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WHAT. A. BALL. Jasprit Bumrah has done it again! Just when India desperately needed a breakthrough, their premier pacer delivered a searing in-ducker to Ben Duckett, sneaking through the inside edge and crashing into the middle stump with authority. Duckett, who had looked set on 56, was undone by sheer pace and late movement—a trademark Bumrah dismissal that turned the game’s rhythm in a flash.
The wicket also brought a personal milestone for Bumrah, who now has 147 Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia)—the most by any Asian bowler in those regions, surpassing the legendary Wasim Akram.
“This is exactly what champions do,” said Dinesh Karthik on Sky Sports Cricket. “It is amazing the impact Bumrah seems to have with every spell he bowls. A champion bowler has found a way to get that dismissal.”
Nasser Hussain added, “You need a breakthrough, you go to Bumrah—and he delivers. Now we have the No.1 batter in the world, Joe Root, against the No.1 bowler.”
The final session on Day 2 begins with Ollie Pope edging one through the gap to bring up his half-century off 64 balls—a gritty and fluent knock under pressure. With Pope reaching the milestone, he hands the strike to Ben Duckett, who then faces a searing delivery from Jasprit Bumrah, nearly identical to the one that dismissed Zak Crawley earlier.
The Indians have regrouped in a tight huddle, with skipper Shubman Gill rallying his men and laying out the final strategies for the day. Bumrah took the ball once more, ready to spearhead the attack as England resume at 103/1, trailing India by 368 runs.
England took firm control in the second session of Day 2 as Ben Duckett (53*) and Ollie Pope (48*) stitched together an unbeaten 103-run stand, frustrating the Indian bowlers after an early breakthrough by Jasprit Bumrah. Despite wrapping up India’s innings quickly for 471 with Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes sharing eight wickets, the visitors failed to capitalise with the ball.
Rain interrupted play briefly, but once it resumed, India lost momentum. Bumrah struck early to dismiss Zak Crawley, but Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and even Ravindra Jadeja—who dropped Duckett—struggled for consistency. England now trail by 370 runs with all momentum heading into the final session.
Ben Duckett brought up his 14th Test fifty in style, sweeping Ravindra Jadeja with authority to the deep square leg boundary. The shot not only underlined Duckett’s control and confidence at the crease but also raised the 100-run partnership between him and Ollie Pope—a significant milestone in England’s reply.
It was a flatter delivery outside off, and Duckett got down on one knee to dispatch it with power, leaving the diving fielder no chance. The duo’s stand has steadied England and countered India’s early momentum with skillful, proactive batting.
The energy among India’s fans has noticeably dipped, a far cry from the electric atmosphere earlier when Rishabh Pant dazzled with his strokeplay and Jasprit Bumrah unleashed a fiery opening spell. Mohammed Siraj’s wayward bowling hasn’t helped the mood—his latest over included an overstep that turned an ugly wide into a no-ball. Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t found his rhythm either, dropping one short and wide that Ollie Pope gleefully dispatched to the backward-point fence. England’s batters, Duckett and Pope, look locked in a sprint to fifty, capitalizing on any loose deliveries. Still, there’s a glimmer for the bowlers—Jadeja found a hint of zip off the surface to hit Pope on the pad, though it was clearly too high to trouble the umpire.
Mohammed Siraj has returned with renewed focus, and he’s keeping Ollie Pope under pressure with probing lines and some sharp movement. The India pacer squared up Pope with a delivery that took a leading edge into the off side, following up on a close lbw shout from his previous over.
Meanwhile, Ben Duckett continues to counterpunch, slamming Prasidh Krishna for a four over midwicket and ending the over with a crisp cover drive, despite an inside edge earlier that thudded into his thigh. Siraj, now operating from the opposite end after a wayward first spell, is testing Duckett with teasing lines, drawing a rare waft outside off — but Rishabh Pant collects cleanly behind the stumps. You sense Bumrah might be warming up again soon.
Jasprit Bumrah’s opening spell was a masterclass in precision and pressure, as he relentlessly tested both edges of the bat without offering an inch. He struck early with Crawley’s wicket but was unfortunate not to add more, with chances just evading fielders and a costly drop from Jadeja off Duckett. Despite the near misses, Bumrah maintained immaculate control throughout. As he takes a breather, Mohammad Siraj now switches ends in search of better rhythm after a leaky start.
