Dominant India Levels Series Against England in Thrilling 2nd Test Match in Vishakhapatnam | India Conquer Bazball

How India made an Epic Comeback in Vizag Test- from Bumrah Bowling to Rohit Captaincy 

Indian Cricket Team wins 2nd Test Match at Vishakhapatnam

The India vs. England Test Series 2024 has been nothing short of exhilarating, with each match offering its own twists and turns. The recently concluded second Test at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam on 5 February showcased India's dominance as they leveled the series with a resounding 106-run victory over England. Although England gives a tough fight but it was India who wins the Match. England scored the highest 4th innings total in India in the 2nd Test Match.

What happened on Day 4 of India vs England 2nd Test Match

Day 4 dawned with high stakes for both teams. England, chasing a daunting target of 399 runs, commenced their innings with determination. Opener Zack Crawley and nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed provided a solid start, but India's relentless bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, made early breakthroughs. Patel's dismissal of Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav's crucial wicket of Crawley set the tone for India's dominance in the first session.

As the match progressed, England fought back valiantly, with Ollie Pope showcasing aggressive batting prowess. However, Ravichandran Ashwin's skillful bowling proved instrumental as he dismissed key English batsmen, including Pope and Joe Root, just before lunch. India's fielding brilliance, highlighted by a superb run-out executed by Shreyas Iyer, further dented England's hopes of a comeback.

After the lunch break, England's hopes rested on the shoulders of Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes. Despite their resilience, India's bowlers maintained pressure, with Bumrah's precision and Iyer's athleticism leading to crucial breakthroughs. While Foakes and Tom Hartley stitched together a partnership, India's disciplined bowling attack ultimately proved too formidable for England's lower order.

The match witnessed stellar performances from both sides. Shubman Gill's magnificent century in India's second innings provided a crucial lead, complemented by significant contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. Meanwhile, Bumrah's exceptional bowling spell, including a six-wicket haul, showcased India's bowling prowess.

Key Factors of India's Epic Comeback in 2nd Test Match 

With the series now level at 1-1, anticipation mounts as the teams prepare for the third Test in Rajkot. The closely contested battles and thrilling displays of skill promise another enthralling encounter between India and England.

Dynamic Batting Performances:

India's victory was largely attributed to their batting performance in both innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show in the opening innings with an outstanding double century that leveled the innings while wickets fell throughout the innings. Jaiswal's determination kept India from losing wickets early on and helped them score an enormous 396 runs. In the second innings, with a lead of 143 runs in hand but still requiring a competitive total, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill rose to the occasion. Their crucial partnership, especially Gill's century, set England a challenging target of 399 runs, laying the foundation for India's victory.

Bowling Brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah helped by Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav 

Although India's batting set the tone, Jasprit Bumrah's outstanding bowling display was what ultimately won. Bumrah's explosive spell in the first innings destroyed England's top order, including the vital removals of Joe Root and Zak Crawley. His 6/45 on a difficult wicket demonstrated his ability to trouble the best batsmen in the game, setting the stage for India's dominance. Bumrah's skill was evident even in the second innings, as he broke important partnerships and removed important batsmen, like Ben Foakes, to further cement India's hold on the game. On the other hand both spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav keep taking wickets and putting pressure on the batting by bowling economical overs. Ravichandran Ashwin was on the verge of getting his 500 wickets but Bumrah takes the last wicket and Ravichandran Ashwin has to wait for his 500th wicket till 15 February. 

Improved Fielding Display:

India's more accurate fielding, combined with outstanding batting and bowling efforts, was a major factor in their victory. India's fielders were alert and concentrated throughout the game, in contrast to other games where they lost badly due to missed opportunities. India demonstrated their will to seize every chance that presented itself with spectacular catches by captain Rohit Sharma and a masterful run-out by Shreyas Iyer to remove Ben Stokes.

Brilliant Captaincy by Rohit Sharma

Captaincy of Rohit Sharma is never in question it is only his batting form in the India Vs England Test Series 2024 which is a taking point to Indian Cricket Team Fans. It is said "Weak men create hard times Hard times Creates strong men and strong men creates good time" this what Rohit Sharma has done. With all the senior players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Md. Shami, KL Rahul, Siraj not playing this team was weak on paper but what makes difference was Rohit's brilliant mind he showed what he has in store to offer to India Cricket team at the age of 37. He backed all youngsters who were not performing and most of them delivered in this match at crucial point. In the Second Test Match his captaincy was spot on and his Captaincy has impressed the fans and experts be it field placing or bringing different bowler for different batsman  by matching strength and weakness of opposition players was highlights of his captaincy in the 2nd Test Match vs England. A little record that Rohit Sharma registered as a captain is that Rohit Sharma has become the First Asian Captain to beat the Bazball team in test. 

Test cricket's depth of talent and determination were highlighted in the second Test between India and England, which also highlighted the teams' essence of competition. Fans, full of excitement and anticipation, look forward to this exciting rivalry's next chapter as the series goes on. As the struggle for supremacy on the cricket pitch rages on, stay tuned for more updates. 

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