Lucky Joe Root Inning is giving the upper hand to England in First Test vs India.

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Joe Root knocks in the second inning of the first test vs India.

Runs gave by Siraj and Sami in the second inning vs England in the first test match 2021.

First test 4th day England getting control in the match. 

After good fighting knocks from the tail of India vs England in the first test, England started steadily in the second inning. But, unfortunately, the openers got out after giving a good fight in the second inning. 

In the second inning, Bumrah bowled well but didn’t get the support expected from Shami and Siraj. Both Siraj and Shami gave away runs at 3.60, which is not good stats looking at the situation of the match.

In the starting part of the inning, Joe Root was lucky, but he survived and made sure India didn’t get the upper hand in the first test match. A brilliant knock by Joe root took away the match from India. 

At tea time, England were 90runs ahead with six wickets in hand. Surely India has to bat really well to pass this test. It will not be easy for Indian batsmen like Pujara, Kohli and Rahana, who are already out of form and have low confidence. 

The only way India can save this match on the 5th day is if Rahul or Rohit remains on the crease for a long time and help India to draw this match. Surely Kohli will go for target, whatever England sets, but due to the poor form of the batsman, especially Kohli, who is struggling to score for a long time, is not a good sign on the last day. 

Pujara poor form is a big concern for India in Tests: Pujara’s footwork is worst in recent time. Moreover, he cannot go forward or back, which shows he lacks confidence and cannot overcome the pressure of bowlers. 

Rahane’s poor form Continues: Rahane, too, like Pujara, is not playing well for a long time, which hurt India in the Final of the test championship. Kohli, Pujara and Rahane are averaging under 30 from the last 15 test matches, which is an alarm for the Indian team. 

Pujara and Rahane should be given rest so that they can recollect their confidence like before. 

Coming to the first test match, Joe root knock has surely given England the upper hand in the First test match. Now it’s going to be an acid test for the batsman to draw this match. The only good thing here is pitch is not that tough, so India can draw the match.