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In the ongoing fourth Test between England and India in Ranchi, Shoaib Bashir emerged as the game-changer in the post-lunch session on the second day, tilting the balance in favor of England. India, facing a challenging situation, found themselves four wickets down at Tea, courtesy of Bashir's impactful bowling performance. His crucial scalps included Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, and the dangerous Ravindra Jadeja.
Gill initiated the session with a positive approach, confidently stepping down the track to Bashir and displaying aggressive strokes. However, Bashir had other plans as he deceived Gill with a delivery that beat the inside edge, successfully appealing for an lbw decision. Shortly after, Patidar, who had started briskly with four boundaries, fell victim to Bashir's spin, trapped lbw. The offspinner's ability to exploit the conditions troubled the Indian batsmen.
Jadeja, in an attempt to counterattack and relieve the mounting pressure, showcased his aggressive intent by taking on Tom Hartley, hitting a six straight down the ground and following it with a powerful slog sweep. Despite Jadeja's brief resistance, Bashir struck again, forcing him to inside-edge a delivery to a fielder at short leg.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, witnessing the fall of wickets at the other end, reached his fifty, providing a glimmer of hope for India. The young batsman's resilience will be crucial for India to prevent England from gaining complete control of the game.
At Tea, India stood at 131/4, trailing England's first-innings total of 353 by 222 runs. The match delicately poised, with England's bowling, particularly Bashir's, proving effective against the Indian batting lineup. The upcoming sessions will be crucial for both teams as they vie for supremacy in this pivotal Test match.
In summary, Shoaib Bashir's impactful spell in the post-lunch session has given England a significant advantage, putting India on the back foot and setting the stage for an intriguing contest in Ranchi.