A rare moment of lapse in the field from Ravindra Jadeja has given Ben Duckett a vital reprieve. Jasprit Bumrah, operating around the wicket, produced a beautiful delivery that shaped away just enough to find the outside edge. Duckett, playing with hard hands, could only watch as the ball flew low and fast towards backward point.
Jadeja, known for his electric reflexes and safe hands, dived full stretch to his right and initially appeared to have the ball under control. But to everyone’s disbelief — including his own — he couldn’t hold on. It was a tough chance, but by Jadeja’s sky-high standards, it was a sitter. The Indian all-rounder looked visibly frustrated, knowing that in tight Tests like these, such moments can prove costly.
England opener Ben Duckett got off to a flying start in reply to India’s big first-innings total, punishing Mohammed Siraj with a crisp straight drive for four off the very first ball. He followed it up with another well-placed shot through the gap for two more before threading a diving fielder for another boundary to cap off an expensive opening over. Siraj struggled with his lengths and lines, conceding easy runs.
Jasprit Bumrah, operating from the other end, almost had Duckett first ball as the left-hander edged one that fell just short of Jaiswal at gully. Moments later, a loud LBW appeal followed and India opted for a review — but ball tracking confirmed it pitched outside leg stump, costing India a referral early in the innings.
Jasprit Bumrah, the No. 1 Test bowler in the world, wasted no time making an impact as he struck in the very first over to dismiss Zak Crawley for just 4. Bowling a length delivery angled into middle, Bumrah got the ball to nip away ever so slightly, deceiving Crawley who closed the face of the bat too early while flicking.
The result: a thick leading edge that flew to first slip, where Karun Nair took a sensational low catch to give India a dream start. It was a peach of a delivery—precise, probing, and a reminder of why Bumrah is the best in the business. Crawley, who has now fallen to Bumrah for the fifth time in Tests, had no answers to that level of skill and control.
Good news from Headingley! The hover cover has been removed and play is set to resume shortly. England’s innings will begin at 7:25 PM IST, with openers Duckett and Crawley ready to take strike. After a brief rain delay, the skies have cleared, and the Indian bowlers will be raring to go with the new ball in hand.
The drizzle seems to have eased off at Headingley, as the reserve umpire closes his umbrella and a few Indian players begin warming up with a light game of football on the sidelines. While the main square remains protected under the hover cover, the other covers have been taken off, hinting at improving conditions. Shubman Gill has made his way out for a pitch inspection, and there’s a visible exchange between the fourth umpire and the ground staff.
Meanwhile, you can read here the record breaking Rishabh Pant’s century inning.
Just as the much-anticipated England innings was about to begin at Headingley, with Jasprit Bumrah poised to take the new ball and openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley walking out, the ever-unpredictable English summer had its say. A sudden intensification of the drizzle prompted umpire Chris Gaffaney to call the players off the field, much to the frustration of both teams and fans.
India’s first innings in the Leeds Test came to a dramatic end at 471, marked by a stunning collapse that saw them lose their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. What had begun as a dominant batting display, powered by centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (102), Shubman Gill (147), and Rishabh Pant (134), unravelled within 23 minutes after lunch on Day 2. The visitors, at one stage cruising at 430/4, were eventually bundled out in less than two sessions’ time.
England’s fightback with the ball was spearheaded by skipper Ben Stokes, who led from the front with figures of 4/66, including key strikes across both days.
But it was Josh Tongue who turned the tide post-lunch with a lethal burst, finishing with an impressive 4/84 after having gone wicketless for the entirety of Day 1. Shoaib Bashir claimed the crucial wicket of Gill, which triggered the lower-order implosion, while Brydon Carse also chipped in with a wicket.
India’s innings was a tale of two halves — the top-order firing on all cylinders, and the lower-order folding meekly. The conditions at Headingley post-lunch — overcast skies and a bit of drizzle — added to the challenge, but credit goes to the English bowlers for exploiting the moment and ensuring India couldn’t bat them out of the game completely.
