India vs. England : India beat England by 106 runs to level series
VISAKHAPATNAM, India, Feb 5 (Reuters) – India beat England by 106 runs in the second test to level the five-match series at 1-1 in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Chasing 399 for victory, England were all out for 292 in the second session on day four with Zak Crawley (73) topscoring for the tourists.
For the home side, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and seamer Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece.
The third test in Rajkot begins on Feb. 15.
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Jasprit Bumrah clinches the final wicket as India triumphs over England by 106 runs, leveling the series 1-1 on Day 4 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. R Ashwin and Bumrah emerge as the standout bowlers, claiming 3 wickets each.
Shubman Gill’s magnificent return to form sets the stage for India’s imposing target of 399 against England, setting up an intriguing chase for the Bazballers on the fourth day of the second Test. At Stumps on Sunday, England stands at a solid 67/1, with ‘nighthawk’ Rehan Ahmed (9*) and opener Zak Crawley (29*) at the crease. The aggressive Ben Duckett’s brisk 27 off 28 balls was halted by veteran Ravichandran Ashwin.
Gill, shedding his earlier struggles, scores a sublime 104 runs to anchor India’s innings. Axar Patel contributes a valuable 45, while contributions from Srikar Bharat and Ashwin are limited.
