Yashasvi Jaiswal’s spectacular double hundred
The day commenced with India resuming their innings at 336/6, with Yashasvi Jaiswal showcasing exceptional batting skills. Jaiswal, continuing from his overnight score of 179, reached the milestone of a maiden double century in style, eventually being dismissed for a stellar 209 by James Anderson. However, India’s lower order struggled against the English bowling attack, and the innings concluded at 396. England’s bowlers, led by Anderson, Rehan Ahmed, and Shoaib Bashir, managed to pick up three wickets each.
England’s steady response
In reply, England’s opening batsmen, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, started steadily against the Indian bowlers. The pair put up a resilient partnership, accumulating 59 runs before Kuldeep Yadav broke through by dismissing Duckett for 21. Crawley, however, continued his impressive form and registered a notable half-century. He was supported by Ollie Pope as they added 55 runs before Axar Patel sent Crawley back to the pavilion after a commendable knock of 76.
Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance decimates England
India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, turned the tide in India’s favour with a sensational bowling spell. Bumrah’s fiery deliveries dismantled the English batting order, claiming six wickets in quick succession. His scalps included key wickets like Joe Root (5), Ollie Pope (23), and Jonny Bairstow (25), among others. Bumrah’s exceptional figures of 6/45 in 15.5 overs, including 5 maidens, played a crucial role in restricting England to 253 all out.
India’s firm grip at stumps
At the end of the day’s play, India maintained their dominance, finishing at 28/0 in 5 overs in their second innings. Yashasvi (15*) and Rohit Sharma (13*) remained unbeaten, extending India’s lead to 171 runs. With a commanding position in the match, India looks poised to capitalize further on the third day of the Test.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, you beauty, your bat has become a magic wand. Congratulations to a spectacular 200 runs!Rewriting cricket history, one milestone at a time! #Yashasvi200 @ybj_19 #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/v7SzJ8e7CG
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 3, 2024
The wizard @Jaspritbumrah93 at it again!Leaving batters clueless with stupendous performance!!
A well deserved 5-fer!! #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/3Bz0jkVbJe
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) February 3, 2024
𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐭. 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐡. 𝐖𝐚𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞.
: BCCI#JaspritBumrah #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/RjLQTrsVG7
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 3, 2024
Courtesy – @Jaspritbumrah93
Superb fast bowling spell in Indian pitchespic.twitter.com/NSYM84f0LA
— Sakthi (@Sakthi297) February 3, 2024
Need for speed? Call me definitely
A sensational six-fer made Bumrah the fastestpacer to cross 1⃣5⃣0⃣ wickets in the format
#PlayBold #INDvENG #TeamIndia @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/Wou998FoSf
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 3, 2024
6⃣/45'Jas't BOOM things
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 3, 2024
Ollie Pope 𝘣 𝘉𝘶𝘮𝘳𝘢𝘩
Different venues, same result!
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 3, 2024
Best in the biz by a mile @Jaspritbumrah93
— Ved Bushan kotwal
(@notferranbot) What a player @Jaspritbumrah93 is
Turned the game on it’s head with excellent display of reverse swing
— Srikanth (@KanthuSpeaks) February 3, 2024
Respect@ybj_19
A very special innings
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| #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/Xl7pLwoTI6
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 3, 2024
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