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'Kya jeet thi'- Fans recall India's greatest Test victories overseas against England in 2021 at Lord's

On this day, Indian pacers showed a brilliant display with the bat and then a magnificent performance with the ball as they defeated England.

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Rohit Kumar
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On this day, Indian pacers showed a brilliant display with the bat and then a magnificent performance with the ball as they defeated England by 151 runs in the 2nd Test match. After the win, India took a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series on August 16, 2021.

India started the last day of the game looking to avoid defeat. But pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, the last two tailenders, had different ideas. They not only managed England's bowling attack, but they also launched a counterattack, which helped India win the game. As a result of their effort, India was able to declare their second innings and give England a target of 272 runs.

India pacers' all-round performance helps to win the test

Bumrah and Shami added, achieved the unthinkable of batting, England were out of the contest by brilliant a record partnership of 89 which took the team's total to 298 for 8 and made the target of 272. Virat Kohli strongly encouraged his men to let England feel like "Hell". His remarks appeared to have the desired impact as India's pacers as they bowled aggressively.

Mohammed Siraj silenced the critics with his fiery spell of 94-4. Opener KL Rahul was named Man of the Match for his 129 in India's first-innings total of 364. In reply, England scored 391 riding Root's unbeaten 180 runs. Bumrah had Burns out for zero when the left-hander was caught off a leading edge at wide mid-off. Dominic Sibley followed soon afterwards when he nicked a superb Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

England was 67-5 at tea. Siraj struck twice in successive balls to leave the hosts 90-7. Robison's dismissal started a collapse that saw England lose their last three wickets all on 120. This victory was a statement of the Indian team's fighting spirit and Kohli's inspiring leadership. It serves as a reminder of the thrilling unpredictability of cricket and the remarkable feats that can be achieved with determination and teamwork. Kohli's leadership and the team's resilience were hailed by cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar.

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