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India vs England 4th Test, Day 2 highlights: India reach 294/7 at stumps, lead England by 89 runs

India vs England 4th Test Live: India reached 294/7 at stumps, lead England by 89 runs. Washington Sundar scored his 3rd Test fifty after Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 101. Follow live cricket score and updates of IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 2 here.
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India vs England 4th Test Live Cricket Score, Day 2: India reached 294/7 at stumps, lead England by 89 runs. Washington Sundar hammered his 3rd Test fifty as he kept up India's momentum after Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 101 by seamer James Anderson. India have lost seven wickets with Washington Sundar and Axar Patel at the crease. Get IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 2 Full Scorecard, and ball by ball updates.

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Mar 5, 2021 5:00 PM IST

Stumps on Day 2

India reach 294/7 (Pant 101, Anderson 3/40) at stumps on Day 2, lead England by 89 runs.

Mar 5, 2021 4:59 PM IST

Bess to Sundar - SAVED BY DRS!

DRS TO THE RESCUE! Dom Bess hits Washington Sundar on the pads, huge LBW appeal. But the batsman takes a review. Replays showed big inside edge.

Mar 5, 2021 4:53 PM IST

Another partnership building

Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are building another partnership and once again England are facing trouble in getting rid of lower-order batsmen. The partnership is now 32 runs already.

Mar 5, 2021 4:47 PM IST

Stats attack

Sundar’s fifty:

· 3rd Test fifty

· 16th fifty by a #8 Indian batsman vs England at home

· 1st Indian #8 to score a fifty vs England at this venue.

· He is batting on 38*

Mar 5, 2021 4:32 PM IST

Fifty for Sundar!

Washington Sundar brings up his half century as he runs a double after skidding the ball towards deep backward square leg. Fantastic batting! IND 275/7

Mar 5, 2021 4:29 PM IST

Pant gone, but boundaries continue

FOUR! Axar Patel joins the party! Short delivery from Root, and he has pulled it for another boundary. Pant is gone, but boundaries are continuing in every over.

Mar 5, 2021 4:21 PM IST

James Anderson to Rishabh Pant - OUT!

GONE! James Anderson gets the wicket of Rishabh Pant as Joe Root takes an easy catch. Tried to slog a slow, short delivery from Anderson, but hit it straight to England captain. IND 259/7, Pant departs for 101

Mar 5, 2021 4:20 PM IST

Stats attack

Rishabh Pant’s century:

· 3rd ton in Tests.

· 2nd vs England.

· Last ton was against Australia in 2019 at Sydney. He scored 159* in that innings.

· This will be his first ton in India.

· He will be the 2nd wicketkeeper batsman after MS Dhoni (110 in 2009 vs Sri Lanka) to hit a century at this venue

Mar 5, 2021 4:17 PM IST

100 for Pant!

Rishabh Pant brings up his third Test ton with a massive six! There were doubts whether he would go for it or not, but he did!

Mar 5, 2021 4:15 PM IST

100-run partnership

Hundred partnership between Pant and Sundar:

· First 100-run stand for the 7th wicket for India vs England at this venue

· 3rd 100-run stand for the 7th wicket.

o Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman – 163 vs New Zealand in 2010

o VVS Laxman and Irfan Pathan – 125 vs Sri Lanka in 2005

· 21st 100-run stand for India at home for the 7th wicket. Last was against Australia at Ranchi. A 199 run stand between Pujara and Saha in 2017.

· The partnership is on 86* runs

Mar 5, 2021 4:10 PM IST

India vs England 4th Test: Pant into 90s

FOUR! Rishabh Pant hits a reverse scoop for a boundary off James Anderson to move himself into the nervous 90s.

Mar 5, 2021 4:08 PM IST

Ben Stokes battered with boundaries!

Three boundaries in Ben Stokes' over - one coming from Pant's bat, the other two coming from Sundar's willow.

Mar 5, 2021 4:01 PM IST

Anderson to Pant -- FOUR AGAIN!

Next ball, same result! Pant has slog sweeped it to sweeper cover for another boundary. This is fantastic batting from the left-hander and he is moving towards his 100.

Mar 5, 2021 4:00 PM IST

Anderson to Pant - FOUR!

FOUR! The first ball of the 2nd new ball and Rishabh Pant has hit it straight past the bowler for a boundary. IND 227/6

Mar 5, 2021 3:50 PM IST

Pant survives LBW appeal

Huge LBW appeal. Umpire is not interested. England take a review -it goes to Umpire's call. Review retained, but Pant stays.

Mar 5, 2021 3:43 PM IST

INDIA TAKE LEAD IN FIRST INNINGS

India's Rishabh Pant has done it again! At one moment, it seemed impossible, but now Rishabh Pant has worked his magic and helped India in taking the lead. The real game starts now.

Mar 5, 2021 3:40 PM IST

India cross 200-run mark

FOUR! Rishabh Pant hammers a boundary to help India cross the 200-run mark. This is fantastic batting from the left-hander.

Mar 5, 2021 3:29 PM IST

50-run stand

Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant have stitched a 50-run partnership, first fifty run stand in the innings.

Mar 5, 2021 3:22 PM IST

Stats attack

Rishabh Pant 1st innings scores in home Tests:

92 vs WI

92 vs WI

91 vs Eng

58*vs Eng

1 vs Eng

50*vs Eng (today)

Mar 5, 2021 3:10 PM IST

Rishabh Pant 50

FIFTY! Rishabh Pant brings up his half century in the match on Day 2. This is his 7th half century. Can he convert it to hundred this time around?

