The fourth match of the five-Test series between India and England is currently being played at Old Trafford in Manchester. India scored 358 runs in their first innings, getting all out in 114.1 overs. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Rishabh Pant scored half-centuries. Ben Stokes was the star bowler for England, taking five wickets.
In reply, England’s openers gave them a strong start. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett stitched together a 166-run partnership for the first wicket. Jadeja dismissed Zak Crawley, who scored 84 runs off 113 balls. Ben Duckett was dismissed by Anshul Kamboj after scoring 94 runs off 100 balls. At the end of Day 2, Joe Root is unbeaten on 11 and Ollie Pope is on 20. England have reached 225 for 2 in 46 overs in their first innings. Ravindra Jadeja and Anshul Kamboj have taken one wicket each for India.
India lost Ravindra Jadeja’s wicket on Day 2. He was dismissed for 20 runs off 40 balls by Jofra Archer. Shardul Thakur made 41 runs from 88 balls before falling to Ben Stokes. Washington Sundar scored 27 runs off 90 balls. Anshul Kamboj was dismissed without scoring. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who had retired hurt on Day 1, returned to bat on Day 2 and scored 54 runs before being dismissed. He showed great resilience despite being advised to rest for six weeks. Jofra Archer took the final wicket of Jasprit Bumrah to end India’s innings. Ben Stokes took five wickets for England, while Jofra Archer claimed three.