Buttler's 89 lifts England to 332

September 08, 2018 18:47

England 332- all out (122 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Birthday boy Jos Buttler rescued England with a vital half-century as the hosts recovered to post a healthy 332 in their first innings against India on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test.

Resuming the day on 198 for seven, England were able to add 134 runs for the last three wickets as India's bowlers once again struggled to knock out the lower order.

Buttler led the way with a sparkling innings of 89, adding 98 runs for the ninth wicket with Stuart Broad, who contributed with a vital 38.

Alastair Cook, in his farewell Test, had made 71, while Moeen Ali scored a patient 50 at No. 3.

India had left England in a mess as they picked up six wickets in the post-tea session on Day 1 before the tailenders again came to the rescue.

For India, Jadeja took the bowling honours with four for 79, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma picked up three wickets each.

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