• India ended Day 2 of the first Test at 421 for 7.

  • KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja played stellar knocks of 86 and 81 not out respectively.

Twitter reactions: KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja shine as India continue supremacy over England on Day 2 of Hyderabad Test
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul - IND vs ENG 1st Test (Image CC- Twitter)

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India continued their supremacy over England on Day 2 of the opening Test in the ongoing five-match series at Hyderabad. The hosts delivered an outstanding batting performance, thoroughly outclassing the English bowlers and consolidating their dominance in the game. The committed performance throughout the day’s proceedings underscored India’s determination to maintain control and set an imposing tone for the remainder of the series.

India’s stellar batting display

India strengthened their position by extending the lead to 175 runs while losing seven wickets. Dynamic KL Rahul, who contributed a crucial 86 runs and the resilient Ravindra Jadeja, remaining unbeaten at 81, emerged as the standout performers with the bat. The foundation for India’s lead was laid on Day 1 by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who provided an impressive start with his knock of 80 runs. Despite a couple of late-session wickets, the depth in the Indian lineup showcased their resilience, keeping them in a commanding position.

Jadeja, given a lifeline through a successful review, not only survived but went on to achieve his half-century off 84 deliveries. KS Bharat, making a strong comeback in Test cricket, contributed 41 runs, forming a valuable 68-run partnership for the sixth wicket alongside Jadeja. However, Joe Root broke the partnership with the second new ball, dismissing Bharat.

The unfortunate mix-up between Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja resulted in a run-out, cutting Ashwin’s stay at the crease short. Axar Patel‘s unbeaten 35 off 62 balls added the finishing touches to the day, including two fours and a six in the final three balls. As the day concluded, India reached a commanding total of 421/7 setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the Test match.

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