2 were perfectly England As they dominated India With both balls and bat. after Ben stokes A commanding five-wicket fell to 358, England’s initial pairing, with a decline of a commanding five-wicket through the middle and lower order of India, Zak Croly And Ben docketLaunched a cruel retaliation. His centenary-plas stand destroyed an unnecessary Indian bowling unit and tilted the speed in favor of the hosts by stumps, England scored only 138 runs, reaching 220/2 at a fast rate of 4.90 runs per over.
Ben Stokes replaces the tide with a 5-cicat hall after a gritty batting performance by Rishabh Pants
India resumed day 2 with a promise at 264/4, but fell under pressure as Captain Stokes produced a searring spell to take 5 for 72, ending his lower-median order. Rishabh PantThe one who bravely resumed his innings after resumed, fought hard for his 54, while Washington beautiful And Shardul Thakur Tried to stabilize the innings briefly. Archer’s speed brought important successes including pants and Jadeja, while Stokes cleaned the tail with sharp discipline and bounce. From 314/5, India lost their last five wickets for just 44 runs, folding for 358 in 114.1 overs. Although a competitive total, visitors had more expectations after a solid platform. The English bowling attack was clinical, in which Archer was ending with 3 wickets and splashing with one, but it was the lead and control of Stokes that changed the color of the game.
Zak Croly and Ben Docket flattened India as England Cruise in the north
In response, England came out with clear intentions, began a calculation and aggressive attack on India’s new balls. Crolly was fluent through off-side and scored a well-built 84 before falling Ravindra jadejaWhile the docket was ruthless, before getting out of the debutant, it was running for 94 off just 100 balls. Anshul KambojHis inaugural stand of 166 runs came in only 30 overs, putting India in the back leg. Bowling with India lacks both sharpness and discipline, Siraj was expensive, Bumrah was unusually toothless, and Thakur did not give any threat. Even Jadeja, who took a wicket, failed to stop the flow of runs. Kamboj’s first Test wicket came as some relief, but it raised much less to slow England’s pace. with Oli pope And Root Inhabited by England, England prepared for a big first innings, which ended in just 46 overs at 225/2 a day. India is now facing the challenge of gaining control in a match which is slipping fast from their fist.
Here’s how fans reacted:
England well in the way of more than 500β¦ #ENGVIND
– Michael Von (@Michaelvaughan) July 24, 2025
Has been a series bowler for England so far.
How much England have missed their bowling in the last few years due to injury.
All solid rhythms have been through the series. Well done ben stokeso #INDVSENG
– Ashwin@(@ashwinravi99) July 24, 2025
In the 90s, the docket becomes very out. Top Knock Little Fael π #ENGVIND
– Tony Steel (@TDS122) July 24, 2025
I am not a technical expert, but the docket is a little bit like a travis head – give width to any of them and they will punish you. The plan (for rap) is quite similar for both: deny width and straighten one from the wicket.
– Touch Telang (@_cricketsparsh) July 24, 2025
It is ridiculous Crowley and Duck, followed by 1 Test 2nd Inn continuously failing on good batting tracks and now both of them have got fifty fifty with a state of trauma with quick fifty on a decent balanced pitch.
– и𫧠| Gf of Aneet Padda (@LBDABLU) July 24, 2025
Ben Docket and Zak Crowley Bat can only be the most recreational opening pair. I mean just look at their heights, brother-
– (@Stopitzulff) July 24, 2025
I know that he is a bit flaky, but when he receives the score, there is nothing better than the Crool Highlight Package
– Scott button (@scott_button12) July 24, 2025
How crazy how a few years ago people thought that Ben Stokes’ career as a bowler was over and now he has not scored a hundred since the Middle Ages and has turned into Prime del Stan
– No reference county cricket (@nocontextcounty) July 24, 2025
Perhaps the second time when Brook stands that India has seen as Listles.
Through the series, India has found a way, do they have someone who can find it for them?
– Nikhil π (@criccrazyniks) July 24, 2025
π¨ Stumps day 2 – ππ πππ πππ!
Attempts a solid batting from the hosts as they firmly eliminate 2 days.
England: 225/2. They now see India with just 133 runs with 8 wickets.
Scorecard: https://t.co/gjqtut0nu9 #ENGVIND #INDVSENG #Testcrick, pic.twitter.com/cntfxrbmvr
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) July 24, 2025
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