Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant Must Tread Carefully Under Clouds in IND vs ENG Clash The second day of the first Test match being played between India and England is expected to be very exciting. India performed brilliantly on the first day and scored 359 runs for just three wickets. Now Team India will try to put a big pressure on England by adding 200–250 runs to the score. However, the conditions on the second day may be a bit difficult for the batsmen as the weather has changed.
Great start to the first day
Indian team lost the toss and were given the first occasion to bat and they capitalized on it. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill made great centuries. It was the debut Test match in England and Jaiswal made sure to provide a great exhibition and scored a fantastic century to prove that he has a long way to go in the team. At the same time, Gill, who came to bat at number 4 in place of Virat Kohli, also silenced the critics by playing an unbeaten innings of 127 runs.
Challenge of the second day – effect of weather
The weather on the second day has completely changed. Headingley has been cloudy since morning and there is a possibility of rain. However, the game is expected to start on time. Due to the clouds, there is more humidity and there is every possibility of bowlers getting swing. This may make it a little difficult for the batsmen to score runs.
- India’s great start
In the first test match against England, India made a brilliant batting performance, on the first day. The team got 359 runs at the loss of only 3 wickets. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal put the team in such a position by ages. But now in the second day of the match, India will make another attempt to score as much as they can beyond 550 with another 200 to 250 runs.
- Weather on the second day may change the game
The weather was clear on the first day, but there is a possibility of clouds on the second day. It may rain in the morning and afternoon. The ball will swing due to humidity and clouds, making it difficult for the batsmen to score runs. England’s fast bowlers are expected to get help from this.
- Agni Pariksha of England bowlers
On the first day, the performance of England bowlers was disappointing. Ben Stokes was the only bowler who bowled with the right line and length. Now on the second day, Woakes and Tongue will be expected to get the Indian batsmen out quickly and bring them back in the match.
- Ben Stokes – England’s biggest hope
Ben Stokes bowled the best on the first day. He troubled the Indian batsmen with both seam movement and swing. Now that the weather can help them, they will try their best to weaken India’s strong position.
- Shubman Gill and Jaiswal’s innings
Both Gill and Jaiswal scored centuries, but the pressure situations were different. Jaiswal showed great confidence playing his first Test in England. At the same time, Gill scored an unbeaten 127 runs batting at number 4 in place of Kohli, which is a proof of his talent and patience.
- India’s young brigade surprised
After the retirement of Kohli and Rohit Sharma, everyone thought that India’s batting might falter. But the young players proved on the very first day that they are ready to take responsibility. England did not expect this performance.
- Pressure on England’s bazaarball strategy
England has adopted an aggressive ‘bazaarball’ strategy in recent years. But India’s batting has pushed them on the backfoot. Now on the second day, their goal will be to speed up the match by taking quick wickets and eliminate the possibility of a draw.
- Is the match heading towards a draw?
If the weather continues to interfere and England is unable to take wickets early, then this Test may head towards a draw. However, there are still four days of play left, and England has the strength to make a comeback.
- Pitch condition – how will the effect be?
The pitch was helpful for the batsmen on the first day. Though there is little chance of a change in the pitch now, the weather may provide swing to the bowlers. India will have to be cautious, especially in the first session.
- India has a chance to take the lead
If India bats with patience today and scores big, then this match can turn in their favour. England will have to bowl well to make a comeback. Now it will be interesting to see who wins the second day.
Conclusion:
If India bats with patience on the second day and takes the score to 550 or more, then the match can turn completely in their favour. However, England also has a chance to make a comeback – especially if their pacers bowl the right line and length. The coming days will decide whether this match will be one-sided or will turn into a fierce contest.
