India vs England 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights
- India’s Strong Start: Resumed at 359/3, with Shubman Gill (127*) and Rishabh Pant (65*) extending their partnership. Gill’s composed leadership and Pant’s unorthodox shots dominated early play.
- England’s Fightback: Ben Stokes dismissed Karun Nair (0), and Josh Tongue removed Pant and Prasidh Krishna, bowling India out for 471 in 113 overs.
- England’s Reply: Started at 10/1 after Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope’s unbeaten stand took England to 121/1 in 27.3 overs, scoring at five runs per over.
- Bumrah’s Impact: Struck early with Crawley’s wicket, aided by Karun Nair’s sharp slip catch, keeping India in control despite England’s aggressive batting.
- Weather and Tactics: Light drizzle briefly halted play. India’s bowlers exploited swing, while England’s ‘Bazball’ approach was tempered. Shardul Thakur’s non-bowling role sparked debate.
