Buttler, Broad steer England to 304-8 at lunch

September 08, 2018 17:40

England 304-8 (115 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Birthday boy Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten half-century as he in the company of Stuart Broad frustrated the Indian bowlers in the morning session of Day 2 of the fifth Test.

Buttler stroked an unbeaten 63 to guide England to 304 for eight in 115 overs at the lunch break on the second day.

He put England's innings back on track in the company of Broad, who made 36, as the duo put on an unbroken stand of 90 for the ninth wicket from just 107 balls.

Resuming on 198 for seven, India were expected to bowl out England quickly but Buttler and Broad turned things around completely. The hosts put on 106 runs in 25 overs for the loss of one wicket in the morning session, scoring at over four runs per over.

The only success for India was the wicket of Adil Rashid, who was trapped leg before wicket by Jasprit Bumrah for 15.

The Indian fast bowlers went past the edge of the bat quite a few times but England manage to hang on, while also putting on the runs.

India would hope the break can turn the tide and they are able to finish off the last two wickets quickly and end England's resistance.

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