India took a firm grip on the second Test against England at Vizag thanks to a magnificent bowling performance by Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah claimed a career-best 6/45, dismissing Ben Stokes and his team for 253 in reply to India’s 396. This puts the hosts in a dominant position with a lead of 171 runs heading into Day 3.
Jasprit Bumrah Blazes: India vs England
Bumrah’s pace and swing proved too much for the English batsmen. He ripped through the top order, picking up the crucial wickets of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow cheaply. Zak Crawley (76) and Ben Stokes (47) offered some resistance, but Bumrah continued to chip away at the wickets, eventually bowling England out in under 56 overs.
With a healthy lead in hand, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma capitalized on the advantage. They put on an unbeaten partnership of 28 runs before stumps, extending India’s lead to 171 and putting England under even more pressure. In the first inning of India Jaiswal made 209 runs.
- Bumrah takes a career-best 6/45 to dismiss England for 253.
- India leads by 171 runs with openers Jaiswal and Sharma unbeaten.
- England faces an uphill battle to get back into the match.
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India vs England, Day 2 at Vizag
- Bumrah on Fire: Claims career-best 6/45, dismissing England for 253.
- Fastest Feat: Achieves 150 Test wickets, quickest Indian pacer to do so.
- Dominant India: Post 396 in 1st innings, take 143-run lead over England.
- England Fragile: Top order crumbles against Bumrah’s pace and swing.
- Stokes & Crawley Resist: Score 47 & 76 respectively, but fail to build partnerships.
- India Start Strong:Â Openers Jaiswal & Sharma put on an unbeaten 28-run stand.
- Lead Grows: India extends its lead to 171 runs at stumps, controlling the match.
- England in Trouble: Face uphill battle on Day 3 to avoid defeat.
- Vizag Test: India is in pole position to win, England needs fightback.
- Cricket Fans Rejoice: Exciting contest unfolds, Day 3 promises more drama.
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