Day two of the first Test between India and England brought plenty of action. India posted a strong total of 471 runs in their first innings, showcasing solid batting efforts. In reply, England had a shaky start but recovered well thanks to a steady partnership between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope.
Bumrah Strikes Early
England lost their first wicket early as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley for just 4 runs. India, however, missed a few chances afterward — most notably when Ravindra Jadeja dropped a catch of Duckett when he was on 15. Duckett made the most of that opportunity and added a crucial 122-run partnership with Pope.
Duckett-Pope Partnership Steadies England
Ben Duckett scored 62 runs off 94 balls with 9 boundaries before he was bowled by Bumrah. Ollie Pope remained composed and reached a well-deserved century, helping England cross the 200-run mark for the first innings.
Bumrah Continues to Impress
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed all three wickets to fall on day two, maintaining pressure on the English batters. Mohammed Siraj also bowled a testing spell but went wicketless.
Stumps on Day 2: Match in Balance
At stumps, England were 209 for 3, still trailing by 262 runs. Ollie Pope (100*) and Harry Brook (0*) were at the crease. With both teams showing strong performances, day three is expected to play a decisive role in the match.
Conclusion
India’s dominant first innings and Bumrah’s fiery bowling set the tone, but England’s resilience—led by Pope and Duckett—kept them in the game. The contest remains finely poised heading into the third day.