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A Day of Twists and Turns
What a day of Ind vs Eng Test Day 2! If you missed it, you missed drama, brilliance, and some serious frustration. India started strongly, but England clawed back. Jasprit Bumrah was fiery, but Ollie Pope stood tall. By stumps, England had hoped.
And what about India?
They were left ruing missed chances.
Let us break it down for you—session by session, moment by moment.
India’s Morning Collapse: From Dominance to Disaster
India began the day at 359/3. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant looked unstoppable. Pant showed pure enjoyment with reverse sweeps, audacious sixes, and that cheeky grin. Captain Gill raced to 147 before falling to Shoaib Bashir.
Then, the collapse came. Within 10 overs, India lost 7 wickets for 41 runs. Yes, you read that right. From 430 to 3 all out in 471. Ben Stokes (4/66) and Tongue (4/86) cleaned up the tail. India’s lead should have been bigger. Much bigger.
Key Moments:
Pant’s Dismissal
Pant was the glue. Once he fell, India unraveled. Gill (147) holed out soon after. Karun Nair, returning after 8 years, lasted just 4 balls. The tail? They barely wagged.
India had a chance to bat England out of the game. But they didn’t.
Bumrah’s Magic: Three Wickets, Three Dropped Catches
England’s reply started under gloomy skies. Like a commando, Bumrah made 48/3. Other Indian pacers did not deliver.
First Blood: Crawley Gone in 6 Balls
Zak Crawley had no answer for Bumrah’s outstanding delivery. A fierce inswinger, then one that seamed away. Edge was taken by Karun Nair. India got 1st wicket in 4 runs.
Missed Chances Haunt India
But then, the catching drops came into the game.
- Pope on 10–Pope unintentionally found a gap between the third and fourth slip.
- Duckett on 1–Yashasvi Jaiswal missed the catch. He was just one drop away.
- Pope again on 60–Jaiswal couldn’t hold on.
All off Bumrah. Two lives for Pope. And he made India pay on Day 2.
Bumrah’s Fury: 3/48 Despite the Drops
He still got Duckett (62), Root (28), and almost Brook. But that no-ball… oh, that no-ball.
Ollie Pope’s Redemption: A Century Under Fire
Pope came into this Test under pressure. Critics questioned his place. But he answered. 100 not out. Gutsy. Classy. Unyielding.
How He Did It
- Early Luck: Survived drops and grew in confidence.
- Counterattack: Took on Thakur’s gentle pace, smashed him through covers.
- Bumrah Battle: Faced down India’s best, edged, survived, thrived.
- The Century Moment: A thick inside edge, a roar of relief. Pure emotion.
Why This Innings Matters
England were 126/2. But Pope dug in. Now, they’re 209/3, trailing by 262. Game on.
The No-Ball that stole the spotlight.
Bumrah’s last over on session 2. Brook is on 0. A brutal bouncer. Brook fended it to mid-wicket and OUT!
But wait… no-ball.
Bumrah’s foot was over the line. Again. His third of the day. India’s frustration was clearly visible.
What’s Next? England’s Chance to Shock India
India still leads. But England has momentum.
Key Questions for Ind vs Eng Test Day 3
- Can Pope go bigger? 150? 200?
- Will Brook cash in on his life?
- Can Bumrah rip through England early?
If England reach 271, they avoid the follow-on. Then, anything’s possible.
Final Thoughts: Who’s Winning This Test?
Right now, it’s 60-40 for India. But in cricket, everything can happen.
- India’s positives: Bumrah’s form, Gill’s ton, Pant’s brilliance.
- India’s worries: Fielding lapses, tail-end collapse.
- England’s hope: Pope’s century, dropped catches, Brook’s life.
One thing’s certain—this Test is alive.
Your Turn: What Do You Think?
Who’s winning this? Will Pope be the hero again? Or will Bumrah destroy England on Day 3?
Drop your predictions below! And if you enjoyed this breakdown, share it with fellow cricket fans.
It is a battle of resilience. India’s bowling vs England’s batting. If you miss a session, miss a twist.
Don’t blink. Ind vs Eng Test Day 3 is coming.
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