IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 2: Siraj’s 4 wickets & Jaiswal’s quick fifty help India grab a 52-run lead at The Oval. Read key highlights & full score summary!
5 Big Moments from IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 2
👉 India Collapse Early
- India resumed Day 2 at 204/6.
- With a sharp spell of 5 for 33, Gus Atkinson dismantled the Indian tail.
- India all out for 224.
👉 England’s Fast Start
- Duckett (43) and Crawley (64) smashed a 92 run opening stand.
- England raced past India’s score at lunch.
👉 Siraj & Krishna Fight Back
- Mohammed Siraj dismissed Root, Pope, Bethell and Brook for a total of four wickets.
- Siraj crossed 200 international wickets!
- Prasidh Krishna matched him with 4/62.
- England were bowled out for 247 giving them only a 23 run lead.
👉 India’s 2nd Innings Recovery
- Rahul gone for 7, Sudharsan for 11.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal counter-attacked: 51* off 49 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes).
- India finished at 75 for 2 at stumps with a lead of 52 runs.
👉 Game Poised for Day 3
- India will push for a 200+ target.
- England will look to stop Jaiswal & middle order early.
- Big day coming up at The Oval!
Day 2 Score Summary
Top Performers
- Gus Atkinson: 5/33
- Mohammed Siraj: 4 wickets (200 int’l wickets milestone)
- Prasidh Krishna: 4/62
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 51* off 49
What Next?
👀 All eyes are on Day 3 to see if India stretch their lead or if England seal the series quickly. The Oval decider is perfectly balanced and could go either way.
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