The story of the second segment wasn't as dominating for India as the first one. Their batting was decent to swell the lead to 377, but they could have added more had they not suffered a collapse. The English bowlers got their act together, and their comeback started in this Test match. That said, to chase down a target of 378 was always going to be challenging against an Indian bowling group boasting of some great fast bowlers.
To be honest, this match, after the morning session on Day1, was thoroughly dominated by India. Their batting recovery was led by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja's double-century alliance, and then Bumrah's record-breaking cameo put India on top. After that, Bumrah, the bowler, did the early damage to corner the home team. It was once again Jonny Bairstow's blitz with the bat that was the saving grace, but still, England conceded a hefty 132-run lead.
No drama this morning as England scaled down the remaining 119 runs with ease. India didn't bowl with any control and leaked runs at a quick rate. Joe Root stroked a lovely century, and Jonny Bairstow was not behind as he extended his newly-found purple patch. Their unbeaten stand of 269 runs drove England to a commanding win.
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, ENGLAND WIN BY 7 WICKETS! Flighted again, full and around leg, Root goes down and reverse-sweeps it towards point and crosses for the winning run. Jonny Bairstow is pumped up and the English balcony is all smiles.
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Loopy and around leg, Joe defends it down safely.
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, FOUR! Scores level now! Tossed up, around leg and landing on the rough, Joe Root kneels down and reverse-sweeps it delightedly through point.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, Flighted and full, around leg, Jonny steps back and drives it through point for one.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, Around leg, it's tickled down to fine leg for a single.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, A well-directed bouncer, Bairstow moves away at the last second.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Bairstow is going bonkers now! Siraj cuts his length down, bowls it short and around off, Jonny Bairstow rides the bounce and pulls it powerfully in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! That's hammered! Fuller and around off, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line and drills it past the bowler for a boundary down the ground.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Bang! Shortish and around off, Bairstow camps back and whacks it through point for a boundary.
Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Back of a length, around leg, Root goes back and tucks it behind square leg for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, The batter has just blocked that from his crease.
Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Gets down and reverse-sweeps it behind point for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, That is 100 for Jonny Bairstow!! What a player he is and what a game it has been for him! Two centuries in one match and his sixth this year! Full once again on leg, Jonny Bairstow gently nudges it towards square leg for a tight single. There's a direct hit at the striker's end, it's referred too but Joe is found to be safe.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, On off, blocked out watchfully.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, Full and quicker onto the pads, Jonny Bairstow does well to put his bat down and defend.