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Latest Updates: Stumps, Day 2 Again a day filled with twists and turns aplenty but it was the stoic Cheteshwar Pujara, who grabbed the headlines for a gutsy century. Brilliant knock from India’s number three, showing his mental toughness and ability to grind down opposition. He fittingly remained unbeaten till the very end and also led the team out after the day’s play with his mate applauding in the backdrop. Always lovely to see someone like Pujara, who doesn’t always takes the limelight and does the hardwork, but today it should be all about him England openers negated the four overs before close of play. We are once again in the third innings of the Test in the second day of the match. England trail by 21. Day 1 report: India dominated the opening day of the fourth Test match as the visitors first bowled out England just a few overs before stumps and then scored 19/0 at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground here on Thursday. With India trailing by 227 runs, openers Lokesh Rahul (11) and Shikhar Dhawan (3) remained unbeaten. The day started with Indian pacers wrecking England’s top order, taking four quick wickets to reduce the hosts to 57/4 at lunch. [caption id=“attachment_5079121” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]
England captain Joe Root and India captain Virat Kohli. AP[/caption] Jasprit Bumrah (2/21), Ishant Sharma (1/7) and Hardik Pandya (1/16) were among the wickets even as Mohammed Shami, coming in as the second change bowler, constantly kept asking questions to the vulnerable English pair. Electing to bat on a track with a tinge of live grass, England’s opening woes continued to haunt them as Keaton Jennings was trapped plumb in front by an excellent incoming delivery from Bumrah, for a duck in the third over of the innings. One over later, Bumrah almost sent packing English skipper Joe Root (4) when he was on two before the Decision Review System (DRS) came to the latter’s rescue. Root was trapped plumb in front but television replays showed the bowler had overstepped. The England captain, however, failed to take advantage of the reprieve as Ishant swung it big into the England captain to trap him lbw. Reduced to 15/2, England’s hopes were pinned on former skipper Alastair Cook (17) and Jonny Bairstow (6), playing as a specialist batsman after injuring his finger. But Bumrah scuttled such ambitions by scalping Bairstow, caught behind by Rishabh Pant in the 13th over before first-change bowler Hardik ended Cook’s 55-ball resistance, thanks to a brilliant low catch at the third slip by Virat Kohli. India could have had Buttler too, but Pant missed a tough one. Together with Stokes, Buttler managed to see off the initial scare from the Indian pace attack before heading for lunch undivided. The second session saw Indian pacers continue their domination, taking two more wickets in the second session to reduce England to 139-6. Resuming the post-lunch session at 57/4, Stokes and Buttler played out the initial few overs cautiously before Buttler started opening up only to bring his downfall, caught by Virat Kohli off Shami. Reduced to 86/6, the left-handed pair of Moeen and Sam steered the ship to safety, as they played the Indian pacers with extreme caution and did not allow premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to dominate. The final session saw Moeen and Curran stabilising the hosts innings, forging a crucial 81-run partnership. After Moeen’s wicket no other batter supported Curran, and as a result the hosts were bundled out for 246 just before the end of play. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets while Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets each. Brief scores: England first innings: 246 all out (Sam Curran 78; Jasprit Bumrah 3/46) against India: 19/0 (Lokesh Rahul 11) at stumps on Day 1 With inputs from IANS
Highlights, India vs England, 4th Test in Southampton, Day 2, Full Cricket Score: Hosts trail by 21 runs at stumps
Stumps, Day 2
Again a day filled with twists and turns aplenty but it was the stoic Cheteshwar Pujara, who grabbed the headlines for a gutsy century. Brilliant knock from India’s number three, showing his mental toughness and ability to grind down opposition. He fittingly remained unbeaten till the very end and also led the team out after the day’s play with his mate applauding in the backdrop. Always lovely to see someone like Pujara, who doesn’t always takes the limelight and does the hardwork, but today it should be all about him
England openers negated the four overs before close of play. We are once again in the third innings of the Test in the second day of the match. England trail by 21.
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Stumps, Day 2
Again a day filled with twists and turns aplenty but it was the stoic Cheteshwar Pujara, who grabbed the headlines for a gutsy century. Brilliant knock from India’s number three, showing his mental toughness and ability to grind down opposition. He fittingly remained unbeaten till the very end and also led the team out after the day’s play with his mate applauding in the backdrop. Always lovely to see someone like Pujara, who doesn’t always takes the limelight and does the hardwork, but today it should be all about him
England openers negated the four overs before close of play. We are once again in the third innings of the Test in the second day of the match. England trail by 21.
After 4 overs,England 6/0 ( Alastair Cook 2 , Keaton Jennings 4)
After conceding the boundary off the first ball, Bumrah goes past Jennings’ outside edge as it was angled across. Sees out the remaining over without any fuss and that will be end of play for Day 2.
After 3 overs,England 2/0 ( Alastair Cook 2 , Keaton Jennings 0)
Cook plays out Ashwin’s over carefully. The offie slips in his over real quick, with a minute left before close of play, so we can have another over. Maiden.
After 2 overs,England 2/0 ( Alastair Cook 2 , Keaton Jennings 0)
Three slips a forward short leg and a gully in place. Bumrah slants couple of deliveries across Cook before he gets one back in Cook, but the length slightly short allowing Cook to go deep and block. Had Cook in some discomfort, almost squared up Cook. Comes off from the outer half off Cook’s bat as they take a single off the final ball.
India’s innings in four phases:
1. 0/0 to 50/2
2. 50/2 to 161/4
3. 161/4 to 195/8
4. 195/8 to 273/10
After 1 overs,England 1/0 ( Alastair Cook 1 , Keaton Jennings 0)
Two slips and short leg in place. Cook rocks back and flicks it to mid wicket for a single. Jennings defends well. Couple of wide deliveries from Ashwin that didn’t draw a stroke from Jennings.
