IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal's heroics and Bumrah's brilliance level series against England

Yashasvi Jaiswal's inaugural double century and Jasprit Bumrah's impressive nine-wicket performance, which included a noteworthy six-wicket haul in the first innings, propelled India to a 106-run triumph over England in the Visakhapatnam Test on February 5. This victory leveled the series at 1-1, following India's 29-run loss in the first Test in Hyderabad.

Facing the challenging target of 399 runs, England's batsmen displayed resilience in their trademark 'Bazball' style. Despite their brisk scoring, India steadily chipped away at wickets. Ultimately, England concluded their innings with a total of 292.

Beginning Day 4 at 67/1, Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed showed promise, with Rehan contributing 23 runs before falling to Axar Patel's LBW. The batting order further crumbled to 154/4, losing Ollie Pope and Joe Root in quick succession. Crawley's valiant 73-run effort was pivotal until a strategic review by India before lunch resulted in his dismissal by Kuldeep Yadav.

Ravichandran Ashwin, approaching the milestone of 500 Test wickets, played a crucial role by claiming three key wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah's impactful performance, highlighted by dismissing Jonny Bairstow through a review decision, prompted an early lunch break.

The pivotal morning session on Day 4 shifted the Test match in India's favor, with England at 194/6 after 42.4 overs. Ben Stokes, yet to face a ball before lunch, carried the hope for England.

However, England's hopes dwindled post-lunch when Stokes' run-out, a consequence of poor running between the wickets, altered the course of the innings. Stokes adopted a defensive approach, accumulating only 11 runs from 29 deliveries, deviating from England's aggressive style.

Following Stokes' departure, England relied on Ben Foakes, the last recognized batsman, who, along with Tom Hartley, frustrated Indian bowlers with a 55-run partnership. Bumrah's cunning slower ball dismissed Foakes for 36 runs, leaving England needing 124 runs for victory.

Subsequently, Mukesh Kumar dismissed Shoaib Bashir, and Bumrah dismantled Hartley's stumps, sealing India's triumph as England fell short.