The India vs England 5th Test Day 2 brought a thrilling turnaround as India made a strong comeback, showcasing their pace bowling skills and getting off to a solid start with the bat. What began as England’s advantage soon turned into India’s control by the end of the day.
England – 1st Innings (vs India)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Zak Crawley | 64 | 57 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben Duckett | 43 | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Ollie Pope | 22 | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 29 | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| Harry Brook | 53 | 64 | 5 | 1 |
| Jacob Bethell | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamie Smith | 8 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Gus Atkinson | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Tongue | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 247/10 (51.2 overs) | – | – | |
Bowling figures
- Mohammed Siraj – 16.2 ov, 4 wkt, 86 runs
- Prasidh Krishna – 16 ov, 4 wkt, 62 runs
- Akash Deep – 17 ov, 1 wkt, 80 runs
India – 2nd Innings (vs England)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal* | 51 | 49 | 7 | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 7 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 11 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Akash Deep* | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 75/2 (18 overs) | – | – |
Bowling figures
- Gus Atkinson – 6 ov, 1 wkt, 26 runs
- Josh Tongue – 7 ov, 1 wkt, 25 runs
To begin the day, England resumed at 103/5 and aimed to build a substantial lead. Even though Zak Carwley and Ben Duckett got off to a solid start, India wasn’t about to give in easily. Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna quickly found rhythm and applied relentless pressure.
Soon after, Siraj removed Root with a sharp delivery, sparking a collapse. Krishna followed up with a fiery spell, breaking through the middle and lower order. Both bowlers shared eight wickets between them. Siraj claimed 4/86, while Krishna bagged 4/62. As a result, England folded for 247.
Right from the start, India stepped up to the crease with a clear purpose. Even though KL Rahul fell early, Yashasvi Jaiswal took charge. He looked confident from the first ball, driving and pulling with ease. Sai Sudarshan also couldn’t stay long at the crease, but that didn’t deter Jaiswal.
By stumps, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 51 off 49 balls, showcasing both aggression and control. He hit 7 boundaries and took calculated risks to keep the scoreboard ticking. Thanks to his effort, India reached 75/2, already ahead by 52 runs.
Not only did the pacers shine, but the entire bowling unit worked as a cohesive force. Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja maintained tight lines and ensured England’s batters never settled. The fielders backed them up with sharp catches and alert movements.
In the meantime, the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room was buzzing with energy and a strong sense of togetherness. The team celebrated every breakthrough and stayed engaged throughout England’s innings. That intensity carried over into their batting effort.
Heading into Day 3, India holds the edge. They have runs on the board, a lead in hand, and a settled batter at the crease. If they manage to build a lead of over 200 runs, they could seriously challenge England in the fourth innings. Moreover, with players like Shubman Gill, Karun Nair, and Ravindra Jadeja yet to bat, India possesses enough depth to push for a big total.
India vs England 5th Test Day 2 delivered a thrilling contest, with Siraj and Krishna leading a fiery pace attack that tore through England’s batting lineup. Jaiswal’s steady innings further strengthened India’s position. Although the match remains finely balanced, India’s strong comeback has swung the momentum in their favour.
