Welcome to the article on India vs England Test series 1st Test Day 2 Highlights.
India finished Day 2 of the 1st Test against England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad with a strong performance, reaching 421/7 after 110 overs, securing a lead of 175 runs.
India vs England Day 2 Highlights:
- India started the day at 119/1 in response to England’s 246.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal 80 and Shubman Gill 23 fell early, but KL Rahul 86 and Shreyas Iyer 35 steadied the inings.
- Lunch break saw India at 222/3 in 50 overs, with KL Rahul at 55 and Shreyas Iyer at 34.
- Rehan Ahmed dismissed Shreyas Iyer, and Tom Hartley took the wicket of KL Rahul.
- Ravindra Jadeja 81* and Srikar Bharat 41 built a partnership, but Joe Root dismissed Bharat.
- Ashwin was run out by Foakes, but Jadeja 81* and Axar Patel 35* extended India’s lead to 175 runs.
- India concluded Day 2 at 421/7 in 110 overs.
Wickets and Partnerships:
- Tom Hartley and Joe Root took two wickets each; Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed claimed one each.
- Notable partnerships: KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer (88 runs), Ravindra Jadeja and Srikar Bharat (50 runs), Jadeja and Axar Patel(50 runs).
Key Player Performances in India Vs England 1st test on Day 2:
- KL Rahul (86) and Ravindra Jadeja (81*) showcased notable performances with the bat.
- Ben Stokes (70) stood out for England in the second session.
Where to Watch:
Catch the live action on the JioCinema app, Sports18, and Colors Cineplex channels. The match resumes at 9:30 am IST.
Playing XIs:
India: Rohit Sharma(C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, KS Bharat(WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes(WK), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach.
Conclusion:
India’s impressive batting display puts them in a commanding position after Day 2. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling moments in the ongoing Test series.
1st Innings Scorecard:
England: 246 all out in 64.3 overs
Batsmen:
- Ben Duckett: 35
- Zak Crawley: 18
- Ollie Pope: 21
- Joe Root: 29
- Jonny Bairstow: 37
- Ben Stokes: 70
- Ben Foakes: 10
- Rehan Ahmed: 7
- Tom Hartley: 12*
- Mark Wood: 6
- Jack Leach: 1*
Bowling:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 0/48 (14 overs)
- Mohammed Siraj: 0/43 (13 overs)
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 3/41 (14.3 overs)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 3/56 (16 overs)
- Axar Patel: 2/46 (7 overs)
India Batting: 421/7 in 110 overs
Batsmen:
- Rohit Sharma: 5
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 80
- Shubman Gill: 23
- KL Rahul: 86
- Shreyas Iyer: 35
- Srikar Bharat: 41
- Ravindra Jadeja: 81*
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 1
- Axar Patel: 35*
Bowling:
- Joe Root: 2/77 (24 overs)
- Rehan Ahmed: 1/105 (23 overs)
- Tom Hartley: 2/131 (25 overs)
- Jack Leach: 1/54 (24 overs)
- Mark Wood: 0/43 (13 overs)