Bazball Breaks Loose in Manchester
England didn’t waste time. After a strong finish on Day 1 by India, the hosts flipped the script.
Day 2 was all Bazball “fast, fearless, and flawless.” India started with the bat, but England finished with the momentum.

Duckett and Crawley Smash 166
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley brought chaos. Their opening partnership raced to 166 runs in just 32 overs. Duckett struck 94 off 100, Crawley added 84 off 113.
They found gaps, cleared ropes, and broke India’s bowling rhythm.
It wasn’t just fast, it was clinical.


AK47 Misfires in the Heat
India needed early breakthroughs.
They turned to Anshul Kamboj, their fiery debutant. But the AK47 misfired.
He swung the ball, but lacked control.
England punished every wide or full delivery. Kamboj’s economy ballooned over six, momentum slipped away.


Pant Returns, Fights Alone
India’s innings began with hope.
But they collapsed from 264/4 to 358 all out. The only fight came from Rishabh Pant, who returned despite a fractured toe.
He cracked a bold 54 off 75, including a six off Archer. It was brave, but not enough.
Stokes cleaned up the tail with 5 for 72, his best since 2017.

Also read : Pant’s Toe Fracture Shakes India’s Old Trafford Plans https://clickingtosports.com/rishabh-pant-toe-fracture-india-vs-england-4th-test/


England Tighten the Grip
England ended the day at 225/2 in just 46 overs. They trail by only 133 runs, with eight wickets in hand. Joe Root and Ollie Pope are unbeaten.
India looked flat, their bowlers struggled, and Bazball kept rolling.
“Momentum now belongs to England.”


From Control to Catch-Up for India
India began the day in control. They ended it chasing the game. Their bowlers looked unsure, their lines wayward. They must regroup fast.
Day 3 will decide if this match slips away completely.

Also read : Not satisfied with my bowling’ – Debutant Anshul Kamboj https://timesofindia-indiatimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-tour-of-england/ind-vs-eng-4th-test-not-satisfied-with-my-bowling-debutant-anshul-kamboj-reflects-on-maiden-wicket-and-learning-from-jasprit-bumrah/amp_articleshow/122892668.cms?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17534187444036&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesofindia.indiatimes.com%2Fsports%2Fcricket%2Findia-tour-of-england%2Find-vs-eng-4th-test-not-satisfied-with-my-bowling-debutant-anshul-kamboj-reflects-on-maiden-wicket-and-learning-from-jasprit-bumrah%2Farticleshow%2F122892668.cms