Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett from England (Photo Gareth Coppley/Getty Images) Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continue to shine as the most prolific opening pair of England against India in a test cricket. The Duo made its eighth 50-plus partnership against India on the 2nd day of the fifth oval test, overcame the legendary West Indian pair Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes, who managed eight such stalls.
Most 50+ partnerships for opening pair vs India in tests
8* – Zak Crawley & Ben Duckett (ENG)8 – Gordon Greenidge & Desmond Haynes (Wi)7 – Alastair Cook & Andrew Strauss (ENG)7 – Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer (Z)7 – Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson (from)
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936* Running Duckett and Crawley across 18 shifts is now the highest English opening pair against India, overtaking 932-run brands held by Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss in 20 shifts. Their last stand 51 came in just seven breaks – corresponding to the fastest fifty team against India in the first tests of the test. Australia had previously achieved WACA 2011/12.Previously, during the day, England pitching was prepared for clinical output to mix India at 224. Gus Atkinson was Standout an artist and wrapped his fourth five goal in tests. He ended up with characters 5 for 33 at 21.4 overs, including eight girls. Josh supported the language well 3 for 57.
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India, which continued on 204/6, lost the last four goals in just 20 runs in the first 30 minutes. Karun Nair scored the highest with 57 while Washington Sundar made 26. The strong beginning of England and Duckett-Crawley form gives hosts firm grip in the final test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
