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India Leads After England's Catching Woes at The Oval

8/2/2025

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England's struggles continued at The Oval as they dropped crucial catches, allowing India to end day two at 75-2, extending their lead to 52 runs. After being bowled out for 224, India watched England edge ahead with 247. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett's impressive 92-run opening partnership stood out, while Mohammed Siraj shone with 4-86.

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England's struggles continued at The Oval as they dropped crucial catches, allowing India to end day two at 75-2, extending their lead to 52 runs. After being bowled out for 224, India watched England edge ahead with 247. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett's impressive 92-run opening partnership stood out, while Mohammed Siraj shone with 4-86.