WTC final once again, the matches being three against New Zealand at home and then five Test matches in Australia. But if we get no result from the second Test against Bangladesh, that complicates things a bit. In that case, India will need 5 wins in total, since the WTC table is extremely fickle and changes could happen depending on other teams’ performances. For India, this is going to be the eligibility scenario, apart from avoiding penalties in points.
How can Bangladesh qualify for WTC Final 2025?
Speaking about Bangladesh, they are currently at sixth in the table. Realistically, they can achieve around 65 percent if they win all their remaining games. However, their chances depend heavily on other teams, as being in sixth place means they need to rely on the performances of those above them. Bangladesh has struggled to maintain consistency, so it will be interesting to see how things go for them. Their recent 2-0 victory against Pakistan in Pakistan certainly came as a surprise, and many Bangladeshi cricket fans hope that their team can also reach the WTC final.
