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Team India Clinches Series Against England With Thrilling Win In Ranchi
By CricShots - Feb 26, 2024 2:53 pm
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India’s victory in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi sparked jubilation, especially for absent captain Virat Kohli, who took to social media to express his delight. Despite Kohli’s absence, the team under Rohit Sharma’s leadership clinched the series 3-1 with one Test to go.

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Team India registers a thrilling win

The Ranchi Test was a rollercoaster ride, with both teams showcasing competitive cricket. England opted to bat first and posted 353 runs, courtesy of Joe Root’s century. In response, India fought back strongly with contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (73) and Dhruv Jurel (90), limiting the deficit to just 46 runs.

The turning point came in the second innings when R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav spun a web around the England batsmen. Ashwin claimed 5 wickets while Kuldeep took 4, restricting England to a mere 145 runs. This set India a target of 192 runs to win the Test.

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India’s chase began confidently, with Rohit Sharma (52) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (37) providing a solid start. However, a flurry of wickets by Shoaib Bashir threatened India’s victory march. Yet, Shubman Gill (52*) and Dhruv Jurel (39*) steadied the ship with a crucial partnership of 72 runs, guiding India to victory with five wickets in hand.

Jurel fittingly hit the winning runs, sparking a flood of congratulatory messages on social media. Kohli, though absent from the action, shared his joy online, celebrating India’s series-clinching triumph. Notably, this defeat marked England’s first under the captaincy of Ben Stokes.

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As the cricketing world celebrates India’s victory, all eyes are now on the final Test in Dharamshala, scheduled to begin on March 7. With the series already sealed, India will aim to finish on a high note, while England will be eager to salvage some pride with a win in the last match.

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