Ind vs Eng Day 2 :
India dominated the entire day 2 starting from a quickfire first session to a slow paced final session. Here is the complete summary session wise,
Ind vs Eng , Day 2 Session 1:
India displayed dominance with 129 runs in the session and no wickets lost, leaving England scrambling. This emphasizes the disparity in spin quality between the two teams, as seen in a recent domestic game on the same pitch where spinners struggled to take wickets. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill showcased their batting prowess, refusing to let England gain any foothold in the game.
Despite England’s attempts to unsettle them with short balls, Rohit and Gill, both adept at the pull shot, stood firm. England resorted to setting defensive fields, hoping for errors from the Indian batsmen, but Rohit and Gill remained unfazed. With the ball not posing any significant threat yet, the stage is set for another fruitful batting session.
Ind vs Eng , Day 2 Session 2:
India scored 112/2 during this session, indicating their strong position and suggesting they could potentially amass a total of at least 500 runs. Notably, Ben Stokes made his return to bowling in international cricket for the first time since the Ashes Test at Lord’s last year, immediately making an impact by dismissing a well-set Rohit Sharma with an excellent delivery. Following this breakthrough, James Anderson induced an error from Shubhman Gill, reminiscent of a dismissal in Chennai in 2021.
Subsequently, Sarfaraz Khan and DDP (Devdutt Padikkal) steadied the innings before taking charge against the bowling attack. DDP, particularly, appeared composed and unfazed despite it being his debut match. Sarfaraz, on the other hand, displayed his aggressive style once again, putting pressure on Mark Wood and showing no mercy to the spinners as he reached his third Test fifty. Despite England taking the new ball, they have yet to make further breakthroughs. If Sarfaraz continues to bat, fireworks can be anticipated.
Ind vs Eng , Day 2 Session 3:
If India’s performance wasn’t already formidable, the unbeaten 45-run partnership between Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah has further pushed England on the back foot. Kuldeep Yadav’s composure at the crease has been more convincing than many of England’s batsmen throughout the series. Initially, Bumrah played a cautious innings but managed to rotate the strike effectively. Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill set the tone with their aggressive batting in the first session, both completing their centuries. Devdutt Padikkal appeared seasoned despite being on debut, reaching a half-century, but his tendency to hang back to deliveries not pitched so short proved to be his undoing.
Sarfaraz Khan settled in before launching an onslaught in his typical fashion. England staged a comeback, claiming four wickets for just 25 runs, with Kuldeep and Bumrah frustrating their efforts to extend India’s lead beyond 250. Ben Stokes delivered a remarkable ball to dismiss Rohit, marking his return to international bowling since the Ashes Test at Lord’s last year, while James Anderson edged closer to 700 Test wickets. Bashir was the standout bowler for England, taking four wickets, while Hartley joined the wicket-taking spree towards the end.
Another captivating day of Test cricket unfolded, offering plenty of entertainment. However, once again, it’s India who find themselves in a commanding position. England showed glimpses of promise, particularly after the Lunch and Tea intervals, and even during the final session. Despite these moments, they failed to capitalize effectively, ultimately conceding a substantial lead of 255 runs to India.
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