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The second Test match between India and England in Vizag unfolded as a gripping saga of skill, determination, and fluctuating fortunes. As the dust settled on Day 4, it was India that emerged victorious, levelling the series with a commanding performance tha⛦t left cricket enthusiasts 🐎on the edge of their seats.
A recap of the action
The game kicked off with Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s sensational double hundred in India’s first innings, setting a formidable total of 396 runs. England, in response, struggled with the bat and finished at 253 runs. India’s second innings was marked by Shubman Gill‘s brilliant ton, extending the lead to 398 runs before being bundled out.
England showed promise by ending Day 3 at𓂃 67/1 as the game se🔯emed to be hung in balance until then.
The Day 4 contest
Resuming their innings on Day 4, England faced the daunting task of chasing down 332 runs. Despite Zak Crawley‘s promising fifty, England struggled to maintain momentum, with wickets falling at crucial intervals.
As wickets kept tumbling for the visitors, the match gradually slipped from England’s grasp. Despite commendable efforts from individuals like Ben Foakes (36) and Tom Hartley (36), the Indian bowlers proved to be a formidable challen꧑ge. Ultimately, England was bundled out for 292, falling short by🍌 106 runs.
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Bowling brilliance from India
Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his prowess with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets for India. Bumrah’s stellar performance, coupled with effective support from Ravichandran Ashwin, who also secured three wickets in the fourth innings, played a pivotal role in India’s triumph.
Series levelling win
With this hard-fought victory, India has levelled the five-match series, adding an extra layer of intensity and anticipation to the upcoming matches. The stage is set for a thrilling battle between the two cricketing giants as they vie for supremacy in the remaining contests.’
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
What a fantastic game of cricket we have had here!
Fabulous performance by India. The series𓄧 is beautifully poised ܫat 1-1!— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Despite no 5-fers from our spinners on home turf, Team India wins the test match convincingly. Kudos to all r🦩ound perforce from our team 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
From setback to triumph!
Way to go 🇮🇳— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Normalcy has🍰 resumed. Well played Team India 👏�▨�🇮🇳
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Awesome show all around! 🔥🥳
1⃣ – 1⃣— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Fantastic win for India! What a game it has been 🔥🔥 delivering crucial spells when the team needed him the most, 's double 💯, and back among the runs. A team effort to remember!🙌🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
What better way to register our🅰 first win of the series! 💥 🇮🇳
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
England have been the better team in this series. India still the favourites to win but as on date home and abrꦉoad England are the much better all round test match side. Just look at the application from their batters. The spinners are barely out of their teens and plucked out of…
— Raghav Awasthi (@raghav355)
And 👍it is Bumrah who wrapped up England to win the second Test match for India. A brilliant 9-wicket haul.👏👏💯⚡️
Series level 1-1.
But you gotta say, this England team is inching towards theꦅ goal they have set for🐻 themselves. A team to look out for in Tests. …— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
INDIA DEFEATED ENGLAND BY 106 RUNS….!!!!
– India is back with a bang. 🇮🇳
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
India winning moments aga♋inst England in 2nd Test Match. |
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)