England’s second innings gets underway
Very Aggressive approach from India as it is R Ashwin, who will open the bowling for India. India looking for the kill. Two overs of play before stumps.
ALL OUT! Stuart Broad takes the final wicket. The ball darts back in and straps him on his fingers on the handle. The ball flies to Alastair Cook at first slip, who completes the catch and runs to the dressing room along with Keaton Jennings as they look to get ready for the second innings. We will have just over 15 minutes to play. India end with a lead of 27.
J Bumrah c A Cook b S Broad 6 (24)
After 84 overs,India 273/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 132 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
Pujara exercises his wrists to work the ball from off stump to wide of long on and runs two. So VVS-sque. Pujara misses out a boundary opportunity as Curran slips a full toss. Pujara is only able to slice it to deep backward point. Doesn’t run.Curran ends the over with one down the leg side for a dot.
After 83 overs,India 271/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 130 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
The field is spread for the first four deliveries as Pujara blocks the first three balls and then cuts to third man for no run. He looks to launch Broad over midd off after the field came in, but misses. However, more importantly he gets the single off the final ball with tap past point.
After 82 overs,India 270/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 129 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
Bumrah plays out another maiden. Curran guilty of not making the number 11 batsman play all the six deliveries. Surprisingly Anderson hasn’t taken the new ball. The last-wicket stand has now worth 43. India 24 ahead.
After 81 overs,India 270/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 129 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
Runs continue to flow as Pujara finds the fence on couple of occasions. Lofted shot over mid on and then through the covers. Pujara was unable to get off strike off the final ball as India lead by 24.
After 80 overs,India 262/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 121 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
Rashid starts with one down the leg side and Pujara misses an opportunity to sweep. Comes down the track and Rashid drags it wide. Pujara drives but find s the fielder. He has to go over the top to earn runs and he does. He takes the single off the last ball past square leg. He will take strike for the second new ball that England are likely to take.
After 79 overs,India 257/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 116 , Jasprit Bumrah 6)
Bumrah gets to the other end with an inside edge. India ain’t complaining. Root can only laugh. Broad slips one down the leg side as Pujara is unable to flick it. Buttler does get a hand to half stop it, Curran runs around and flicks it back into play just before the ball was about to crawl towards the boundary fencing. They run two byes. Pujara flicks it behind square for a couple. Pujara takes the single off the fifth ball with a pull to long leg. Bumrah defends the last ball. India lead by 11.
After 78 overs,India 251/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 113 , Jasprit Bumrah 5)
Pujara pulls it wide of long on and runs two taking India ahead by a run. The players up in the balcony applauds. Kohli is as always animated. Curran changes his angle and slants one across, well it was way to wide. Dharmasena calls it wide. Again way outside off stump and Pujara reaches out for it, can’t get there. Wide called again. Pujara tucks the fifth ball to fine leg for a run. Bumrah clips the full ball to backward square leg and they have run a single. India lead by 5. The second new ball will be available after two overs.
After 77 overs,India 245/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 110 , Jasprit Bumrah 4)
Broad tried the short ball, bowled a probing line but didn’t make Bumrah play. He angles the final delivery on stumps that Bumrah glances it to fine leg, but they do not take a run. India one run away from England’s first innings score.
After 76 overs,India 245/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 110 , Jasprit Bumrah 4)
Curran goes round the stumps and though Pujara nails couple pulls to deep backward square leg and deep mid wicket. He is unable to get any runs. He lacks the speed of a Kohli between the wickets. Neither has the power to clear the boundary, but what he offers is something different, something rare in modern times. He gets a boundary after thumping it through covers. Curran goes over the wicket for the final ball and slides it down the leg side. Pujara is unable to get bat on ball.
After 75 overs,India 241/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 106 , Jasprit Bumrah 4)
The final wicket partnership now frustrating England. They swarm Bumrah with fielders, but India’s number 11 blocks it out. India trail only by 5. Drinks.
After 74 overs,India 235/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 101 , Jasprit Bumrah 3)
Bumrah works the ball behind square off the second ball and Pujara stretches himself to scamper back for the third run. He is dragging India towards England’s 246.
Most 5-fors by spinners against India outside Asia in Tests:
2 – MOEEN ALI*
2 – Nathan Lyon
2 – Ray Illingworth
2 – Jack Noreiga
2 – Alf Valentine
Most hundreds in Test cricket batting at No 3 since Cheteshwar Pujara’s debut:
16 – Hashim Amla, Kane Williamson
15 – Kumar Sangakkara
14 – CHETESHWAR PUJARA*
After 73 overs,India 232/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 101 , Jasprit Bumrah 0)
With a well executed sweep, Pujara takes a brace and moves to 99. He uses his feet and goes straight down the ground over the bowler’s head but the ball didn’t time it well to carry all the way. He denied the third run, but completes his 18th century.
After 72 overs,India 228/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 97 , Jasprit Bumrah 0)
Pujara pulls the first ball to long on but doesn’t take the single. He is searching for the boundary but doesn’t get it. Scampers for a single off the final ball, like his life dependent on it.
After 71 overs,India 227/9 ( Cheteshwar Pujara 96 , )
Pujara didn’t take a single off the penultimate delivery and the next ball Ishant falls. He must be aware of it and perhaps will play on his mind as well. India still 19 runs away. Pujara four away from a personal milestone. England need one wicket.
OUT! Bat-pad and the forward short leg fielder clings on to the catch on second attempt. Moeen Ali has a fifer! Dream return to Test cricket for him! Ishant’s resilience comes to an end. He isn’t happy with the decision, but he has no reviews left for him
Ishant c Cook b Moeen Ali 14(27)