ENG vs IND 5th Test: On Day 2 of the fifth Test between India and England, fast bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj played a key role in keeping the match balanced. After India was bowled out for just 224 runs in the first innings, England had a great chance to take a big lead. But the Indian pace duo stopped them in their tracks, and England could only manage 247 runs — a small 23-run lead.
England Starts Strong but Loses Momentum.
England started their innings in attacking fashion. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett batted aggressively and took the score to 90 without any loss. Their partnership gave India a big scare. But Akash Deep broke the stand by dismissing Duckett for 43 off 38 balls.
From there, it was all about Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Both bowlers bowled with good pace and accuracy, not allowing England’s batters to settle. Siraj picked up crucial wickets in the middle overs, while Prasidh made sure that runs didn’t come easily.
Zak Crawley was England’s top scorer with 64 runs, followed by Harry Brook, who made a solid 53. Captain Ollie Pope managed only 22, and Joe Root scored 29 before getting out. No other English batter could reach double digits, showing how well India bowled in the second half of the innings.
ENG vs IND 5th Test: India’s Chance to Bounce Back
Now the spotlight shifts back to India’s batters. With just a 23-run lead, India has a golden chance to post a strong total in the second innings. If their top and middle order can build partnerships and play smartly, India can set a big target for England to chase.
The fifth Test is perfectly poised, and Day 3 will be crucial. Can India put up a strong second innings and control the match? Or will England’s bowlers strike back again? All eyes are on how the next innings unfold.
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