A recap of the action
The game kicked off with Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s sensational double hundred in India’s first innings, setting a formidable total of 396 runs. England, in response, struggled with the bat and finished at 253 runs. India’s second innings was marked by Shubman Gill‘s brilliant ton, extending the lead to 398 runs before being bundled out.
England showed promise by ending Day 3 at 67/1 as the game seemed to be hung in balance until then.
The Day 4 contest
Resuming their innings on Day 4, England faced the daunting task of chasing down 332 runs. Despite Zak Crawley‘s promising fifty, England struggled to maintain momentum, with wickets falling at crucial intervals.
As wickets kept tumbling for the visitors, the match gradually slipped from England’s grasp. Despite commendable efforts from individuals like Ben Foakes (36) and Tom Hartley (36), the Indian bowlers proved to be a formidable challenge. Ultimately, England was bundled out for 292, falling short by 106 runs.
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Bowling brilliance from India
Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his prowess with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets for India. Bumrah’s stellar performance, coupled with effective support from Ravichandran Ashwin, who also secured three wickets in the fourth innings, played a pivotal role in India’s triumph.
Series levelling win
With this hard-fought victory, India has levelled the five-match series, adding an extra layer of intensity and anticipation to the upcoming matches. The stage is set for a thrilling battle between the two cricketing giants as they vie for supremacy in the remaining contests.’
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Despite no 5-fers from our spinners on home turf, Team India wins the test match convincingly. Kudos to all round perforce from our team#INDvsENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 5, 2024
From setback to triumph!
Way to go #TeamIndia#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/8oGJoaPiBV
— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 5, 2024
Normalcy has resumed. Well played Team India
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 5, 2024
Awesome show all around!
1⃣ – 1⃣#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/2OwjtNW6r6
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 5, 2024
Fantastic win for India! What a game it has been@Jaspritbumrah93 delivering crucial spells when the team needed him the most, @ybj_19's double
, and @ShubmanGill back among the runs. A team effort to remember!
#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/dAWO23a3vs
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) February 5, 2024
What better way to register our first win of the series!#JaspritBumrah #INDvENG #INDvsENG #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) February 5, 2024
And it is Bumrah who wrapped up England to win the second Test match for India. A brilliant 9-wicket haul.️
Series level 1-1.
But you gotta say, this England team is inching towards the goal they have set for themselves. A team to look out for in Tests. #INDvsENGTest… https://t.co/fekj2jSBLh
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 5, 2024
INDIA DEFEATED ENGLAND BY 106 RUNS….!!!!
– India is back with a bang.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 5, 2024
India winning moments against England in 2nd Test Match.#INDvsENG | #INDvENGpic.twitter.com/rCGvxdqJX5
— Don Cricket(@doncricket_) February 5, 2024
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