Shoaib Bashir claimed the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on February 24. Gill’s dismissal brought the hosts to 86/2 in the 25th over.
Shubman Gill, who scored 38 runs off 65 balls with six boundaries, couldn’t capitalize on his good form, losing his wicket shortly after the Lunch break. Gill, a right-handed batter, had formed an 82-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the second wicket after the early departure of captain Rohit Sharma.
The wicket occurred in India’s initial innings when the off-spinner delivered a flighted ball, and Gill, in his defensive attempt, played down the incorrect line. The ball missed the inside edge and struck the pads. Gill contested the decision, but the impact stood as the umpire’s call, as the tracker indicated it hitting the leg stump.
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As of now, India stands at 130/4 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan on the pitch. James Anderson took the wicket of Rohit Sharma (scoring two off nine), caught by Ben Foakes, securing the initial breakthrough. Bashir also dismissed Ravindra Jadeja and Rajat Patidar.
Joe Root scores a century as England sets a total of 353 runs in their first innings
Joe Root’s century guides England to a total of 353 runs in their first innings. The right-handed batsman rediscovered his form, scoring 122 off 274 deliveries with 10 boundaries. Ollie Robinson contributed a half-century, making 58 off 96, including one six and nine boundaries.
The pair combined for a 102-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Additionally, Ben Foakes and Zak Crawley made useful contributions with 47 (126) and a run-a-ball 47, respectively.
Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer with the ball, securing figures of 4/67. The left-arm spinner efficiently cleaned up the tail with three rapid dismissals on Day 2.
Debutant Akash Deep played a crucial role in dismissing England’s top three on Day 1, securing three wickets. Mohammed Siraj and Ravichandran Ashwin contributed with two and one wickets, respectively.
As of now, India leads the five-match Test series 2-1, following their massive 434-run victory in the third Test. For the Ben Stokes-led side to remain in contention, they must win the ongoing match.
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