England bowled out for 246, India 119/1, Yashasvi Jaiswal Batting on 76

England played no differently than Australia did in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year when they visited India. Playing in India can be challenging, especially for teams like England and Australia.

Regardless of the visiting team, they find the conditions challenging. During India’s second innings, there was no significant turn or zip off the surface for the spinners.

However, when Indian bowlers, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, were bowling, they received considerable assistance from the pitch, posing a challenge for English batters.

At this moment, it seems more about confidence and mentality that allows teams to play suitable cricket according to the conditions. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting on this Hyderabad pitch makes it appear like an absolute flat track, as he was scoring runs effortlessly without the ball troubling him.

England rushed things and made incorrect bowling changes. It was a good challenge for Captain Ben Stokes, who can’t do everything, but it’s vital to provide support to give the team something to fight for.

Tom Hartley conceded 63 runs off 9 overs, and young spinner Rehan Ahmed, who lacks international test cricket experience, makes the English bowling attack very light.

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Although England thought a score of 246 was good on this track, they lacked the experienced bowling attack to restrict the home side from surpassing that score. England lacks depth and experience in their bowling attack.

Within 14 overs of the game, England captain Stokes had exhausted all three of their DRS reviews, indicating England’s desperation for wickets.

They know they don’t have a substantial score on the board and understand the strength of India’s batting lineup, where even Axar Patel batting at number 9 poses a threat.

Such a defeat pushes England back and makes it almost impossible to stage an incredible comeback in the game, as they are always playing catch-up, having lost crucial moments.