Eng vs ind: fans react as Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley Crush from India’s attack after transport to five Ben Stokes Studies Shubman Gill and Co | Day 2, Manchester test
Day 2 of the Manchester test belonged to the bottom England As they dominated India Both with the ball and the bat. After Ben Stokes torn the average and lower order of India with a transport command at five counters to restrict visitors to 358, the opening pair of England, Zak Crawley And Ben Duckettlaunched a brutal counterattack. Their Plus century stand dismantled an Indian bowling unit without inspiration and firmly tilted the momentum in favor of the hosts by the stumps, England reaching 220/2 at a rapid 4.90 -point rate per on, dragging only 138 points.
Ben Stokes turns the tide with a 5 -gates transport after a display of grainy striker by Rishabh Pant
India resumed day 2 on 264/4 with promise, but collapsed under pressure while Captain Stokes produced a hot spell to take 5 for 72, driving up their lower average order. Rishabh pantsWho courageously resumed his sleeves after retiring, fought for his 54, while Washington Sundar And Shardul Thakur tried to briefly stabilize the sleeves. The archer’s rhythm brought key breakthroughs, notably Pant and Jadeja, while Stokes cleaned the tail with a lively discipline and rebound. From 314/5, India lost its last five counters for only 44 points, withdrawing for 358 in 114.1 Overs. Although a competitive total, visitors would have hoped more after a solid platform. The English bowling attack was clinical, with Archer ending with 3 counters and woakes rejoicing with one, but it is the leadership and the control of stokes that changed the complexion of the game.
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett Onslaught Flattens India while England navigates in response
In response, England was released with a clear intention, launching a calculated and aggressive assault against the quisors of the new Balle of India. Crawley fluently ran out and marked an 84 well built before falling to Ravira JadajaWhile Duckett was ruthless, heading around 94 out of only 100 balls before relaxing to beginners ASHUL KAMBOJ. Their 166 -point opening stand came just over 30 overs, putting India on the back. India’s bowling alley was lacking both clarity and discipline, Siraj was expensive, Bumrah unusually chopped and Thakur offered no threat. Even Jadeja, who picked up a counter, failed to stem the flow of racing. The first Kamboj test ticket office came as a relief, but that did nothing to slow down the momentum of England. With Ollie Pope And Joe Root Setting up, England looked ready for a big advance at first time, ending the day at 225/2 in just 46 overs. India is now confronted with the challenge of regaining control in a match that quickly slides from their understanding.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
England of course 500 Plus … #Engvind
– Michael Vaughan (@Michaelvaughan) July 24, 2025
Was the launcher of the series so far for England.
How much in England has missed his bowling in the past two years due to an injury.
Was in a solid rhythm throughout the series. Bravo ben stokes๐ฅ๐ฅ #Indvseng
– Ashwin ๐ฎ๐ณ (@ ashwinravi99) July 24, 2025
Duckett came out a lot in the 90s, isn’t it. Top Knock Little Fella ๐ #Engvind
– Tony Steele (@ tds122) July 24, 2025
I am not a technical expert, but Duckett is a bit like Travis Head – give one or the other width and they will punish you. The plan (for the Raps) to the two is also quite similar: denying the width and trying to straighten one around the counter.
– Sparsh Telang (@_cricksparh) July 24, 2025
It’s ridiculous Crawley and Duckett after this 1st 2nd Inn test was constantly failed on good shot tracks and now they both have the fifties on a decent balanced land with covered conditions ๐ญ๐ญ
– ะธ๐ซง | GF d’Aneet Padda (@Lbdablu) July 24, 2025
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley may well be the most entertaining opening duo to watch Bat. I just mean to look at their rated heights
– ๐ช (@stopitzulff) July 24, 2025
I know it’s a bit siefr
– Button Scott (@ scott_button12) July 24, 2025
Crazy as a few years ago, people thought that Ben Stokes’ career as a bowling player was over and now he hasn’t scored a hundred since the Middle Ages and has become prime Dale Steyn
– No County County Cricket (@NOCONTEXTCOUNTY) July 24, 2025
Probably the second time since this Brook-Jamie stand that India has also looked apathetic.
Throughout the series, India has found a way, have someone who can find it for them?
– Nikhil ๐ (@CRICCRAZYNIKS) July 24, 2025
๐จ Stums Day 2 – ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐!
A solid effort to hit the hosts as they end up day 2.
England: 225/2. They now follow India by only 133 points with 8 counters in hand.
Scorecard: https://t.co/gjqtut0nu9 #Engvind #Indvseng #TestCricketโฆ pic.twitter.com/cntfxrbmvr
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) July 24, 2025
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