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In the second session of the fourth Test in Ranchi, England, led by a determined Joe Root, made a steady recovery after losing five wickets in the opening session. Root, under pressure in this series, changed his approach to adopt a more classical style on a challenging pitch. Alongside Ben Foakes, Root built an unbeaten 86-run partnership, showcasing a solid defensive game and rotating the strike effectively.
Root achieved his first half-century of the series, anchoring England's innings and guiding them through a session without losing a wicket. Foakes provided valuable support, and both batsmen wisely avoided attempting the sweep on a pitch with unpredictable bounce. This partnership was crucial for England after the debutant pacer Akash Deep triggered a top-order collapse in the morning session, claiming three key wickets.
The pitch continued to pose challenges, with spinners and pacers finding assistance, resulting in numerous LBW shouts and successful reviews initially favoring India. Despite the early setbacks, England maintained an attacking approach, benefiting from cameos by Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow.
By the end of the second session, England stood at 198/5, with Root's resilient innings guiding them towards a promising first innings total.