After the solid start on the one of the fourth test against at the Oval, Day 2 looked even more promising.
Spectators got to see an exciting day one from Virat Kohli and co. As the Indian captain got a half century and completed 23,000 runs in international cricket. Not just then Shardul Thakur’s crucial performance stole the show. Both the players have played beautifully under pressure. Even as England bowlers Chris Woakes and Ollie Robinson were able to get quick wickets. They could easily send the Indian batsman back to the dressing room. This kept the English men pretty much in competition.
Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav sent back the opening pair. Spectators got to see a brilliant knock from Ollie Pope and Chris Woakes under pressure. Getting the ball hitting at the right spot, England were restricted to 290 runs with all wickets down.
Coming to a fantastic date 2. The opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul looked extremely promising for the Indian team. Rohit has adjusted to the conditions and can go really big in the innings.
On stumps yesterday India were 43 with no loss in wickets. The match will continue today.
Harsha Bhogle felt that Rohit Sharma can get to a ton with the way his innings proceeds. Whilst Zaheer Khan also mentions how loads of preparation and planning can be the key for India. With this they can positively go on to day 3 of the fourth test match.
Live action from day 3 of the 4th test is underway. Let’s see how team India takes on to England!