Ind vs Eng: ‘The way we knocked on …’ – England captain Ben Stokes revealed the reason behind the headingley win. Cricket news
New Delhi: England participated in a brilliant manner to shut down the target of 371 runs and defeated India by five wickets in a series-uphew headingley test on Tuesday. The hosts pulled the 10th most successful run chase in testing history with clinical execution and unwavering confidence, even on the fifth day pitch, which appeared in favor of India’s bowlers, especially in morning and afternoon seasons.The 188-Run opening stand between Ben Docket and Zak Croly laid the foundation, erasing more than half of the required run. The final Utkarsh came in style, as Jamie Smith seals the victory with six with a huge knee for a long time.Considering the performance, England captain Ben Stokes credited the tireless intensity of his side and the important role of the bowlers in cleaning India’s lower order.Stokes said in a post-match press conference, “It was about our attitude and commitment, day and day out. We focused on the day and day. Both teams are a great way to start quality cricket-series-series.”He said, “It was a very good wicket for batting. The way we knocked on the Indian tail were a big reason that we were able to chase this score.”After a wicket -free morning session, it was Prasad Krishna and Shardul Thakur, who unexpectedly gave India success in the afternoon. Stress also returned when Ravindra Jadeja rejected Stokes after tea with 69 runs.However, Joe Root (53*) and Jamie Smith (44*) peacefully guided the England house, which did not allow India to give a glimpse of hope in the final stretch.With a win, England took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The second Test will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham starting on 2 July.“We are above 1-0, but there are four more sports. We will celebrate and then focus on Birmingham quickly,” Stokes said.
Started under the chase under the chase with England starting at 21/0, still needs 350 runs – a challenging task by any measure. But England once again followed his 12th successful chase in 18 attempts during his tenure to chase his chase to chase his chase to chase his 12th successful chase to his chase to his 12th effort.It was not a normal high-risk “bazball” spectacle-it was a more measured and mature version of it. With only a required run rate below four per over, England managed the tempo smartly and stayed within that rate.The competition also placed itself as the third Test in history books, where all four innings crossed the 350-run mark. India posted 471 and 364, while England replied with 465 and 373/5-an exciting five-day battle that entertained from beginning to end.
