2nd Test: India declare first inning on 285/9, lead Bangladesh by 52 runs

2nd Test: India Declare First Inning On 285/9, Lead Bangladesh By 52 Runs

by Utkalika Mohanty

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

India declared their innings with a commanding lead of 52 runs in the second Test match against Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 233, on the fourth day of the match at the Green Park Stadium here on Monday. From the very first over, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone for the innings. The dynamic duo wasted no time, adding a staggering 50 runs in just three overs. Rohit showcased his intent by launching the first two balls he faced over the ropes, finishing his explosive cameo with a quickfire 23 runs off just 11 deliveries.

Kanpur, Sep 30: India declared their innings with a commanding lead of 52 runs in the second Test match against Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 233, on the fourth day of the match at the Green Park Stadium here on Monday. From the very first over, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone for the innings. The dynamic duo wasted no time, adding a staggering 50 runs in just three overs. Rohit showcased his intent by launching the first two balls he faced over the ropes, finishing his explosive cameo with a quickfire 23 runs off just 11 deliveries.

Meanwhile, Jaiswal’s aggressive batting was on full display as he struck a rapid 72 runs from 51 balls, topping the charts for India.

As the innings progressed, Jaiswal was joined by Shubman Gill, who contributed to a significant 72-run partnership for the second wicket. The partnership not only reinforced India’s dominance but also built momentum for the middle-order. Promoted to number four, Rishabh Pant couldn’t capitalise on the opportunity, falling short of a substantial score.

However, Virat Kohli stepped up, playing a crucial innings of 47 runs off 35 balls, further solidifying India’s position. KL Rahul, finding much-needed form, impressed the crowd with a blistering knock of 68 runs from just 43 deliveries. The Indian side broke several records, including the fastest team scores of 50, 100, and 150 in Test match history, showcasing their relentless approach to batting.

India, 184/4 after 21 overs, seemed well poised for a big total. Then came a record-breaking moment: India, with Kohli's towering six off Taijul Islam, brought up their fastest 200 in Test history, reaching the milestone in just 24.2 overs, surpassing Australia's previous record.

On the bowling front, Bangladesh’s spinners faced a challenging task. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout bowler for the visitors, claiming four wickets for 41 runs in just 6.4 overs.

Shakib Al Hasan, despite being more expensive with figures of 4 for 78 in 11 overs, managed to chip away at India’s lower order. Hasan Mahmud made an early inroad by dismissing Jaiswal, but the damage had already been done.

Brief scores:

Bangladesh 233 all out in 74.2 overs (Mominul Haque 107 not out, Najmul Hasan Shanto 31; Jasprit Bumrah 3-50, Akash Deep 2-43) trail India 285/9 in 34.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 72, KL Rahul 68; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4-41, Shakib Al Hasan 4-78) by 52 runs

--IANS

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3 Adani Group Firms Join World Economic Forum's 'Industrial Clusters' Initiative

by Hemanta Pande

Ahmedabad, Sep 30: In yet another feat for the Adani Group, three portfolio companies -- Adani Enterprises (via its subsidiary Adani New Industries Ltd), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Ambuja Cements -- have joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 'Transitioning Industrial Clusters' initiative, forming the Adani Mundra Cluster, it was announced on Monday.

The Adani Mundra Cluster will become one of the world’s largest integrated green hydrogen hubs, with a planned capacity of 1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen production by 2030, expanding up to 3 MMTPA by 2040.

This will be supported by a fully integrated value chain comprising 10 GW of solar modules, 5 GW of wind turbines, and 5 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity, alongside associated port infrastructure.

The cluster will also have production facilities for green hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia, further solidifying its leadership in the green energy transition, according to the Adani Group.

"By joining the World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative, the signatories will have the opportunity to collaborate with global industry peers, think tanks, policymakers and experts to pioneer innovative approaches towards decarbonisation," said Karan Adani, Managing Director of APSEZ and Director of Ambuja Cements.

"The Adani Mundra Cluster aspires to become an integrated green hydrogen manufacturing hub, helping to decarbonise the hard-to-abate sectors of the Indian economy and reduce the country’s dependency on energy imports," Karan Adani added.

The initiative aims to enhance collaboration and align the vision of co-located companies to drive economic growth, generate employment, and advance decarbonisation by 2050.

Roberto Bocca, Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials and Member of the Executive Committee at the WEF, said they are delighted to welcome the Adani Mundra Cluster to their international community of 23 industrial clusters, "as one of the first two clusters in India".

"By tapping into Gujarat’s significant renewable energy capacity, the cluster is on track to becoming one of the leading green hydrogen hubs in South Asia. Within the Transitioning Industrial Clusters community, Adani Mundra can exchange knowledge with fellow clusters and advance the energy transition," Bocca added.

Since its inception in 1993, the port business at Mundra has evolved into a thriving, port-led industrial cluster.

Now recognised as India’s largest port, Mundra has become a dynamic hub for companies across diverse sectors, ranging from advanced solar module and wind turbine manufacturing to challenging-to-decarbonise cement production.

Adani Ports has committed to powering all its port operations with renewable electricity by 2025, with a target of achieving net-zero emissions as early as 2040. The upcoming Ambuja unit in Mundra aims to be the lowest-emission-intensity cement production facility globally, aligning with the company’s goal of achieving net zero by 2050. (IANS)

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PM Modi To Address Fourth Election Rally In Haryana Tomorrow

by Hemanta Pande

Chandigarh, Sep 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election meeting in Haryana's Faridabad on Tuesday (October 1) -- the fourth in the state since the announcement of the polls slated on October 5.

Preparations for the rally are in full swing, and it will be held on the Faridabad-Palwal border in Prithla Assembly constituency.

The Prime Minister will seek votes in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in all nine Assembly constituencies of the district.

In the previous elections, the party had benefited greatly from PM Modi's rally.

In the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, PM Modi had addressed an election rally in Sector 61. At that time, seven BJP MLAs were elected.

In his earlier rally in Sonipat, PM Modi said the promises made by the Congress in its manifesto in Haryana should be first implemented in Karnataka and Telangana, the two states which are currently under Congress rule.

Faridabad Police, meanwhile, have issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow and law and order.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, and maintain law and order, several restrictions will be in place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

As per the advisory, the entry of all types of heavy and light motor vehicles (LMVs) into the district of Palwal from Faridabad and Delhi will be prohibited.

The restrictions will also be on vehicles travelling on the Agra-Mathura Highway (NH-44).

Vehicles heading to Palwal from Faridabad should use the KMP/KGP (Western Peripheral Expressway), Vadodara Expressway, instead of the NH-44, says the police advisory.