Monday was a day for drum beats and celebrations in Visakhapatnam as India bounced back after Hyderabad's loss to secure a 106-run series-leveling win over England in the second Test.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's first double century and Jasprit Bumrah's impressive nine-wicket performance, including six in the first innings, led India to a 106-run victory over England in the second Test in Visakhapatnam on February 5. This win leveled the series 1-1 after India lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 29 runs. Despite England's spirited batting in pursuit of a challenging 399-run target, they could only manage to score 292, losing five wickets in the morning session of Day 4.
Starting Day 4 at 67/1, England's positive start saw boundaries from Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed. However, Axar Patel dismissed Rehan LBW for 23 runs, triggering a rapid decline in England's batting. Ollie Pope and Joe Root fell in quick succession, and Crawley's valiant effort of 73 runs ended after a strategic review by India just before lunch, leading to his dismissal off Kuldeep Yadav.
Ravichandran Ashwin took three crucial wickets, nearing the milestone of 500 Test wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah's stellar performance, including a key review decision to dismiss Jonny Bairstow, prompted an early lunch break. The pivotal morning session tilted the match in India's favor, with England reeling at 194/6. Ben Stokes, yet to face a ball, became crucial for England.
In the post-lunch session, England's hopes suffered when Ben Stokes was run out due to a lapse in running between the wickets. Stokes' defensive approach, accumulating only 11 runs from 29 deliveries, contrasted with England's usual aggressive style. Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley forged a 55-run partnership, but Bumrah's slower ball dismissed Foakes for 36 runs, leaving England needing 124 runs to win.
After Foakes' dismissal, India swiftly wrapped up England's innings. Mukesh Kumar dismissed Shoaib Bashir, and Bumrah bowled out Hartley, securing India's victory.
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