India vs England: India gained a significant upper hand in the Test match at The Oval, securing a crucial lead against England. Though India lost Rahul and Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s quickfire half-century helped India take a crucial lead and set the tone for a good second innings total.
India vs England: Lots to look ahead on Day 3
Though, a lot of work is yet to done, Jaiswal’s knock helped India recover from early setbacks and set a benchmark for the upcoming players on how to bat in these difficult conditions. It will be important to see how India approach Day 3 which will be crucial to India’s chances. India need to set a target of at least 300 to challenge England and level the Test series.
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India vs England: Jaiswal’s quickfire 51* give India Momentum
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played a crucial knock of unbeaten 51 runs, anchoring India’s reply and helping the team take a slender but vital lead.
Facing a disciplined English attack on a testing pitch, Jaiswal combined flair and aggression with his elegant strokeplay. His half-century laid the foundation for India’s innings, stabilizing the top order and shifting momentum in the hosts’ favor.
The left-hander’s half-century, laced with well-timed boundaries and intelligent rotation of strike, was instrumental in India edging past England’s lead, setting the tone for a possible upper hand in the Test.
India vs England: Siraj, Krishna restrict England
In a disciplined and fiery display of fast bowling, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna combined forces to choke England’s scoring momentum, applying relentless pressure during the middle overs.
Siraj’s sharp seam movement and aggressive length paid dividends as he picked up key wickets early on, while Krishna’s bounce and accuracy from a high release point made scoring difficult.
Together, they broke partnerships and ensured England never found rhythm, restricting them to a below-par total. Their spell was a testament to India’s growing pace depth and tactical execution in white-ball cricket.
