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**Siraj’s Fiery Spell Ignites India’s Fightback After Early England Domination**

**[Location, Date]** – Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational spell of bowling on Day 2, bagging six wickets and spearheading a remarkable Indian fightback after a disastrous morning session against England. India, bowled out for 224 after adding just 20 runs to their overnight score, watched helplessly as England’s openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, launched a blistering assault, reaching 100 inside 15 overs.

England’s innings got off to a blazing start with both openers smashing the ball to all parts of the ground with ease. Duckett getting the early advantage, reverse scooping a ball that was edged between slips and gully. The opening partnership had passed 932 runs. The joint-fastest team fifty in a first innings against India.

However, after lunch, a renewed Indian bowling attack, led by Siraj, changed the complexion of the game. Making subtle adjustments to their line and length, bowling a fuller length and straighter line, they exploited the conditions effectively. Prasidh Krishna started the rot, dismissing Zak Crawley, who scored a quickfire 64. Siraj then ripped through the middle order, removing Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Jacob Bethell in quick succession with a display of masterful seam and swing bowling.

Prasidh returned later in the session to claim another wicket, leaving England reeling at 215/7. Despite the collapse, Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 33, offering some resistance to the Indian onslaught.

Earlier, England’s Gus Atkinson completed his five-wicket haul as India’s innings crumbled. They lost their last four wickets cheaply after India’s overnight total of 204/6 became 224. A short ball trap saw Washington Sundar caught out. Siraj and Prasidh were undone by deliveries they had little answer to. Karun Nair was the first wicket to fall.

At stumps, India lead by a slender margin of 9 runs, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling second innings.

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