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Introduction:
The day 2 of the 4th Test match between India and England, in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and 2025 England in India, was played on July 24, 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. This is a part of the 202527 ICC World Test Championship, and England made a profit by their bowling,facial performance in the morning and a dominant batting performance in the evening to finish the second day at 225/2, behind India by 133 runs. It was a day of great moments like a serious injury to India batting star Rishabh Pant and an unbreakable English opening partnership between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. This is a recap of the day with important moments, performances, and winning and losing moments of the game.
Morning Session: The Innings of India Ends
India got back to the first innings with 264/4, with Ravindra Jadeja (19*) and Shardul Thakur (19*) on the field as Rishabh Pant retired due to a toe injury.
Pant had suffered a fractured metatarsal and the injury was a big blow because he became the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs in England. The captain of England, Ben Stokes, produced an impressive performance becoming the first five-wicket haul after eight years, removing some of the leading Indian batsmen, including Shardul Thakur on 41. India then were dismissed on 358 in 108.1 overs, with the fiery spell of Stokes and those of Chris Woakes (3 wickets) and Jofra Archer (2 wickets) coming in handy. His grit was reflected when he returned to bat even after he was injured and the Old Trafford crowd gave him a standing ovation.
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Key Moments:
- Five-Wicket Haul by Ben Stokes: Stokes was the leader of the England bowling team, and he showed discipline, removing Shubman Gill first and then Sai Sudharsan after Pant was dismissed, and he ended with 5/88.
- Rishabh Pant'sInjury: Pant was injured after trying to reverse sweep Chris Woakes and fractured his toe, and had to retire hurt on 37. He came back to bat later showing a great determination.
- Sai Sudharsan Maiden fifty: Identified Maiden Fifty Sai Sudharsan
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India vs England 4th test, day 2 highlights: July 24, 2025
Overview:
The 24th of July 2025 was the second day of the 4th Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, part of the 20252027 ICC World Test Championship, with England in firm control, ending the day at 225/2, 133 runs behind India.
India then lost their wickets at 358 with the major batting efforts of the India batsmen being overpowered by the precise bowling of the Englishmen and an aggressive performance of their opening pair. This day was characterized by a phenomenal five-wicket performance of Ben Stokes, and the toughness of Rishabh Pant as he batted even after sustaining a toe injury.
Morning Session:
India started at 264/4 with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur the batsmen on the crease. These were important sessions as England bowlers headed by Stokes aimed at limiting the Indian total in the morning session. Thakur was then dismissed by Stokes for 41, and Pant, who had not taken part in the first day of the game because of a metatarsal fracture, which sent him home, returned to the field, and received a standingprincipled ovation by the audience. India were dismissed at 358 in 108.1 overs with Stokes finishing with 5/88, and the other bowlers were
Key Highlights:
- The Spirit of Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant broke one of his toes on Day 1, still he came back to bat and scored 37 runs before he retired hurt. His milestone of 1,000 Test runs in England as the first visiting wicketkeeper and the determination are highlights.
- The Opening Stand of England: Ben Duckett (94) and Zak Crawley (84) had a partnership of 166 runs at 5.18 runs per over and took advantage of the variable bowling of India. The wristy shots of Duckett and the beautiful drives of Crawley cut sharply into India lead at stumps.
- Bowling Troubles of India: Bowlers of India such as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj failed to hit the same lines and England scored freely. On his debut, Anshul Kamboj went cheap in terms of giving away boundaries early in the day and Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Crawley late in the day to provide a breakthrough.
Afternoon Session:
The bowlers of England were persistent and Stokes removed Washington Sundar with a score of 4, and India was on 313/5 at the end of 100 overs. The comeback of Pant contributed 33 runs, including a six against Brydon Carse, but he was injured. England seamers, such as Archer and Woakes made use of the conditions at Old Trafford, which favoured the seam.
Evening Session:
England openers kept attacking and Duckett was dismissed by Kamboj after scoring 94 runs and Crawley was dismissed by Jadeja after 84 runs. The remaining 45 minutes was a period of stabilisation by England as Ollie Pope and Joe Root were in the middle with a deficit of 133 runs. India bowlers could take two wickets but England batting was too deep as they had a healthy score at 225/2.
Turning Points:
- Pant Injury and Return: Pant was injured on the first day, and the injury was a toe fracture that sent him out of the field, but coming out to bat on the second day was a memorable event, as it demonstrated that he has a heart of steel and is loved by the crowd.
- Duckett and Crawley: The opening stand of 166 runs was a game changer as it gave England an upper hand even though India tried to get back into the game, thanks to the late wickets.
Key Performances:
- Ben Stokes: Bowled 5 wickets at 88 runs and spearheaded the bowling attack of England in a precise manner.
- Ben Duckett: made 94 runs, and controlled the Indian bowlers with wristy shots and aggressive batting.
- Zak Crawley: Made 84 runs, playing delicious hits and calming England through the innings.
- Sai Sudharsan: Played his first Test fifty (61) to support Jadeja as India bats built its innings.
- Rishabh Pant: Became the first Indian wicket-keeper to score 1000 Test runs in England, before he got hurt at 37.
Conclusion:
On Day 2, England bowled well in a disciplined manner and batted with great aggression, as Stokes took five wickets and Duckett-Crawley partnership gave India the jitters. The strength of Pant and the late strikes of India have preconditioned a very interesting Day 3, as England are behind by 133 runs, and India would like to deepen their advantage on a crumbling pitch.
Brief scores: India 358 (Sai Sudharsan 61, Yashasvi Jaiswal 58, Rishabh Pant 54; Ben Stokes 5-72, Jofra Archer 3-73) ahead of England 225/2 (Ben Duckett 94, Zak Crawley 84; Ravindra Jadeja 1-37, Anshul Kamboj 1-48) by 133 runs.
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