India finished Day 2 of the India vs England second Test on top as they were leading England by 171 runs on Saturday, February 3 in Visakhapatnam. After scoring 396 in the first innings courtesy of a splendid double hundred by Yashasvi Jaiswal, the hosts bundled out the opposition for 253 as Jasprit Bumrah ran through the England batting order. In the second innings, openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (15* off 17) and Rohit Sharma (13* off 13) took India to stumps unscathed with 28 runs on the board.
After bundling out India in the first session, England once again got their innings off to a great start. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett took on the Indian bowling right from the word go and added 59 runs for the first wicket off just 62 balls. Kuldeep Yadav drew first blood for India as he dismissed Duckett caught at silly point. However, despite losing his opening partner, Crawley continued to attack and raced to 76 in almost run-a-ball. His innings ended courtesy of a brilliant catch by Shreyas Iyer at point.
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With Joe Root walking in at number four, India captain Rohit Sharma brought Jasprit Bumrah into the attack and the seamer lived up to his reputation by dismissing the England batting stalwart and also dismantled Ollie Pope’s stumps with a searing yorker.
Bumrah (6/45) further got the big scalps of Jonny Bairstow (25 off 39), Ben Stokes (47 off 54) and tailenders Tom Hartley and James Anderson to register his best figures in India and bundled out England for 253. Apart from him, Kuldeep Yadav (3/71) also chipped in with three wickets.
Yashasvi Jaiswal became the third-youngest Indian batter to score 200
Earlier in the day, India resumed their innings on 336/6 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (179) and Ravichandran Ashwin (5) at the crease. The duo extended their partnership to 34 before rampant James Anderson got rid of Ashwin with a peach of a delivery to leave India on 364/7. Seeing himself running out of partners, Jaiswal quickly shifted gears and completed his double century with a six and a four off consecutive deliveries.
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As a result, he became the third youngest batter from India to score a Test double hundred after Vinod Kambli and Sunil Gavaskar. However, he couldn’t continue his innings for long as the southpaw had to up the ante with wickets falling at the other end and got caught at deep extra cover for 209. Following his dismissal, the tail also couldn’t do much and India were bundled out for 396.
Meanwhile, X was abuzz with reactions on a fascinating day’s play on Day 2. Here are some of the posts:
Pope needed Devine inspiration to keep that out👀. https://t.co/XvPYDD1dA2
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) February 3, 2024
Absolutely incredible, Jasprit Bumrah. As good a spell, one would ever see in these conditions , 6 wickets on a Day 2 pitch. What a performer, what a steady head on his shoulders. Absolutely top class #IndvsEng
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— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 3, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah is a very special cricketer! That Yorker from him will be on your Replay list. #INDvsENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 3, 2024
One of the best bowling performances seen from India in a home Test, with the pitch offering little help.
Bumrah has done to England what Ollie Pope did to India in the first Test. 👏👏👏👏#INDvsENG
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 3, 2024
The wizard @Jaspritbumrah93 at it again! 🤌🏾 Leaving batters clueless with stupendous performance!! 🔥🔥A well deserved 5-fer!! #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/3Bz0jkVbJe
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) February 3, 2024
When I see Bumrah Sami Siraj Mukesh bowl . I wonder why do we need to prepare turning tracks in india ..my conviction of playing on good wickets keeps getting stronger every game .. They will get 20 wickets on any surface with ashwin jadeja Kuldeep and axar .. batting quality…
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 3, 2024
Jimmy and Jasprit are pure joy! #INDvENG
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 3, 2024
That Bumrah Yorker to Pope. 🤯
Unbelievable. Unreal. Magical. #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2024
India posts an outstanding total of 396 in the first innings against England, powered by Jaiswal’s remarkable 208. 🏏 Excellent batting and a strong start to the bowling – will India sustain this rhythm?.#ENGvsIND .
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) February 3, 2024
𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝! 🙌🏏
Beginning of something massive in #IndianCricket! Keep shining @ybj_19
💪#Yashasvi200 #YashasviJaiswal #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/zuVNxK4ktw
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 3, 2024
@imkuldeep18 5 wickets ? #kul #IndvsEng
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) February 3, 2024
Jaiswal is playing his 6th test match and scored his first double hundred today..What a player he is. Love watching this young man play#INDvsENGTest
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) February 3, 2024
Take a bow 👌✊ pic.twitter.com/sDw7ASsdiD
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 3, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, you beauty, your bat has become a magic wand. Congratulations to a spectacular 200 runs! 🌟 Rewriting cricket history, one milestone at a time! #Yashasvi200 @ybj_19 #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/v7SzJ8e7CG
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 3, 2024
Well done Yashasvi. Super effort.#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/lhlKB5ilCK
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2024
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