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ENG v IND 2025 4th Test Day 2: Ben Stokes’ 5 Wickets, India’s 358 All Out
Updated - 25-JUL-2025 7:44 IST
On 24 July, during the 4th test match of India's tour of England 2025, on day 2 at Manchester, India were all out for 358. England captain Ben Stokes took 5 wickets, his 8th 5-wicket haul. At the end of day 2, England 225/2, England trailed by 133.
Day 2 Summary
Ben Stokes' 5-wicket haul, India all out for 358
For 358, India was dismissed. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant matched the record for the most sixes by an Indian in Test cricket (90) with a valiant 54 despite being injured by Chris Woakes' ball yesterday. The Manchester fans gave Pant a standing ovation as he limped to the crease after returning to bat despite a damaged toe.
With the ball, Ben Stokes was crucial, taking 5/72, his first five-for in over eight years. Jofra Archer provided solid support with three wickets, including Pant's.
Ben Duckett’s 94, England's strong fightback
With a strong response, England ended Day 2 at 225/2, trailing India by only 133 runs. Ben Duckett (94), who opened the innings, and Zak Crawley (84), who both missed hundreds by a slim margin, compiled a strong 166-run partnership. England had firm control as debutant Anshul Kamboj dismissed Duckett and Jadeja removed Crawley. Joe Root was on 11 and Ollie Pope was on 20, leading the innings to a close at stumps.
Indian bowlers struggled
Anshul Kamboj, an Indian rookie, dismissed Duckett to win his first Test wicket, although he was unhappy with his entire performance, pointing to the learning curve with Jasprit Bumrah.
Former spinner R Ashwin criticized the Indian bowling attack for its lack of consistency under testing conditions, claiming that the team should have put wicket-taking options like Kuldeep Yadav over batting depth.
Overall Day 2: England In Strong Position, India Want All Out England Under 300
India needs early wickets on Day 3 to change the tide in Manchester because of England's dominance with the bat and the ball.