England vs India 2nd Test 2025: Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal Shine in Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy Thriller
If you’re a cricket fan—and let’s be honest, most of us tune in for these clash-of-the-titans series—then the 2nd Test between England and India in Visakhapatnam was the kind of match you talk about for months. With Jasprit Bumrah weaving his magic with the ball and Yashasvi Jaiswal putting on a young masterclass with the bat, India leveled the series 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling remainder of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy 2025.
What Happened Over Five Days?
India came into the second Test with their backs against the wall after losing the opener. A slightly greenish pitch confused predictions early on, but things got clear soon enough. Jaiswal’s stunning double century in the first innings became the backbone of a strong total of 396. Though England mounted a partial reply, Bumrah’s 6-wicket haul completely dismantled the innings. Despite a few hiccups, India managed a 106-run lead.
In their second innings, India chose control over speed. Shubman Gill broke his dry spell with a timely century. England was left chasing 398 in the fourth innings—a mountain too steep, even for Bazball. Ravichandran Ashwin and Bumrah shared spoils as England folded at 292, handing India a 106-run win.
Timeline of Key Moments
- Day 1: Jaiswal notched up his maiden Test double hundred (209), becoming the third-youngest Indian to achieve the feat.
- Day 2: Bumrah’s 6/45 turned the tide after England looked settled at 150/2 at one point.
- Day 3: England’s lower middle order crumbled under pressure, giving away a first-innings lead.
- Day 4: Gill scored an impressive 104 under testing conditions.
- Day 5: Bumrah and Ashwin cleaned up England, ensuring India didn’t miss the spin-heavy pitches too much.
Official Statements
“This win shows the character of the team,” said skipper Rohit Sharma post-match. “Everyone contributed, but special mention to Jaiswal and Bumrah. Their performances were world-class.”
England captain Ben Stokes acknowledged his side’s lapses. “We weren’t clinical when it mattered. Credit to India—they were better in all departments this Test.”
Jaiswal’s Moment of Arrival
It was a knock crafted with patience, courage, and clarity. Jaiswal’s 209 came off 290 balls, adorned with 19 fours and 7 sixes. For someone just into his Test career, this innings showed not just talent but temperament. He weathered bouncers, survived dry spells, and punished the bad balls without fuss.
“It was a dream to play for India, and double hundred in a Test match? That’s a bonus,” Jaiswal said with a wide grin, clearly thrilled but grounded.
Bumrah’s Bowling Clinic
In what possibly ranks as one of the best spells by an Indian pacer in recent memory, Bumrah’s six-wicket haul in the first innings was poetry in motion. Reverse swing, yorkers, bouncers—it had everything. The ball that castled Ollie Pope at 93 mph left viewers in awe and the batter stunned.
His figures of 6/45 are not just numbers. They stand as a reminder of why Bumrah is India’s spearhead—quiet, lethal, and almost always on target.
England’s Uneven Ride
The visitors started the match confidently but faltered under pressure, especially in the bowling department. Despite Tom Hartley’s efforts and Shoaib Bashir’s decent debut, England just couldn’t apply sustained pressure.
Joe Root’s form continues to concern fans, and the Bazball approach—aggressive and often swashbuckling—showed signs of misfiring under Indian conditions. Stokes’ leadership was gritty, but execution remained inconsistent.
Community Response
Cricket Twitter exploded with praise for Jaiswal and Bumrah. Commentary boxes, including the likes of Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, heaped attention on India’s turnaround. Crowds in Visakhapatnam turned up in large numbers, especially on Day 3 and Day 5, making the experience electric.
Fans appeared thrilled, even relieved, to see the team responding strongly after the first Test loss. There’s worry, no doubt, about the gaps in India’s middle order—but for now, joy outweighs concern.
Stats That Mattered
- Bumrah’s 6/45 – His third six-for in Tests and among his most economical.
- Jaiswal’s 209 – The highest individual score in Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy history.
- Gill’s 104 – Came at a critical point for India, improving his average significantly.
What’s Next?
With the series level at 1-1, the third Test in Rajkot is now pivotal. India might need to reconsider their strategy—do they stick with this mix or bring back Kuldeep Yadav or Suryakumar if conditions favor shots?
England, meanwhile, will have to dig deep. The idea behind Bazball is not to hit mindlessly but to apply pressure. Stokes and Brendon McCullum may think about rest for some bowlers or changes in tempo.
The Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy is doing what it promised—keeping fans hooked, uncertain, and curious. That’s all you ever need from Test cricket, maybe a little more.
The third Test begins on February 15. Till then, let the talking, analysis, and quiet optimism continue. This series could still go anywhere.
