Follow UsIndia started off their five match Test series against England with a bang as they smashed 359/3 in 85 overs at the end of Day 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal made an authoritative announcement to the English crowd by smashing a magnificent 101 in his first innings in England.
Shubman Gill, meanwhile, had a memorable captaincy debut as he smashed a ton and remained unbeaten on 127 at the end of Day 1 with Rishabh Pant on the other end.
Looking ahead to Day 2 of this Leeds Test, here are few possible things that can be expected for tomorrow.
A GOOD BATTING DAY EXPECTED
Batters are expected to have another great day on the field Day 2 has historically been the best day to bat in Leeds, as the average score for the day in 304, which is the highest average for any day. At the same time, in search of quick runs, wickets might be expected to fall as 10 wickets on an average have fallen in last three three Tests at this venue on Day 2. All things considered, expect India to post a total well over 500, considering the surface and conditions.
BIG SCORE LOADING FOR RISHABH PANT
Rishabh Pant, who is looking strong, unbeaten on 65, will be expected to post a massive score as his record on Day 2 has been outstanding. He has scored at an average of 51.4 in his career on day two, which is his best on any day for him.
JASPRIT BUMRAH COULD WREAK HAVOC
Jasprit Bumrah will have a massive role to play on Day 2 as the leader of the India's bowling attack as he's taken 26 wickets on Day 2 in the last one year, almost double of the other days. He will be expected to get early breakthroughs and give India a massive advantage by the end of the second day.
The second innings of the Test is when Bumrah is usually at his best as he has taken 23 wickets, which is the most for any bowler in this phase since last year. With England expected to bat tomorrow, Bumrah will be expected to deliver big time.
Unlike day one, which was bright and sunny, day two is expected to be gloomier, and it could be affected by rain. We could see some showers, and there are thunderstorm predictions for the day in Leeds as well. Brace yourself for a start and stop day.