Witness the gripping saga of cricket unfold as India and England lock horns in the 5th Test. Day 2 witnesses an enthralling battle as India stands firm at 207/1 in 47.1 overs. Leading the charge are Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, displaying unwavering resilience at the crease. As the action unfolds, India trails by a mere 19 runs, having lost just one wicket thus far.
In the picturesque setting of Dharamsala, Rohit Sharma executes a sublime shot during the second day of the fifth Test cricket match between India and England. (Image: PTI Photo)
The preceding day witnessed India’s dominance, spearheaded by the formidable opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ending the day at 135/1, India showcased their prowess, with Rohit and Shubman Gill remaining unbeaten at 52* and 26* respectively. Meanwhile, England’s first innings concluded at 218, courtesy of stellar performances by Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav.
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj
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Latest Updates:
- March 8, 2024, 10:42:26 AM IST: India trails by 12 runs. Shubman Gill: 65/91, Rohit Sharma: 80/127.
- March 8, 2024, 10:34:49 AM IST: India scores 202/1 in 45 overs, led by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
- March 8, 2024, 10:25:09 AM IST: After 43 overs, India is at 199/1, with Shubman Gill at 62/79 and Rohit Sharma at 76/121.
- March 8, 2024, 10:23:20 AM IST: India stands at 198/1, trailing by 20 runs, with Rohit Sharma at 76/119 and Gill at 62/79 (over 42.4).
- March 8, 2024, 10:15:12 AM IST: India trails by 29 runs at 41 overs, with Gill at 53/72 and Rohit Sharma at 75/116.
- March 8, 2024, 10:12:49 AM IST: At 40 overs, India stands at 187-1, trailing by 31 runs, with Shubman Gill at 51/67 and Rohit Sharma at 74/115.
- March 8, 2024, 10:11:28 AM IST: Shubman Gill scores 50/66 as India reaches 184/1, trailing by 34 runs.
- March 8, 2024, 10:04:29 AM IST: At the end of 38.3 overs, Gill is at 49/63, and Rohit is at 73/111.