England opener Zak Crawley reiterated the side’s Bazball approach as the side got off to a flying start in the IND vs ENG 2nd Test. Having bowled out the hosts for 396 runs, the visitors started off their innings in a solid fashion. Crawley went on to establish a 59-run partnership first-wicket before fellow opener Ben Duckett was dismissed.
Crawley was dismissed for 76 runs off 78 balls studded with 11 fours and two sixes. Axar Patel was the one to get Crawley after the whirlwind start provided by the opener.
IND vs ENG: Crawley displays Bazball prowess
Crawley did not bother looking back after his fellow opener was gone and continued his onslaught. He was the main accelerator as England began their 1st innings.
Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s heroic double century, India could only manage 397 in the first innings. While Jaiswal played a flawless knock, the middle order faltered, failing to capitalize on their starts. England’s bowlers, led by veterans James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir, were disciplined and economical, restricting the flow of runs.
Although a good batting wicket, the pitch offered occasional assistance to the bowlers, raising hopes for the Indian spinners in the second innings.
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