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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 27, 2024, 08:56:32 IST
Ravindra Jadeja's two-layered fifty and KL Rahul's mastery were at the heart of India's 421 for seven, a total which placed them several miles ahead of England after the second day's play of the first Test on Friday Jadeja (81 batting) and Axar Patel (35 batting), who added 63 runs for the unbroken eighth-wicket stand, are at the crease at stumps India's lead has now swelled to 175 runs, and England would find it tough to wipe that out once their turn to bat come on third day
Jaiswal hit Root's second ball for a four but, two balls later, offered a high return catch to Root, who leapt to pouch the ball
India, who have not lost a home Test series since 2012, finished day two on a commanding 421-7 in their robust reply to England's modest first innings of 246
After India resumed day two on 119-1, England opened with part-time spinner Joe Root who dismissed the dangerous-looking Yashasvi Jaiswal (80) in his first over
Fluent half-centuries by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja earned India a sizeable first-innings lead of 175 and control of the opening Test against England on Friday
Jadeja was on 81 at stumps having added 63 runs with Axar Patel who was on 35
England haven't been able to make inroads with the ball and a lot will depend on their top order when they eventually do come out to bat but it is going to be a really difficult ask for them. Stay tuned as the start of Day 3 isn't far away.
India have a huge first innings lead and aren't quite done yet with the bat and with the spin attack they have, they will be looking to make the second English innings the last one of the game.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 3 of the first Test match between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The hosts have enjoyed an amazing couple of days and are well ahead in the game. England will need to conjure up a special performance with the bat to salvage something here.
Right then, India already lead by 175 runs which is massive and with still some gas left in the tank, it could get really amazing for them. As for England, they have been dealt a big blow in the very first innings of the very first Test match on this long red-ball tour and will have to pull off an amazing heist to take the game into a fourth innings. Day 3 is generally the moving day and we are well poised to see plenty of action one way or another. Day 3 will begin on Saturday at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) but you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Cheers!
KL Rahul is down for a quick chat and says that the hundred in South Africa has given him a lot of confidence. He was just looking to enjoy his batting and is happy with where the team stands. He also adds that the wickets are very different from that in South Africa but that is the challenge, he has to adapt to the conditions and play accordingly. He finally talks about his mindset of being a middle-order batter and says that it helps him prepare better as to the plans of the bowler. Ends by saying that they are looking to bat as long as possible as there are still 3 days to come in this Test match.
England have been made to toil long and hard in the field and at the end of it all, they look to be heading toward a heavy defeat with the style of batting they have adapted to, there is still that glimmer of hope but it is quite slim. The bowling from all bowlers was erratic but Jack Leach did provide a bit of control whenever he bowled and Joe Root looked the most likely to pick up a wicket. Root, who will have to play a big role in the next innings with the bat had to do a fair bit with the ball and in the field as well which will surely take its toll on him. The two young spinners in the form of Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley just haven't been able to match their counterparts and have received a lot of stick throughout the day. England need to be on it early on Day 3 if they are to make any impact in the second innings.
SESSION SUMMARY - 34 overs, 112 runs and 2 wickets. End of a pretty engrossing day of Test cricket that has seen India take complete control of the game and with the lead being stretched to 175 runs, they will have an eye on the 200-run mark and with two batters who have both spent time on the crease, it looks like a mere formality. In all three sessions, India lost a couple of wickets but managed to build partnerships right throughout, never allowing the opposition to make a comeback in the game. Ravindra Jadeja has played a fabulous unbeaten knock of 81 runs after a couple of 80s from Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul and has been well-supported by the likes of KS Bharat who scored 41 before getting out and now Axar Patel who is unbeaten on 35.
Tom Hartley to Axar Patel, FOUR! He goes again, what a way to finish a day! Slogs it away over mid-wicket for a one-bounce boundary. Fuller again by Tom Hartley outside the off stump line and Axar Patel slogs one again this time in front of deep mid-wicket and the ball bounces just inside the boundary line. India finish Day 2 on 421/7.
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Tom Hartley to Axar Patel, SIX! He has connected it really well! Completely in control this time and hits his first SIX of the innings, Axar Patel. Tom Hartley tosses the ball up outside the line of the off stump and Axar Patel gets down on a knee and slogs the ball connecting it well for a flat SIX over deep mid-wicket.
Tom Hartley to Axar Patel, FOUR! Smacks it back, past the bowler for a boundary. Pitched up full on the off stump line and Axar Patel says thank you and drives the ball straight past the bowler with mid on up front and the ball running away to the boundary.
Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Just short on the leg stump line. Ravindra Jadeja flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Holds the length back on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja covers the line of the ball and taps it down.
Tom Hartley to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Ravindra Jadeja strides forward and blocks the ball well.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Slow ball on the stumps. Axar Patel blocks it well.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Brilliant ball, slow in the air and leaves the batter after pitching. Axar Patel is done in the flight and gets stuck at the crease. Looks to throw his bat at the ball and is beaten completely.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Tossed up on the off stump. Axar Patel pushes the ball to covers.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Pitches the ball up on the off stump from over the wicket. Axar Patel offers a solid block to the ball.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again on the leg stump. Ravindra Jadeja drops the ball down towards square leg and runs a single.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Short ball from outside the off stump line. Ravindra Jadeja flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Just short on the stumps. Axar Patel flicks the ball this time from the backfoot towards backward square leg to end the over.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Pitched up on the off stump line. Axar Patel flicks it straight to mid-wicket off the front foot.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Holds the length on the off stump. Axar Patel blocks it off well.
Jack Leach to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses the ball up on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja pushes the ball into the covers gap for a single.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Pitches the ball short on the stumps. Axar Patel flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Wayward outside the leg stump line, short and low. The batter lets the ball go and its a good take behind the stumps by Ben Foakes.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Wrong one, shorter in length and keeping low just outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and blocks it back to the bowler.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja taps it down off the front foot.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up again on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja offers a front foot defence.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja plays it off the front foot.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Another full toss and another boundary! Brings up the 400 for India. Fulltoss on the leg stump to a well set batter and Ravindra Jadeja flicks the ball between mid on and mid-wicket and the ball runs away to the boundary.
Rehan Ahmed to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Ravindra Jadeja takes a stride forward and blocks the ball back to the bowler.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Bowls one outside the line of the off stump, fuller in length from around the wicket. Axar Patel strokes it back to the bowler.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Pitched up on the off stump again, from around the wicket angle. Axar Patel stays on the crease and knocks it off.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Holds the length back a little on the off stump. Axar Patel takes the front leg out and blocks the ball.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Tossed up outside the off stump line. Axar Patel takes a long stride out and drives the ball through covers for a couple of runs.
Jack Leach to Axar Patel, Just short on top of the off stump. Axar Patel stays back and taps the ball back to the bowler.
Jack Leach to Ravindra Jadeja, Short ball on the leg stump line. Ravindra Jadeja flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Flatter one on leg stump, turning away, Axar Patel goes on the back foot and keeps it out.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, On the stumps, kept out by Axar Patel.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, FOUR! A bit of aggression from Axar Patel and the Indian lead stretches past 150 runs. Tossed up outside off and turning in, Axar Patel gets down on his knees and brings out the slog sweep, hitting it well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, The wrong'un now, bowled flatter on leg stump, turning away, Axar Patel watchfully keeps it out.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, Full again in and around the off stump, Axar Patel defends it off the front foot.
Rehan Ahmed to Axar Patel, This is full on the off stump, Axar Patel crunches the drive but straight to mid off.
Jack Leach to Ravindra Jadeja, Just short again outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays on the backfoot and flicks the ball to short leg to end the over.
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