Silencing the critics with a marauding knock on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against England, Shubman Gill slammed his first century as a No.3 batter for India on Sunday. Gill’s batting masterclass paved the way for India to extend its lead to over 350 runs before the spinners ran through the remainder of the India line-up to fold the home team for 255 runs, thus setting England a target of 399 runs.
In-form Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed 209 in the first innings, was dismissed by James Anderson in his second over on Day 3 of the 2nd Test. Kickstarting the proceedings for the visitors with Joe Root, the England pacer handed India an early blow by outfoxing Rohit Sharma on the 10th ball of the 1st session at Vizag. Rohit and Co. resumed India’s 2nd innings with a healthy lead of over 170 runs on Day 3 of the 2nd Test. Hosts India were 28 for no loss at Stumps yesterday.
Swinging the 2nd Test in favour of the hosts with the red ball, pace ace Jasprit Bumrah produced a fast-bowling masterclass as Ben Stokes’ England were bundled out for 253 in the first innings at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. In his reverse swing exhibition on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Indian vice-captain Bumrah bagged six wickets to help India bowl out England for a below-par total in the 1st innings. Visitors England were cruising at 114-1 while chasing India’s 1st innings total of 396 yesterday. Turning the tie on its head, pacer Bumrah bagged the crucial wickets of Ollie Pope (23), Joe Root (5), Jonny Bairstow (25), and skipper Stokes (47) to return figures of 6-45 in the 1st innings. Opener Zak Crawley scored 76 off 78 balls to lift England to 253 in 55.5 overs.
Earlier, opener Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the 2nd Test against England on Day 1 at Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal is the third youngest Indian to smash a double ton in the longest format of the game. The 22-year-old scored 209 off 290 on Day 2 of the 2nd Test. Jaiswal smashed 19 fours and seven sixes in his remarkable knock. Rajat Patidar made his Test debut in the 2nd Test against England. Skipper Rohit won the toss and opted to bat in the Visakhapatnam Test match. Visitors England are leading the five-match Test series 1-0. Stokes and Co. arrived in Visakhapatnam after registering a stunning 28-run win over India in the series opener.
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