• England lost control after strong start as Indian bowlers fought back on Day 2 at The Oval.

  • India ended Day 2 at 73 for 2, holding a 52-run lead at Stumps.

ENG vs IND: Fans applaud Yashasvi Jaiswal’s late counterattack after Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna spark India’s fightback on Day 2 of Oval Test
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Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between England and India delivered action-packed cricket—gritty batting, fiery spells and heated moments. With momentum swinging both ways, the match now hangs delicately in the balance. As the contest heads into a pivotal third day, India’s hopes of leveling the fiercely fought series remain alive.

Yashasvi Jaiswal lifts India to 52-run lead with his quick half century

Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge superbly in the third innings after England tumbled in a dream morning session on Day 2. The left-hander played a range of elegant and aggressive strokes that left the opposition bowlers short of answers. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 51 off just 49 deliveries, laced with seven boundaries and two sixes. By stumps, India had reached 75 for 2, holding a 52-run lead.

England’s bowlers struggled to contain Jaiswal’s fluent strokeplay. While they did create opportunities, a couple of missed chances in the field hurt their momentum in what turned out to be a fiercely contested final session. Gus Atkinson once again impressed with his sharp line and length, claiming the crucial wicket of Sai Sudharsan. Josh Tongue also chipped in with one, removing KL Rahul. Now, the responsibility lies with England’s bowlers to step up under pressure, strike early, and claw their way back into the contest with discipline and intensity on Day 3.

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna led the fightback after early English assault

India’s bowlers staged a strong comeback earlier in the day after England’s openers had launched a commanding assault in the first session. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna led the fightback. England’s promising start quickly unravelled as the middle order failed to capitalise. Akash Deep also chipped in with a sharp burst that dried up the scoring rate and built pressure from the other end. What initially looked like a day that could belong to England soon turned in India’s favour, thanks to a complete turnaround led by the bowlers. For England it was tensed night going back to their dugouts. After Zak Crawley and Harry Brook fighting half centuries that helped them get a lead of 20 runs.

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