India Crumbles, England Dominates: Lunch on Day 2 Tilts Series Decisively
India’s hopes of a series turnaround suffered a significant blow on Day 2 of the final Test against England. Resuming on 204/8, the visitors could only add a meagre 20 runs to their overnight score, eventually bowled out for a paltry 224.
England’s response was swift and brutal. Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley unleashed a flurry of boundaries, amassing a 92-run partnership for the first wicket before lunch.
At the lunch break, England were comfortably placed at 109/1, showcasing their intent to dominate the match. This impressive start puts them in a commanding position heading into the afternoon session.
The contrasting performances highlight the gulf in class between the two sides, raising serious questions about India’s batting frailties and their ability to compete at the highest level. This decisive shift in momentum leaves India needing a miracle to salvage any pride from this final Test.
