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Cricket PlayersIND vs ENG, Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah with three wickets, but Ollie Pope going strong with century, ENG 209/3 at stumps
IND vs ENG Highlights, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah unsurprisingly shines for India with three wickets, but gives Harry Brook a second life with a late no-ball. Ollie Pope keeps the flag flying for England with a well-made century.
- 7:32 PM IST, Jun 21EARLY WICKET! BUMRAH STRIKES IN FIRST OVER
- 5:35 PM IST, Jun 21ANOTHER ONE! Shardul gone chasing one, and it's LUNCH
- 4:44 PM IST, Jun 21CENTURY FOR RISHABH PANT! How else but with a one-handed six
- 4:24 PM IST, Jun 21400 with a six!
- 4:08 PM IST, Jun 21Pant into the 80s, runs easy to come by
- 3:31 PM IST, Jun 21Brydon Carse gets going, Gill adds single on first ball
- 3:05 PM IST, Jun 21Gill kickstarts post-Kohli, Rohit era!
- 2:42 PM IST, Jun 21Gill's calmness and Pant's madness vs overcast conditions!
- 2:30 PM IST, Jun 21Jaiswal fights cramps to hit century!
- 2:20 PM IST, Jun 21Southee backs Stokes' decision!
- 2:09 PM IST, Jun 21How Rohit Sharma shaped Jaiswal
- 1:58 PM IST, Jun 21How much should India aim at scoring?
- 1:48 PM IST, Jun 21The opportunity which Shubman Gill pounced on
- 1:37 PM IST, Jun 21Is the match already heading towards a draw?
- 1:29 PM IST, Jun 21Which century stood out – Jaiswal’s or Gill’s?
- 1:18 PM IST, Jun 21Ben Stokes - The Big Threat for India!
- 1:10 PM IST, Jun 21How much is the pitch expected to change?
- 12:59 PM IST, Jun 21Weather for Day 2
- 12:48 PM IST, Jun 21Jaiswal and Gill offer a glimpse into the future
- 12:40 PM IST, Jun 21KL Rahul would be kicking himself
- 12:30 PM IST, Jun 21England's bowling weakness exposed?
- 12:20 PM IST, Jun 21Rishabh Pant, the daredevil
- 12:10 PM IST, Jun 21The second new ball!
- 12:00 PM IST, Jun 21Ben Stokes does a Nasser Hussain
- 11:50 AM IST, Jun 21Is a third century loading for India in this inning?
- 11:40 AM IST, Jun 21Shubman Gill silences one and all
- 11:30 AM IST, Jun 21We're back for Day 2
IND vs ENG Highlights, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah doing all the damage for India! Takes all three wickets so far, adding the name of Joe Root to his book late on day 2. Ollie Pope still at the crease for England, having just brought up his ton. England trail by 262 at the end of day 2....Read More
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant will look to build on their dominant partnership by adding another 200–250 runs, aiming to post a commanding total that allows their bowlers to dictate terms against the English batting lineup. However, the task won’t be as straightforward on Day 2, with conditions expected to shift significantly from the sun-soaked opening day. Overcast skies, increased humidity, and the possibility of rain interruptions will bring the seamers into play, making batting more challenging. Persistent rain is on the radar at Headingley during the morning and afternoon sessions. Despite the forecast, play is likely to begin on time. Thick cloud cover is expected to linger all day, which could provide ideal conditions for the seamers. Ask a cricket team how they would like to start a long away tour, and their answer will usually be that they go out, put runs on the board, don't lose too many wickets, and start wearing out the opposition bowling early. With that in mind, how India performed in their first day's play at Headingley in Leeds was probably a dream start, especially after being put in to bat. 359 runs on the first day, only three wickets down with two batters well-set at the crease heading into day two: India have the chance to really run the score up, and set themselves a very strong cushion for the remainder of the Test match, and potentially even the series beyond.
