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In one of the most gripping Test matches in recent memory, England staged a dramatic comeback against India, a game that had “India’s win” written all over it. In Match Notes with Ajinkya Rahane, the former cricketer breaks down where the game shifted, what India got right and wrong, and how both sides can improve moving forward.
How England Pulled Off a Test Match Turnaround
Ajinkya Rahane begins by admitting India had control for most of the match. But England’s fight on the final day especially their fielding and aggressive bowling flipped the script.
England’s bowling unit, featuring veterans like James Anderson and Stuart Broad, stood strong despite a flat pitch. Newcomers like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes added pace and energy. Ajinkya Rahane suggests England prepare greener wickets in future matches to boost their fast bowlers’ impact.
The Key to Batting Success
Ajinkya Rahane highlights mental resilience as the X-factor for batting in challenging conditions. Instead of stressing over slope or bounce, batsmen should Watch the ball closely, Play the line, Stay present in the moment
Two key moments shited momentum in Favour of England
Ben Stokes’ run-out just before lunch a brilliant piece of fielding that re-energized England.
Karun Nair’s LBW dismissal a wicket that opened the floodgates when India looked comfortable at 40/1.
Despite the loss, India showed solid performances
Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj led the bowling effort with passion and grit.
Siraj’s resistance with the bat was a bonus.
India dominated multiple sessions and fought well in the second innings.
Ajinkya Rahane identifies a big mistake: India’s first-innings score. The KL Rahul and Pant partnership showed promise, but India still fell short by 75 to100 runs crucial on a pitch that got harder to bat on during days 4 and 5.
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With India’s batting unit performing well, Ajinkya Rahane recommends including an extra bowler instead of a batsman. This increases the chances of taking 20 wickets a must for winning Test matches. said on this youtube channel
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