Published on: Feb 5, 2024 2:36 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 5, 2024 2:45 pm IST
India showcased a dominant performance on Day 4 of the Visakhapatnam Test to defeat England by 106 runs and level the five-Test series 1-1. The home team, led by exceptional bowling efforts from Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah, dismissed England for 292, thwarting their pursuit of the 399-run target.
India’s spin maestro, Ravichandran Ashwin, played a crucial role in dismantling the English batting lineup, securing three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, known for his lethal pace, matched Ashwin’s performance with an impressive three-wicket haul of his own. The duo’s combined efforts proved instrumental in India’s triumph.
Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding bowling performance in the first innings further intensified England’s predicament. Bumrah claimed six wickets for just 45 runs, leaving England with a significant deficit to overcome. His relentless accuracy and pace created significant hurdles for the English batsmen.
Zak Crawley emerged as the lone resistance for England with a defiant half-century. However, once Crawley was dismissed, the rest of the English batting order crumbled, succumbing to the relentless bowling attack led by Ashwin and Bumrah. England’s innings ended at 292, falling 106 runs short of the target set by India.
In the first innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exceptional double century and Shubman Gill’s first hundred in 11 months set the stage for India’s commanding position in the match. The Indian team managed to acquire a substantial first-innings lead of 143 runs, creating a challenging situation for Ben Stokes and his team.
India has leveled the five-Test series at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting battle in the upcoming matches. The Indian team exhibited a well-rounded performance, with both the batting and bowling departments making substantial contributions.
Jasprit Bumrah won man of the match for his match haul of 9 wickets for 91, including a magnificient 6/45 in the first innings.
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