India vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Rohit blitz helps India secure series-levelling win over Bangladesh

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18:35 (IST) Nov 07

PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar reckons that this is a very good pitch to bat on. Observes that there are some cracks but they will come into play only for a 4-day or a 5-day game, not for a T20. Is not too sure though about the outfield due to the rain, but believed that plenty of runs are on offer from the pitch. Believes that 170-180 should be the avarage score at this venue but the teams have to bat well.

18:34 (IST) Nov 07

A shock it was for all Indian or Bangladeshi supporters in Delhi. Bangladesh beating India? Wow. That is a shocker. How will the hosts bounce back tonight? Or will the visitors be able to carry on the momentum from the previous game? India need to focus on how to approach the game should they bat first while Bangladesh can just focus on how to thwart the Indian challenge. A warm welcome to the second T20I between India and Bangladesh in Rajkot. It is a do or die match for the hosts as the series could be decided here.

18:28 (IST) Nov 07

Pitch report - "When the batsmen see this pitch they'll be in a good mood. This has always been a good pitch to bat on. The cracks will only come into play for a day four or a day five game. There is a bit of grass as well which would help as well. You can't say much about the outfield because of the rains, so maybe hitting boundaries might not be all that easy. A rock-hard surface with a covering of grass. It's probably a 170-180 pitch, but you have to bat well. The team winning the toss will want to bowl first," said Sunil Gavaskar.

17:41 (IST) Nov 07

"If you concentrate on the recent (developments), whatever is going on in Bangladesh cricket, a series win will be a big boost for Bangladesh cricket and also a big boost for the Bangladesh cricket team," Mahmudullah said referring to Shakib's two-year ban from cricket.

17:40 (IST) Nov 07

As for Bangladesh, a victory here will help them clinch their first-ever bilateral T20I series against India. An upbeat side under skipper Mahmudullah is optimistic of a win and the captain feels that series win would be big boost for Bangladesh cricket.

17:40 (IST) Nov 07

"Pressure is just on the team to perform, as simple as that. Not a particular department. You've lost as a team, you've not lost as a bowling unit. So the focus will be on the team," Rohit said on the eve of the second match.

17:40 (IST) Nov 07

As the team management continue to audition the youngsters for the next year's T20 World Cup, India's defeat at the hands of Bangladesh will serve as an eye opener and will put the young guns under a tight scrutiny.

17:39 (IST) Nov 07

After a shock defeat in the series opener in Delhi, Rohit Sharma-led side will look to bounce back with vengeance and level the series against the Bangla Tigers.

17:39 (IST) Nov 07

Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com's live coverage of the 2nd T20I of the three-match series between India and Bangladesh in Rajkot.