On Shubman Gill's captaincy debut, his rock-solid batting and second international ton was the story. Gill put away all the questions regarding his ability to play Test cricket overseas: although he has had his struggles opening and at number three against the moving ball, number four proved to be a much better entry point for him, after the opening batters had blunted the fresh Dukes and allowed him to start his innings off on the front foot. Gill looked in total control throughout the day, easily handling the bowling’s best and regularly putting away any looseners. This was also the story for Yashasvi Jaiswal, whom he shared a 129-run partnership with.
India's scorecard and Playing XI:
KL Rahul - 42
Yashasvi Jaiswal - 101
Sai Sudharsan - 0
Shubman Gill - 127 not out
Rishabh Pant - 65 not out
Yet to bat:
Ravindra Jadeja, Karun Nair, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
This wasn't a Jaiswal classic, as he had a couple of rough patches, but that's perhaps what makes it more commendable: the ability to battle through, to score runs despite not connecting everything, and to score a fifth Test century, under two years into his career.
India's two young batters came into this match knowing they were taking up the mantle of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, a proposition that too most would have been daunting, one which you could expect them to need some time to settle into. But both batters were in control, and their batting said that they were ready for this task. Good omens not just for this match or this series, but further beyond.
England's Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (Captain), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
On Day 2, India's goal will likely be to keep batting and minimise the need to bat a second time. This could mean trying to play through the majority of the day before asking Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to have a tilt in the closing session of play. Key to India's gameplan will be Rishabh Pant: batting on 65*, if Pant can survive the fresh second new ball in the morning, he could really turn the scoring up and rapidly push India to and past that 500 mark.
England will be wary, and their plan will be to bowl funky lines and lengths to Pant, and hope he gets himself into a tangle. If they manage that, only the matter of trying to dislodge the Indian captain, holding up one end at 127* and just as capable of stepping up through the gears. Another potentially long day in store for the hosts in Leeds.
Below are a few pointers surrounding Day 2 of the India vs England 1st Test at Headingley:
- India started day 2 on a positive note, both Gill and Pant looking for runs
- Rishabh Pant brought up his 7th Test century, with a one-handed six
- Shubman Gill departed soon after, holing out to deep square leg
- Karun Nair's return didn't last long, as he was dismissed chipping one to short cover
- Pant and Shardul Thakur were also dismissed, leaving India 7 down at lunch
- England quickly wrapped up the innings post-lunch, taking 3 wickets and bowling out India for 471
- Rain briefly interrupted play during the innings change
- India will resume on a commanding 359/3.
- Rishabh Pant is unbeaten on 65, and Shubman Gill is on 127.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a sublime century on Day 1, his first 100 on English soil.
- Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for a duck on his Test debut.
- KL Rahul fell for 42 after a promising start.
- The second new ball is just five overs old.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: STUMPS, England are 209/3
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: And take a breath after that incredible over from Jasprit Bumrah, so threatening but it's futile as a no-ball undoes his own good work. Deficit down to 262, as that brings an end to a riveting day's play. See you tomorrow!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: BUMRAH GETS BROOK BUT IT'S A NO-BALL!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Do you believe it? Indians again ecstatic, Brook pops up on a bouncer, but it's a no-ball, Bumrah's THIRD of the over.
You think there's late drama. Then there's this. India letting chances slip through their fingers!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: CENTURY FOR OLLIE POPE, BUT BUMRAH GETS ROOT NEXT BALL
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Big innings from Ollie Pope, who brings up a memorable ton — but he gets done celebrating, and next ball his partner is walking away! Bumrah brought on late to try and have an influence, and he's just gone and removed Joe Root. Big big moment!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Ollie Opoe nears his century, 97*…
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Not too long before the close of play for stumps, and Ollie Pope is batting on 97*. Can he reach triple digits in this over?
