India managed to secure victory in the second Test against England at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) and has leveled the series at 1-1 in the five-match contest.
The Test match concluded with the hosts securing a convincing 106-run victory, marked by Jasprit Bumrah’s stylish dismissal of Tom Hartley for the final wicket. England, commencing the fourth day at 67/1, steadily lost wickets at regular intervals, ultimately being bowled out for 292 in their second innings.
The significance of the second Test was increased for India after England claimed a 28-run win in the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Opting to bat on a favorable track after winning the toss in Vizag, Rohit Sharma set the stage for India’s innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal took center stage, notching his maiden Test double-century with a spectacular 209 off 290 deliveries, propelling India to a total of 396.
Jasprit Bumrah shouldered the responsibility during England’s first innings, securing a six-wicket haul to restrict them to 253. Despite a struggle in form, Shubman Gill contributed significantly with a remarkable century in the second innings, scoring 104 off 147 deliveries. This effort helped set a challenging target of 399 for England in the fourth innings.
In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin each claimed three wickets in the final innings, playing pivotal roles in India’s triumphant victory over England in Vizag. With this win, India secured their second Test victory in 2024, propelling them to the second spot on the WTC points table with a PCT of 52.77, trailing behind Australia.
The team’s victory has sparked immense joy among fans, who are expressing their love and admiration for the remarkable win.
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