With the innings wrapped up quickly after the break, and dark clouds looming, the stage is now set for England’s reply. Jasprit Bumrah and his pace attack will fancy their chances under grey skies as England’s openers prepare to face a fired-up Indian bowling unit.
Josh Tongue turned the momentum England’s way with a fiery spell that saw the back of Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah in quick succession. First, Tongue drew Bumrah into an expansive drive that only resulted in a simple catch to Harry Brook at second slip, sending the tail-ender back for a duck.
Then he cramped Jadeja for room with a sharp delivery that took the inside edge and clattered into the stumps — a crucial breakthrough just as the all-rounder was looking to settle. Tongue then struck again, drawing Bumrah into an expansive drive that only resulted in a simple catch to Harry Brook at second slip, sending the tail-ender back for a duck.
The over wasn’t without drama — it began with four byes tickled down the leg side and featured a misfield by Brydon Carse that allowed a boundary — but by the end of it, Tongue had firmly stamped his authority on the session.
Welcome back to the post-lunch session on Day 2 at Headingley! With the hover cover now removed and the players making their way back onto the field, action is set to resume. Ravindra Jadeja will continue alongside Jasprit Bumrah as India aim to stretch their innings after a flurry of wickets before lunch. While conditions currently look clear, there is a forecast for rain later in the evening, prompting the groundstaff to briefly cover the pitch as a precaution. For now, it’s game on in Leeds.
After a morning dominated early by Indian batting brilliance, England clawed their way back into the contest by picking up four crucial wickets before lunch on Day 2 of the first Test at Headingley. India went to the break at 454/7, having added over 100 runs in the session but losing key batters, including Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who had orchestrated a mammoth 209-run stand.
Resuming on 359/3, Gill and Pant continued to pile on the pressure. Pant, who began the day on 65*, was at his flamboyant best — bringing up his seventh Test hundred with a one-handed six over midwicket, followed by a signature somersault celebration. In doing so, he broke MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA countries and earned a rousing ovation from the crowd.
Gill, too, was classy throughout his innings, reaching his highest Test score of 147 before falling to Shoaib Bashir, who finally broke the fourth-wicket stand with a short ball pulled to deep square. The dismissal triggered a collapse.
Karun Nair, making his long-awaited Test return after eight years, lasted just four balls, falling to Ben Stokes without troubling the scorers. Pant, looking in ominous touch, misread an in-swinger from Josh Tongue and was trapped in front for a brilliant 134. He burned a review on his way out but earned applause for a truly memorable knock.
Stokes capped off the session with the wicket of Shardul Thakur just before the break, continuing his knack of striking at crucial moments. While India still hold a strong position, England’s late burst has tilted momentum slightly their way heading into the afternoon session.
England finally broke the long-standing partnership as Shubman Gill’s majestic innings came to an end on 147, caught by Josh Tongue at deep square leg off Shoaib Bashir. It was a classy knock from the Indian skipper, anchoring the innings with composure and flair. His dismissal brought Karun Nair back to the Test fold after more than eight years, a comeback marked with emotion and anticipation.
However, Nair’s return was cut short immediately as he fell for a duck, chasing a wide delivery from Ben Stokes and handing a stunning leaping catch to Ollie Pope at cover. A double blow for India, but the moment belonged to Gill’s brilliance and England’s spirited fightback.
Pant’s ton wasn’t just about flair—it also rewrote the record books. He now holds the record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper with 7, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 6. It also marked his third Test hundred in England, underlining his love affair with challenging overseas conditions. Globally, he now has five away Test centuries, placing him among elite names like Les Ames and just behind greats such as Andy Flower and Adam Gilchrist.
Rishabh Pant lit up Headingley with a truly unforgettable century—his seventh in Test cricket and third on English soil—reaching the milestone in classic Pant style. Coming down the track to Shoaib Bashir, he wasn’t to the pitch of the ball but still unleashed a stunning one-handed slog-sweep over midwicket for six.
The moment was pure theatre: Pant removed his helmet, soaked in the standing ovation, and celebrated with a joyous somersault, much to the delight of the crowd. His 146-ball hundred was a mix of audacity, finesse, and fearlessness—hallmarks of Pant’s batting in the longest format.