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2:50 partnership for Root and Pope
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India will be rueing those missed chances now. Root and Pope adding on some really frustrating runs here. Pope strong into the 80s now.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: First sign of Shardul Thakur
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Shardul Thakur finally into the attack. Can his golden arm produce something for India? England, meanwhile, will go for it, you feel.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Drinks, 147-2
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: England been tested so far this session, but still finding runs. India should have had a third wicket, but a drop and a DRS reprieve means England are still in a very good position.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Siraj thinks he has Root — but review saves him!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India are ecstatic after they think they have Root! Umpire gives him out, and the Indians are cock-a-hoop. Root goes to DRS though — and it's sliding down leg! Short-lived joy for India, this one not falling their way.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Bumrah cuts Root in half!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Probing, probing! Bumrah doing well right now, but how many overs will Gill keep him on for? He's having success against both batters, they will want him to keep going.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Bumrah nearly again! Jaiswal can't hang on, it's a drop
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Nearly for India! Pope wafts at one, gets a healthy edge. Low to Jaiswal's right, he gets two hands to it, and you think he should hang on there. Bumrah can only smile, but that should have been taken.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Joe Root flirting with danger early on!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Joe Root has already played-and-missed at 4 or 5, the bowlers have their tails up here! Root just feeling and stabbing at a few from Bumrah and Siraj, tempting fate with those half-strokes. India know they were very close, the reactions say it all.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: BUMRAHHHH! Breaks partnership
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: There's the wicket! Duckett still going, tries to drive through the offside. Thick inside edge and right into middle stump. Bumrah, as always, the one to bring India some respite. He's pumped up.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Duckett slaps a reverse sweep through extra cover!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: He's tried and missed a couple of those, but connects this time. Goes through cover at pace. England really enjoying themselves at the moment.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Fifty for Pope first ball after tea!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Back from the tea break, and Ollie Pope greets Jasprit Bumrah with a sweet off-drive to reach his half-century. Two very set batters, both dealing damage.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: TEA on day 2, ENG 107/1
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Really good session of play for England, especially after Bumrah rocked them in the first over with the wicket of Crawley.
India need to regroup and come up with a plan in the evening session.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Duckett reaches half-century, Engladn reach 100
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Duckett is one of the better players of the sweep in world cricket, and he uses a hard sweep behind square off Jadeja to get to his half-century. Fine innings thus far, and England are very much in the hunt for a big score of their own.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: England going strong
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India's turn to be frustrated. They are making some half-chances but no more than that. Where is the answer for Gill?
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India come close! Siraj nearly gets an LBW
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Nearly an LBW! Siraj with a very good in-swinger to Pope, and it's only triming the bails. India coming closer with a couple of quieter overs.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India bleeding runs!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Concerning signs for Gill! They can't stop the runs and England are scoring at will. Already on 65-1. A change needed quickly from the first time captain.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Siraj beats Duckett twice in a row! Closer
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: India will be hoping this will turn to fruition for them. Siraj tempting Duckett, who goes after it and nearly edges behind.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: 50 up for England inside 10 overs
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: There's the Bazball element that fans wanted to see yesterday. It's coming late, but it's positive signs for the team so far. Duckett in particular taking changes.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Prasidh Krishna on as first change bowler
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: So Siraj taken off just three overs into his spell. Prasidh Krishna gets a newest ball, and he's certainly getting some hoop. Beats Duckett and nearly gets him.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Bumrah taken for 11, ENG 35-1 after 5
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Pretty quick start from England despite the early wicket. It's streaky boundaries from the English batters, skewing off the edge to run away to the boundary.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Duckett pops off against Siraj
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: 4 to close the over as Duckett hits Siraj for 10. Eases pressure from the other end.
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Bumrah nearly gets Duckett!
IND vs ENG Live Score, India vs England Test Series Day 2: Toe-crusher! Bumrah goes for the yorker, and it hits Duckett plumb in the foot. Umpire says not out, and DRS proves him right after Gill goes up. Impact outside leg, but not a million miles away.
