Jaiswal’s Double Century and Bumrah’s Brilliance Propel India to Victory in Second Test Against England
India Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Second Test
February 5, 2024, Visakhapatnam, India: – In a nail-biting encounter at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, India secured a stunning victory over England in the second Test, winning by 106 runs on the fourth day of the match. The win was highlighted by outstanding performances from India’s batting and bowling units, particularly the heroics of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah.
Opting to bat after winning the toss, India set a formidable total of 396 runs in their first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a spectacular double century, scoring 209 runs off 290 balls. Contributions from Shubman Gill (34), Shreyas Iyer (27), and Rajat Patidar (32) supported Jaiswal’s efforts. England’s James Anderson and Shoaib Bashir were the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets each.
In reply, England managed to post 253 runs in their first innings, with Zak Crawley leading the charge with a resilient 76. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s sensational bowling performance, claiming six wickets for just 45 runs, left England trailing behind.
India’s second innings saw Shubman Gill shine once again with a brilliant century (104), guiding the team to a total of 255 runs. Tom Hartley and James Anderson impressed for England, taking four and two wickets, respectively.
Chasing a target of 399, England faced a daunting challenge in their second innings. Despite a valiant effort from Zak Crawley (73), Jasprit Bumrah’s relentless bowling display (3 wickets for 46 runs) and Ravichandran Ashwin’s spin mastery (3 wickets for 72 runs) ensured India’s victory. England was eventually bowled out for 292, falling short by 106 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance, taking a total of nine wickets in the game and contributing crucial runs with the bat.