Mar 5, 2021 3:08 PM IST

Pant reaches 49

Rishabh Pant has reached 49 - he is approaching his half century quick and fast. Fantastic batting this from the youngster once again, saving his team.

Mar 5, 2021 3:02 PM IST

Another mix-up

Pant wanted a two but Sundar sent him back. It was a good call. But Pant seems to be struggling since being hit with the ball.

Mar 5, 2021 2:52 PM IST

Physio is out

Pant dived to save his wicked but the throw hit directly on his shoulders. He is getting attention from the Indian physio.

Mar 5, 2021 2:49 PM IST

Sundar and Pant scoring runs

Pant and Sundar have scored 13 runs in the first three overs of play after tea. It has brought down the lead to 39 runs.

Mar 5, 2021 2:43 PM IST

England go with off-spinners after tea

Joe Root and Dom Bess are starting the proceedings for England in the third session. Root did not give away many runs but Bess starts off with a full toss.

Mar 5, 2021 2:38 PM IST

IND vs ENG Live Cricket Score: Play about to begin

The batsmen are out and the last session of Day 2 is about to begin.

Mar 5, 2021 2:19 PM IST

Tea

India reached the score of 153/6 when tea was called. Pant survived a close call in the last over before the break.

Mar 5, 2021 2:13 PM IST

Pant survives

Umpire's call has saved Rishabh Pant. Ball struck his pads on the back foot but umpire gave it not out. England took the DRS but it was clipping the bails and the decision went in favour of the batsman.

Mar 5, 2021 1:58 PM IST

Ashwin gone

Ashwin tried to run it down to square leg for a single but edged it and it went straight into the hands of Pope. India 146/6

Mar 5, 2021 1:53 PM IST

Direct hit...

There was a direct hit but a dive saved Rishabh Pant.

Mar 5, 2021 1:44 PM IST

Pant and Ashwin's partnership

If Pant and Ashwin can strike a partnership for India, it would be really helpful for the hosts to reduce England's lead.

Mar 5, 2021 1:33 PM IST

WICKET or not?

Umpire has deemed that the ball has struck the bat of Ashwin before being taken by Ben Foakes. Ashwin straight away took DRS and the decision has been corrected.

Mar 5, 2021 1:25 PM IST

Ouuch

A rising delivery from Stokes has struck the gloves of Ashwin. And too the bowling hand. Physio is out and Ashwin will continue on.

Mar 5, 2021 1:23 PM IST

Stokes to Ashwin: FOUR!

Stokes bowled a juicy full toss and Ashwin easily hit a four.

Mar 5, 2021 1:17 PM IST

Ashwin off the mark

R Ashwin is off the mark straight away as he picks up two runs off Root.

Mar 5, 2021 1:11 PM IST

Stokes to Rohit: LBW!

The ball swinged in after pitching and struck Rohit's pads. Stokes' appealed and umpire gave out. Rohit took the DRS but it went to umpire's call. Rohit out after scoring 49 runs. India 212/5

Mar 5, 2021 1:03 PM IST

Root to Pant: SIX!

Joe Root bowled full and Pant dispatched it for a six. Doesn't want to let the part-timer settle in.

Mar 5, 2021 1:02 PM IST

Crawley saves 2

Pant reverse-swept Joe Root and it was headed towards the boundary but a good effort from Crawley saved two runs.

Mar 5, 2021 12:55 PM IST

What a spell by Jimmy Anderson

Anderson has bowled 16 overs in India's innings and has 11 maidens in it. He has also picked up 2 wickets. Impressive from the legend.

Mar 5, 2021 12:53 PM IST

Can Pant stick around?

If Pant can stick around with Rohit for the next 10-15 overs, India would get into a comfortable position.

Mar 5, 2021 12:42 PM IST

100 up for India

Rohit Sharma hit a four to complete 100 runs for India. Bess is turning out to be expensive so far.

Mar 5, 2021 12:35 PM IST

Two runs off Bess over

Two off the Bess over. Two singles taken by Rohit and Rishabh respectively.

Mar 5, 2021 12:25 PM IST

Bess to Rohit: FOUR!

Rohit Sharma has dispatched a loose delivery from Dom Bess for a boundary.

Mar 5, 2021 12:16 PM IST

Four byes

Bess' delivery missed everyone as the ball travelled to the boundary ropes for four byes. Easy runs for India.

Mar 5, 2021 12:12 PM IST

Play is about to begin

In a matter of minutes, play will resume as batsmen are out on the crease.

Mar 5, 2021 11:34 AM IST

Lunch on Day 2

India have reached the score of 80/4 at lunch. Rahane and Rohit managed to stabilise the Indian innings after the fall of Kohli and Pujara's wickets. But Rahane fell to Anderson right before lunch. They trail England by 125 runs.

Mar 5, 2021 11:23 AM IST

India vs England 4th Test: Rahane taking his chances

Rahane has come into bat with positive intent. He has scored 20 runs in 33 balls and is sprinting to complete two runs.

Mar 5, 2021 11:18 AM IST

Root bring in Bess

Joe Root has brought in his second spin bowler, Dom Bess into the attack. He has been greeted with a four by Rohit.

Mar 5, 2021 11:07 AM IST

What a shot

Rahane has driven Stokes for a boundary. Stokes bowled it dull and Rahane was quick to seize on the opportunity as he hit a wonderful cover drive.

Mar 5, 2021 11:00 AM IST

Ball hits Rohit's helmet

Stokes bowled a bouncer and Rohit tried to pull. But he missed it and the ball slammed into his helmet. Luckily, no damage.

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