India vs England 2024 2nd Test : The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as two cricketing giants, India and England, are set to clash in the 2nd Test of the England tour of India 2024. The stage is set at the iconic Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, where fans can expect five days of intense cricketing action from February 2nd to February 6th, with play starting at 09:30 AM local time each day.
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India Squads
Starting XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Bench: Rajat Patidar, Mukesh Kumar, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav
Support Staff: Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour, Paras Mhambrey
England Squad:
Starting XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
Bench: Ollie Robinson, James Anderson, Daniel Lawrence, Gus Atkinson
Support Staff: Brendon McCullum, Paul Collingwood, Marcus Trescothick, Jeetan Patel, Neil Killeen
In the fourth day of the match, England’s debutant spinner, Tom Hartley, delivered an outstanding performance against India, setting the stage for a historic win in the Baz-ball era, under the captaincy of Ben Stokes.
In pursuit of a target of 231 runs for victory, the Indian team faced a formidable challenge from the English bowlers. The tension reached its peak in the final over of an extended third session of play in Hyderabad, as Tom Hartley’s left-arm spin led to the dismissal of Mohammed Siraj, who was stumped. This wicket marked the turning point of the match, sparking jubilant celebrations among the England camp.
The heroics of Ollie Pope cannot be overlooked, as he played a stellar innings, amassing 196 runs. His remarkable performance helped England recover from a 190-run deficit at the start of their second innings. Pope’s resilience and skill at the crease played a pivotal role in England’s commanding position, setting them up to take the lead in the five-match series.
On the other hand, India finds itself in a challenging situation, trailing 1-0 in the series. The Indian team is now determined to level the series at 1-1, showing great resolve and a strong desire to bounce back in the upcoming matches.
Ind vs Eng
As the cricketing world watches with bated breath, the battle between England and India (Eng vs Ind) promises to deliver more thrilling moments and exciting cricket in the matches to come. Fans on both sides eagerly await the next chapter in this gripping series.
