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India Levels Series: Ashwin and Bumrah Shine, Scalping 3 Wickets Each in 2nd Test, Beating England by 106 Runs
Despite a brave effort from the England side, they were ultimately bowled out for 292 in 69.2 overs. Bumrah, whose exceptional spell of 6-45 contributed to India's crucial 171-run first-innings lead, continued his stellar performance with figures of 3-46 in the second innings. Bumrah's match figures of 9-91 marked the second-best performance by an Indian fast-bowler against England.
Concerns Mount for Joe Root: Injury on Day 3 of Ind vs Eng 2nd Test Raises Uncertainty About Return to Field
The injury occurred in the 18th over when Shubman Gill edged a delivery from Tom Hartley to slip, where Root was positioned. Despite attempting to catch the ball with a finger, he was unable to secure the catch. The impact resulted in an injury to Root's right little finger, forcing him to leave the field for the rest of the first session. This also meant that England couldn't utilize his part-time off-spin bowling.
Anderson Observes Nervous Moments as India Faced Uncertainty on Setting a Winning Run Target
Anderson noted the cautiousness in India's approach, stating, "I think the nerves were there to see today, the way they batted, they didn’t know how many was enough. They were quite cautious, even when they had a big lead."
Shubman Gill Emphasizes Significance and Satisfaction of Scoring Runs at Number 3
This century holds particular importance for Gill as it is his first 50-plus score in 13 innings, and it comes after making the decision to shift down in the batting order. Reflecting on his accomplishment, Gill expressed satisfaction, emphasizing the significance of scoring runs at the challenging number three position, especially after the early dismissals of Yashasvi and Rohit.
Jasprit Bumrah: You don't have to search for magic if there is reverse swing
Bumrah's exceptional performance played a pivotal role as the hosts dismissed England for 253, securing a substantial 143-run first-innings lead. While he had already reaped rewards for reverse swing in the series opener, Saturday witnessed him operating at an even higher level.
India Secures World Group I Spot with Commanding 3-0 Lead Over Pakistan
Entering the match with a 2-0 advantage, Bhambri and Myneni defeated the home team of Muzammil Murtaza and Aqeel Khan 6-2 7-6(5) in the doubles rubber, further asserting India's dominance over Pakistan in the tournament.
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test, Day 3: England reach 67/1 at stumps, need 332 runs for victory over India
India capitalized on Shubman Gill's magnificent century (104 off 147 balls) to post a respectable 255. Despite some early fortune, Gill batted with authority, anchoring crucial partnerships with Iyer (81 runs) and Patel (49 runs). Ashwin's late cameo (29 runs) added valuable runs, but England's spinners, Hartley and Rehan, shared seven wickets to keep India in check.
Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: India all out for 255; England need 399 to win
This challenging target surpasses England's successful pursuit of 378 against India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in July 2022. Notably, the West Indies hold the record for the highest successful chase by an opposition team in India, achieving 276/5 at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi in 1987.
England Posts 253 All Out in Response to India's 396 - Cricket Match Recap
Opening batsman Zak Crawley displayed resilience, crafting a 76-run innings off 78 balls, while skipper Ben Stokes contributed with a commendable 47 runs. However, England found themselves trailing India by 143 runs at the end of their first innings.
India Dominates 2nd Test as Bumrah's Double-Strike, Kuldeep, and Axar's Contributions Restrict England to 155/4
At tea, England was 155/4 in 33 overs, trailing India by 241 runs. The session saw birthday boy Zak Crawley getting a life at 18 when Shubman Gill couldn't hold on to a chance at short mid-wicket. Crawley played aggressively, taking boundaries off Bumrah and even scoring a boundary off Ashwin.
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