India dominated England to secure a commanding 106-run victory on Day 4 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin displayed exceptional bowling skills, dismissing England in just 69.2 overs during their second innings. Social media users targeted James Anderson for his earlier remarks about England’s ambitious 399-run chase, which ultimately fell short.
England, starting the day with 332 runs to win, struggled to build substantial partnerships apart from Zak Crawley and Ben Stokes. Bumrah’s outstanding performance, claiming nine wickets in the match, was instrumental in India’s triumph, leveling the series at one match apiece.
Despite a promising start by England, led by Crawley’s 73, they were unable to sustain momentum, succumbing to India’s relentless bowling attack. Shubman Gill’s century on day three set the stage for India’s comeback after losing the series opener.
Anderson said: “It makes it very clear to everyone that we will try to do it tomorrow,I know there are 180 overs left in the game, but we will try to do it in 60 or 70. That’s the way we play.”
James Anderson said "I know there are 180 overs left in the game, but we’ll try to do it in 60 or 70".
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 5, 2024
Today – England all-out in 69.2 overs. pic.twitter.com/G9tophVE95
He predicted England's defeat yesterday itself.
— Dev Mishra (@devmishramp) February 5, 2024
Overconfident
— Munna Bhaiya (@Munnabhaiya1i) February 5, 2024
England’s aggressive batting approach, dubbed “Bazball,” initially showed promise with boundary-hitting displays, but they faltered against India’s bowling prowess. Bumrah and Ashwin combined for six wickets in the final innings, with Bumrah sealing the victory by dismissing Tom Hartley.
Overall, India’s dominant display, fueled by stellar individual performances and strategic batting by Gill, ensured a convincing win over England, setting up an intriguing remainder of the series.
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