India vs England Live Score 5th Test, Day 2, IND vs ENG: The fifth and final Test between India and England hangs in favour of hosts after a dramatic day one at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
India will resume their second innings at a comfortable 135/1, trailing England by just 83 runs, after a dominant bowling display restricted the visitors to a paltry 218 runs.
England’s Batting Woes Continue
England, who were cruising at one stage at 137/2, suffered a spectacular collapse, losing their last eight wickets for a mere 81 runs. The culprit behind this phenomenal turnaround was India’s spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav channels inner Shane Warne
Reminiscent of the late Shane Warne, Kuldeep spun a web of magic, bamboozling the English batsmen with his unplayable deliveries. His devastating spell of 5/72 ripped through the heart of the England batting order, completely derailing their innings.
Openers Provide Solid Foundation: IND vs ENG
India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal, capitalized on England’s misfortune, stitching together a crucial 104-run partnership before stumps. While Rohit played a watchful innings, Jaiswal continued his red-hot form, scoring a well-deserved fifty. Notably, he became only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to surpass the 700-run mark in a single Test series.
India vs England 5th Test, Day 2: Can England Bounce Back?
With India in a strong position, England needs a miraculous fightback to stay alive in the series. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by James Anderson, who is eyeing his 100th Test wicket, will need to step up significantly to contain the rampant Indian batsmen. Spinners Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir, who have impressed in this series with their five-wicket hauls, could also play a pivotal role.
Key Takeaways from IND vs ENG Day 1:
- India will resume their innings at 135/1 with Rohit Sharma (50*) and Shubman Gill (30*) at the crease.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s spectacular spell of 5/72 dismantled the England batting lineup.
- Ravichandran Ashwin, celebrating his 100th Test, chipped in with a decent 4-wicket haul.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty took his series tally past the 700-run mark.
Day 2 promises to be a crucial day. Can India capitalize on their strong position and build a sizeable lead, or will England manage to salvage some pride and stage a comeback? The battle lines are drawn, and the Dharamshala crowd is in for a thrilling encounter.
