Ind beat Eng; Lead test series 2-0
posted on Nov 29, 2016 @ 5:20PM
India achieved a comprehensive 8-wicket win over England at Mohali to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. This after England were bowled out for 238 in their second innings. This victory stretches India's unbeaten streak in Tests to 17 at home - their second-highest. Only two sides in Test history - Australia v England in Aug 1882 & West Indies v Zimbabwe in March 2000 - had successfully defended a target less than 103 runs.
The foundation for the victory was set up after the Indian bowlers managed to skittle England for a below par 283 runs in the first innings, with pacers Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav sharing 5 wickets among themselves.
Playing his first Test in eight years, Parthiv Patel smashed an unbeaten 67 off 54 balls and the hosts chased down their 103-run victory target for the loss of Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara. Ravindra Jadeja was adjudged the 'Man of the Match' for his valiant 90 in the first innings. He also picked up 4 wickets in the match. The fourth Test match starts in Mumbai from December 8.