Wed Oct 16 23:30:00 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate Day 2, England Face Steep Task in Bengaluru
**Bengaluru, India:** India continued their dominance on day two of the second Test against England, building a commanding lead of 127 runs. The hosts, buoyed by a brilliant century from Rohit Sharma, declared their innings at 255/4, setting England a challenging target.
England struggled in reply, losing wickets at regular intervals and finishing the day at 128/8. With a steep climb ahead, they now face a daunting task to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
The day also saw a change in the follow-on rule, with the lead required for enforcement reduced from 200 to 150 runs. This potentially increases the pressure on England to improve their batting performance.
The Indian bowlers, spearheaded by Ravichandran Ashwin, continued their strong showing, exposing England’s weaknesses and setting the tone for the remainder of the Test.
Meanwhile, India’s impressive performance has strengthened their bid to secure a place in the 2025 World Test Championship final.
The match is expected to be a nail-biter, with England needing to fight back on day three to salvage any chance of a win.
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