Jasprit Bumrah takes 3 wickets as England end Day 2 at 209/3
The ongoing Leeds Test between England and India has witnessed some thrilling moments on the second day. Despite a strong start, England’s batting lineup has been put to the test as they ended the day at 209/3, trailing India by 262 runs. The Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah took three crucial wickets to give his team a much-needed boost.
India, who batted first, were bowled out for 471 in their first innings. Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicket-keeper batsman, played a vital role in India’s total, scoring his seventh Test hundred. Alongside him, Rohit Sharma contributed 60 runs to help India build a substantial lead.
In response, England started their innings on a positive note. Openers Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley put on 44 runs before Bumrah struck, dismissing Crawley for 23. Sibley, who was looking solid, was then sent packing by Bumrah, leaving England at 44/2.
Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope then joined forces to steady the ship. The duo added 64 runs before Bumrah struck again, dismissing Pope for 26. Stokes, who was batting on 27, then lost his partner Josh Tongue, who was caught by Pant off Bumrah’s bowling.
England were now struggling at 134/4, with Stokes and Joe Root trying to rebuild. However, Bumrah managed to get the better of Stokes, dismissing him for 37. England were now 164/5, with Root and Jonny Bairstow at the crease.
The duo added 45 runs before Bumrah struck again, dismissing Root for 30. Bairstow, who was batting on 25, then lost his partner Dan Lawrence, who was caught by Pant off the bowling of Shardul Thakur. England were now 209/3, with Bairstow and Sam Billings at the crease.
Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes were the other notable bowlers for England, taking four wickets each in India’s first innings. England will need to bat well in the remaining two days to avoid an innings defeat.
The Indian bowling attack, led by Bumrah, has been the difference between the two teams so far. The Indian pace trio of Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, and Shardul Thakur have been able to exploit the English batting lineup’s vulnerabilities, taking a total of nine wickets.
The game is now evenly poised, with England still trailing by 262 runs. The home team will need to bat well in the remaining two days to avoid an innings defeat. India, on the other hand, will look to build on their first-innings total and take a significant lead.
For now, England will be hoping that their batting lineup can withstand the Indian bowling attack and post a respectable total. Bumrah, who has taken three wickets so far, will be looking to add to his tally and help India take a strong grip on the game.
The match is set to resume on day three, with England looking to salvage their innings and get back into the game. The Indian bowling attack will look to continue their good form and take a stranglehold on the game.