After Pant took a single, Shubman Gill unfurled a glorious cover drive for four, and though Stokes came back with a delivery that zipped past Gill’s outside edge, the Indian skipper looked unfazed. In the process, Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s 141 to record the second-highest score by an Indian captain on Test debut, now only trailing Vijay Hazare’s unbeaten 164 from 1951.
Bashir gets sharp turn and bounce, finding Pant’s edge, but the ball flies past slip fielder Harry Brook. Duckett sprints to cut it off at short third, only to fire the return straight into Brook’s ribs—ouch! Fortunately, drinks are called and Brook has time to recover.
Rishabh Pant began the morning in typically audacious fashion, scooping Shoaib Bashir’s first ball over leg slip with what Ravi Shastri aptly dubbed the ‘falling paddle’, tumbling to the ground after making four.
Never one to back down, Pant soon rocked back and launched a short ball over square leg for a six into the Western Terrace, entering the 90s in emphatic style and taking India past the 400-run mark.
Ben Stokes brought himself into the attack to rouse the crowd and nearly produced a moment, beating Pant with a bouncer as the batter attempted a flamboyant no-look flick.
Rishabh Pant keeps the intent high as he charges down to Carse once more, pulling a short delivery to deep square leg for four, though it wasn’t the cleanest strike. Carse responds well, adjusting his lines to beat Pant’s bat with a sharp delivery and then pushing him back with a well-directed bouncer that Pant wisely ducks.
At the other end, Woakes continues to toil without reward, his figures now a costly 0 for 103 from 24 overs. His latest over offers no threat, drifting consistently wide of off stump, allowing Shubman Gill to leave with ease and keep the scoreboard unchanged. India remain firmly in control, dictating terms with calm authority.
Day 2 began with England seeking early inroads, but India’s batting pair of Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continued to hold firm. Brydon Carse opened proceedings with a short ball that Gill calmly pulled for a single, showcasing his effortless timing. Pant, known for his flair, began cautiously, leaving and defending a probing over that ended with Carse finding sharp bounce.
Chris Woakes, aiming for a better outing after a wayward Day 1, overpitched to Gill, who punished him with a silken drive through mid-off to bring up his highest Test score, surpassing the 128 he made against Australia in 2023.
Though Carse denied Gill further runs with a brilliant stop, Pant brought his usual flair to the crease, glancing a delivery past the keeper for four after nearly under-edging one onto his stumps. Carse continued to hustle, even tumbling over after delivering a peach that zipped past Pant’s edge — a reminder that England would need something special to break through this confident Indian stand.
A loud roar greets the players as they stride out to the middle on Day 2, with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant resuming their unbeaten partnership that lit up Headingley on the opening day. India, already in a commanding position at 359/3, will look to build on the momentum as they take guard under bright skies. Brydon Carse has the new ball in hand, hoping to provide England with an early breakthrough. Two slips and a gully are in position as the tension builds—England desperate for a fresh start, India eyeing a mammoth total. Let the action begin!
🗣️ "I didn't expect it to be so dominated by India"
Mark Wood shares his thoughts on day one of the first Test 💭 pic.twitter.com/1kcHNxUnqD
A solid foundation laid by @klrahul and @ybj_19 enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to Yashasvi and @ShubmanGill for their brilliant centuries. @RishabhPant17’s contribution was equally important for the team.
India’s batting today reminded me of the Headingley…
Confidence. Patience. Belief 💯
Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks to Dhruv Jurel after scoring his 1st Test Hundred in England 🙌
WATCH 🎥 🔽 #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @ybj_19 | @dhruvjurel21
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Two Indian batters scoring 100s on the first day of a tour
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Unlike the first day of the match, Day 2 could present a different challenge. The skies over Leeds are expected to turn overcast, with rain predicted throughout the day. While play is expected to begin on time, showers could interrupt proceedings in the last session of the day.
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Shubman Gill celebrated his elevation to Test captaincy with a century in his debut outing as the Indian skipper in the red ball format. Gill was batting on 127 off 175 balls at the end of the first day of the India vs England 1st Test match in Leeds.
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