IND vs ENG Live: England celebrate a wicket during day 2 of the fourth Test Match in Ahmedabad.© BCCI
Currently three wickets down, India will try to gain some momentum against England on Day 2 of the fourth and final test match, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The hosts currently have Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane batting, and the duo will be looking to build a decent partnership. Day 2 saw India lose Cheteshwar Pujara, to a delivery by Jack Leach. Meanwhile, Captain Virat Kohli also lost his wicket to Ben Stokes. Earlier in Day 1, India scored 24 to one in response to England’s score of 205 in the first innings. The hosts missed the wicket to Shubman Gill, who fell to a James Anderson pitch. Before the Indian innings, England’s batters were put through another spin test and couldn’t find their way out of the net. Axar Patel picked up four wickets and Ravichandran Ashwin took three when England endured another clash to score below par on what looks like good batting ground. Ben Stokes was England’s best scorer with 55 runs. (LIVE SCORE CARD)
Fourth Test, Day 2 Live updates between India (IND) and England (ENG), direct from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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11:05 (IST)
FOUR!
It was not a good delivery from Leach. She throws a short delivery, and Rahane takes her to the middle of the deep gate for a four!
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11:03 (IST)
No career, IND: 49/3
Back of a Stokes length, on the stump line. Rahane defends him to aim. Do not run.
After 31 overs, India is 49 out of three.
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10:56 (IST)
GOOD FROM BEN FOAKES!
Leach throws a good delivery, has a great spin and rebound. Rohit loses his balance, and Foakes is right to catch him at full height and also remove his bails. However, Rohit is safe.
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10:53 (IST)
FOUR!
Leach tosses him up, and Rohit lifts him through the blankets – by a four! TOP SHOT!
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10:45 (IST)
A race
Leach throws it completely, from the outside to the outside. Rohit leads him across the sweeper deck just once.
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10:42 (IST)
OUT OF! Virat Kohli c Ben Foakes b Ben Stokes 0 (8)
BIG FOR STOKES AND A BREAKTHROUGH FOR ENGLAND!
A short installment from Stokes, and Kohli tries to defend her. But it’s too big for him, and he puts it on Foakes to do the rest.
On walks, Ajinkya Rahane.
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10:33 (IST)
No run, IND: 40/2
Stokes sends out a full delivery, on the fourth line of stumps. Rohit leaves him alone.
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10:29 (IST)
OUT OF! Cheteshwar Pujara lbw b Jack Leach 17 (66)
GREAT FOR LEACHING!
Throw a flat, fast delivery out. Pujara advances to defend, but hits his pad first. England appeals and the referee is in favor of England.
Pujara reviews it, but ultra edge confirms it was the pad first. The ball tracker shows that it hits the stumps.
On walks, Virat Kohli.
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10:23 (IST)
Do not run
Leach throws it off and Pujara defends it. Leach thinks there is a pad involved first and appeals, but the referee ignores it. Root decides not to review it.
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10:19 (IST)
A race
A short installment of Stokes, on the body of Rohit. It leads to a deep square leg for one solo.
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10:16 (IST)
A race
Leach throws it full and straight. Rohit hits it to the right of mid-on for a single.
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10:16 (IST)
A race
Leach throws it up, from the outside to the outside. Rohit carves it to cover his back foot for one time only.
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10:11 (IST)
No career, IND: 34/1
Anderson ships a long delivery, from the outside out. Rohit leaves it. Do not run.
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10:06 (IST)
Do not run
A goalkeeper from Stokes, out of out. Pujara sees him heading to the wicketkeeper.
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10:05 (IST)
Do not run
Anderson ships a long delivery, from the outside out. Rohit leaves it.
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10:00 (IST)
A race
A complete delivery from Stokes, on the Rohit platforms. She looks at it through the square leg for one.
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09:55 (IST)
FOUR!
A full pitch from Stokes, and Rohit angle hits him through the caps for a four!
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09:49 (IST)
A race
A short delivery from Stokes, in the middle and leg. Rohit takes a look at the short midwicket right for a single.
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09:45 (IST)
A race
A long delivery from Anderson, rocking on off. Rohit hits it off the midwicket for a single.
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09:41 (IST)
No career, IND: 26/1
A length delivery from Stokes, and Pujara throws it to a short midwicket. Do not run.
After 14 overs, India is 26 to one.
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09:38 (IST)
Do not run
A short-lived installment of Stones, in the middle. Pujara sends him offside.
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09:33 (IST)
Two races
A complete delivery from Anderson, on the stump with a good swing. Rohit moves forward and guides him through the midwicket area for two runs.
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09:31 (IST)
The action starts on day 2!
Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara will resume batting for India. James Anderson to start the paperwork for England with the ball.
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09:21 (IST)
Launch report
The field has been decent and the red ball has given batters more time, compared to the pink ball. The field has also offered a bit of spin. A reverse swing is expected as the game progresses, something that James Anderson could take advantage of.
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09:17 (IST)
Rohit Sharma will try to keep improving in his excellent form!
Rohit Sharma has already logged a century in the ongoing test series, and he hopes to add pressure on Jack Leach. The starter needs to calm down, and once he does, he will only have to deal with Leach and James Anderson. A big task ahead for the patron of the Mumbai Indians.
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09:07 (IST)
Watch: India’s team huddle
The hosts will be looking for a good start on day 2 and will not lose fast ground. A stable partnership between Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara will be a sign of good to come! Here’s a video of the India team huddled together before Day 2:
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08:13 (IST)
Good morning and welcome everyone!
Good morning and welcome everyone to our live coverage of Day 2 of the fourth test match between India and England, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The visitors were tied for 205 on Day 1, and India will be looking to gain a solid lead. Despite losing ground to Shubman Gill, the hosts still have time to gain momentum with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara ready to resume hitting. The hosts are currently 24 to one. Stay tuned for an exciting cricket!
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