India vs England, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights :The much-anticipated England tour India 2024 kicked off at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.Scheduled from February 2 to February 6, the matches scheduled morning time of 9:30 AM local, ensuring that players faced the challenges of the pitch and weather conditions throughout the day.
Jaiswal shared his approach to the game, emphasizing a session-by-session strategy. Adapting to challenging bowling spells, he aimed to navigate through them, especially during the initial phase when the pitch displayed dampness, spin, and bounce. Despite facing a bit of seam, Jaiswal focused on capitalizing on loose deliveries and playing until the end. Expressing the desire to double his score and contribute to the team, he acknowledged the support and confidence provided by Rahul sir and Rohit bhai. Looking ahead, Jaiswal aimed to recover well for the upcoming day.
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As Day 1 concluded, Ashwin engaged in a discussion with umpire Erasmus, displaying some discontent. The day’s play at Vizag was captivating, with England claiming three wickets in the final session, leaving the match evenly poised on a pitch that had yet to offer significant turn. England’s bowlers, led by James Anderson, showcased excellent control, while Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the spotlight, reaching an unbeaten 179 with a balanced display of defensive and attacking skills. Despite several Indian batters making promising starts, only Jaiswal managed a substantial score, leaving the hosts slightly disappointed. England’s bowlers, including Anderson, Hartley, Bashir, and Rehan, contributed to the wickets column, setting the stage for an intriguing Test match.
The day’s statistics highlighted Jaiswal’s impressive performance, ranking him sixth in the list of most runs by an Indian batter on the first day of a Test. Additionally, his score of 179 joined the ranks of the highest individual scores for India in a day’s play against England. As the match poised for the next day, the anticipation for more captivating cricket action lingered, promising an engrossing continuation of the Test.
India vs England 2024 2nd Test Match Live scores
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4’s | 6’s | SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 179* | 257 | 17 | 5 | 69.65 |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 14 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 34.15 |
| Shubman Gill | 34 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 73.91 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 27 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 45.76 |
| Rajat Patidar | 32 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Axar Patel | 27 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 52.94 |
| Srikar Bharat (wk) | 17 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 73.91 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 5* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Extras | 1 | ||||
| Toatal | 336/6 | 93 Overs |
| Fall of Wickets | Batsman | Overs |
| 40-1 | Rohit Sharma | 17.3 |
| 89-2 | Shubman Gill | 28.5 |
| 179-3 | Shreyas Iyer | 50.4 |
| 249-4 | Rajat Patidar | 71.1 |
| 301-5 | Axar Patel | 85.3 |
| 330-6 | Srikar Bharat | 90.3 |