India vs England, 2nd Test: Hosts bowled out for 329
The Indian cricket team was bowled out for 329 in the first innings of the second Test. Resuming Day 2 on 300/6, India managed just 29 runs, losing the last four wickets on a brisk note. Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 58 as the other four players managed nine runs between them. Here are the details.
Moeen and Stone claim two wickets each
England senior all-rounder Moeen Ali claimed two wickets, with both of them coming in an over. He dismissed the likes of Axar Patel (5) and Ishant Sharma (0). Meanwhile, pacer Olly Stone claimed the other two scalps. Stone dismissed Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj to hand England the advantage and swing the momentum in their favor.
Pant brings up his sixth Test fifty
Pant brought up his sixth career Test fifty. This was his fourth fifty in the last four Tests. The southpaw batted well in a 77-run knock. He slammed seven fours and three sixes. Pant needed company from the other end but help never arrived. He was the one that could have taken India forward. However, his individual brilliance is a positive for Team India.
England bowlers deserve the plaudits for hurting India
England bowlers deserve the plaudits for hitting back. Moeen Ali was superb and led the way with four scalps (4/128). Moeen had got the crucial wickets of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jack Leach and Joe Root claimed a scalp each as England spinners took seven wickets between them. Stone took three wickets in total.
India lose last seven wickets for 81 runs
India were well stationed on 248/3 on Day 1 before Rohit Sharma (161) got dismissed. From there on India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The hosts looked in control and were aiming to get a big score but credit to England for striking back.
