Mominul's Centurion Effort Amid India's Commanding Fielding

Mominul Haque's resilient century was the highlight for Bangladesh amidst India's strong fielding performance on day four of the weather-affected second Test in Kanpur. Despite Haque's efforts, India maintained pressure with crucial catches, leaving Bangladesh at 205 for six by lunch.

Mominul Haque's patient hundred was the standout performance on a placid pitch, but India maintained their grip on Bangladesh with a series of stunning catches, reducing them to 205 for six at lunch on the fourth day of the weather-interrupted second Test here Monday.

The sunshine finally pierced through the Kanpur gloom after two cloudy days, allowing play to start after eight sessions were lost to bad weather.

Despite the relatively benign first-day pitch conditions, Mominul completed his 13th Test century, while his teammates struggled to capitalize on the favorable batting environment. Resuming at 107 for three, Bangladesh soon lost Mushfiqur Rahim (11), who misjudged an angled delivery from Jasprit Bumrah that knocked out his off-stump. Mominul remained steadfast, reaching his half-century and eventually his century, in a notable display of resilience. However, the Indian fielders, led by Rohit Sharma's spectacular catch, ensured that Bangladesh's progress was curtailed dramatically by lunch.