IND vs ENG 2nd Test Twitter reactions: India win by 106 runs

Cricket News: IND vs ENG 2nd Test Twitter reactions: India win by 106 runs at Visakhapatnam & level series 1-1

India have levelled the five-match series against England after a 106-run victory in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. The hosts played from in front after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s superb 209, which eventually won him the player of the match award, followed by superb performances by Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah.

England, needing a further 332 to win at the start of day four, had hopes of pulling off their highest ever chase after a strong start by Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed. After Rehan was dismissed, Crawley and the star from the first Test – Ollie Pope – looked dangerous, but a wonderful catch by Rohit Sharma at slip ended a promising stand.

From there, India picked off wickets regularly as England tried to gain momentum. Ravichandran Ashwin may be waiting for that special wicket to bring up 500, but three of the first five to break the game open represents a solid outing for the offspinner. Also, Jasprit Bumrah was outstanding once again, mixing control with moments of magic to finish with superb match figures of 9/91 off 36.1 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah’s magnificent haul of 9/91 in this match takes him to 155 Test wickets at an average of 20.19. Ridiculous stuff. What a bowler.#INDvENG

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) February 5, 2024

For England, they had their opportunities in this match but let things slip. Their first innings batting left a bit to be desired, and a few of the wickets on the fourth day – particularly those of Joe Root and Ben Stokes – won’t make for pleasant viewing. Also, the Zak Crawley LBW when he was batting beautifully led to some debates on the accuracy of hawkeye. But, India won’t mind, as Jaiswal, Gill and Bumrah have led the way in setting up the series nicely with key players to return.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Twitter reactions: Hosts level the series

Here are some of the reactions to India winning the match, including views on Rohit Sharma the captain, the Crawley LBW, and the standout performers.

India played well this match & deserved the win . England second best but gallant . First innings runs from Jaiswal was the difference . Bumrah and Anderson bowled both showing their class even on this pitch #INDvENG

— John Wright (@johnwright15) February 5, 2024

Fitting that it’s the sound of timber again from this genius who discombobulates batters that wraps up this Test.

Where would India be in this Test without Jasprit Bumrah? Greatness is a basic word of recognition #INDvENG

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) February 5, 2024

– No Shami, Kohli, Jadeja, Rahul.
– Down in the series with 0-1.

India made a strong comeback in Vizag. Bumrah, Jaiswal, Gill are the heroes…!!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/goXNYGipfY

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 5, 2024

If there was a game to give 2 POTM awards, this would’ve been the perfect one.
Both Jaiswal and Bumrah played a crucial role in this win for India 💙 Brilliant scenes, 1-1 and all eyes on Rajkot now 💪#INDvENG

— Sanchit Desai (@sanchitd43) February 5, 2024

Jaiswal Bumrah and Gill carried this team on the first 3 days. India must not shy away from the fact this wasn’t close to a good team performance despite the result. The batters have to take more responsibility and certain fundamental decisions cannot be compromised upon #INDvENG

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) February 5, 2024

Irrespective of the series result, India needs to move on from Rohit Sharma the test captain..If you don’t have the balls to attack a number 9 batsmen, that too at home, you just paint a pretty dismal picture as a leader!!

— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) February 5, 2024

England have been more competitive than anyone could have hoped for this series, but the worry for them is it’s 1-1 and India still have Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami to come back

— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) February 5, 2024

The ball still has some distance to travel. Ball tracking definitely got the Crawley LBW trajectory wrong. No way this can be out. https://t.co/blBe9ytIym

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) February 5, 2024

There were brilliant individual performances from the Indian team. Bumrah’s bowling was God-mode in this Test. To illustrate the point further, if Anderson hit 9 out of 10, then Bumrah was 10/10 in this Test! Jaiswal and Gill.

But the key difference I could see was the energy…

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) February 5, 2024

congrats to all my good indian friends on the win . the makings of a great series . we’ve seen enough from england to know they’re going to be more than competitive , especially if they win a couple more tosses but need root fit and in form . game on rajkot #INDvENG

— Tony Steele (@tds122) February 5, 2024

Even if 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 lose this series, they have already proved their point and taken the attention of the cricketing world.

Kudos to them.#ENGvsIND

— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) February 5, 2024

Another fine Test match: love that it is a 5-test series.

Wish it was 10 actually. #INDvENG

— Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) February 5, 2024

Everyone, including myself, questioned Rohit for going defensive in Hyderabad and it was absolutely right scrutiny.

But today, barring a move here and there, he has been largely fantastic. If we jump in to criticize, we must have the spine to acknowledge players working on their…

— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) February 5, 2024

In both innings, ENG couldn’t manage to reach 300 runs on a surface which is a beauty to bat on.
But you can carry on with your #bazballjhunjhuna #INDvENG

— Soochin Ton-dulkar🏏 (@cricdrugs) February 5, 2024

Probably he couldn’t play a long innings because of the finger injury and thought he’ll go after the bowling and get whatever he can?

But in that case, it would have made more sense for him to bat lower.

— Sudharshan R (@rsudharshan95) February 5, 2024

If we don’t play championship cricket over the summer when it’s dry how will young bowlers learn to reverse swing?
The ball needs to get the wear on it that dry conditions provide. We need to get a Jimmy replacement! April gives us seam bowlers… we’ll just be able to play in NZ

— Annie Chave (@AnnieChave) February 5, 2024

The gap between two teams will lessen if England let go of the strategy to play 3 specialist spinners. Should play Robinson & Anderson both in the 3rd Test. And India need their batting to do more and not leave runs out there. Even in this Test, England made more in the 4th inns…

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) February 5, 2024

The third Test will kick off on February 15 at Rajkot. There will be great anticipation heading into the match given where the series is placed.