India vs England, 2nd test, Mumbai- Day 4
England 413 (Pietersen 186, Cook 122, Ojha 5-143) and 58-0 beat India 327 (Pujara 135, Panesar 5-129) and 142 (Gambhir 65, Panesar 6-81)
England wrapped up the second test by scurrying to the traget of 58 this morning. This after their spinners had reduced India's batting lineup to rubble the previous evening. Monty was the star again for England picking up six in the second innings to end up with a match haul of 11. Gautam Gambhir was the only man offering any resistance and he was last man out for 65.
The match though had turned when England managed an 85-run first innings lead largely thanks to Kevin Pietersen's magnificent 186 yesterday. The pitch played its tricks on the batsmen but the Indian spinners lacked bite and control. Only Ojha shone through taking his second five-for in as many games.
Even he was powerless as Pietersen played an innings of immense quality to wrestle the initiative from the Indians. Once he was dismissed, the slide began and the innings was wrapped up quickly.
The Indian inning began like a procession as only Gautam Gabhir stood up to the English spinners. Tendulkar again was disappointing and Kohli lobbed a full toss to extra cover. Once Dhoni departed with the lead only 1 run, all hope seemed lost for the Indians. Gambhir soldiered on but even his best efforts could not prevent the slide. They were eventually bowled out for 142 this morning.
Cook and Compton then duly knocked of the runs with consummate ease to hand England their a series leveling win. Both sides still have a lot of work before the third test begins in Kolkata in 3 days time.
England 413 (Pietersen 186, Cook 122, Ojha 5-143) and 58-0 beat India 327 (Pujara 135, Panesar 5-129) and 142 (Gambhir 65, Panesar 6-81)
England wrapped up the second test by scurrying to the traget of 58 this morning. This after their spinners had reduced India's batting lineup to rubble the previous evening. Monty was the star again for England picking up six in the second innings to end up with a match haul of 11. Gautam Gambhir was the only man offering any resistance and he was last man out for 65.
The match though had turned when England managed an 85-run first innings lead largely thanks to Kevin Pietersen's magnificent 186 yesterday. The pitch played its tricks on the batsmen but the Indian spinners lacked bite and control. Only Ojha shone through taking his second five-for in as many games.
Even he was powerless as Pietersen played an innings of immense quality to wrestle the initiative from the Indians. Once he was dismissed, the slide began and the innings was wrapped up quickly.
The Indian inning began like a procession as only Gautam Gabhir stood up to the English spinners. Tendulkar again was disappointing and Kohli lobbed a full toss to extra cover. Once Dhoni departed with the lead only 1 run, all hope seemed lost for the Indians. Gambhir soldiered on but even his best efforts could not prevent the slide. They were eventually bowled out for 142 this morning.
Cook and Compton then duly knocked of the runs with consummate ease to hand England their a series leveling win. Both sides still have a lot of work before the third test begins in Kolkata in 3 days time.
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