'Indian Team Going To Bed...' - Kevin Pietersen Issues Stark Warning To Rohit Sharma and Co.
As England gears up for the fourth day of the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam, the task at hand is monumental, requiring 332 runs for victory. While the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side holds a commanding position with a substantial target of 399, former England captain Kevin Pietersen believes that the host team should be wary of England's batting prowess.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pietersen praised England's performance, stating, "How good was England today? Needed 10 wickets and got 10 wickets. Captaincy and team v v v good!"
Pietersen further emphasized the potential threat posed by England, noting, "The Indian team going to bed this evening, will at the back of their minds, know the wicket is still good & England will only try and win this game tomorrow. It's going to be fun!"
On Day 3, Shubman Gill's century set the stage for a record victory target of 399 for England. Despite losing opener Ben Duckett for 28, England finished the day at 67-1. Duckett , in partnership with Zak Crawley , contributed to a brisk 50-run stand before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin , who claimed his 497th Test wicket.
With England needing another 332 runs for victory, nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed joined Crawley at the crease. The highest successful fourth-innings target chased against India stands at England's 378 at Edgbaston in 2022, while the most successful chase in India occurred when the hosts secured 387 against England in 2008.
Spinners Tom Hartley and Ahmed played a pivotal role in bowling out India for 255 after Gill's impressive century, showcasing a day of exceptional bowling and fielding brilliance. As the teams prepare for the decisive fourth day, the outcome hangs in the balance, promising an exciting battle between the bat and the ball.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pietersen praised England's performance, stating, "How good was England today? Needed 10 wickets and got 10 wickets. Captaincy and team v v v good!"
Pietersen further emphasized the potential threat posed by England, noting, "The Indian team going to bed this evening, will at the back of their minds, know the wicket is still good & England will only try and win this game tomorrow. It's going to be fun!"
On Day 3, Shubman Gill's century set the stage for a record victory target of 399 for England. Despite losing opener Ben Duckett for 28, England finished the day at 67-1. Duckett , in partnership with Zak Crawley , contributed to a brisk 50-run stand before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin , who claimed his 497th Test wicket.
With England needing another 332 runs for victory, nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed joined Crawley at the crease. The highest successful fourth-innings target chased against India stands at England's 378 at Edgbaston in 2022, while the most successful chase in India occurred when the hosts secured 387 against England in 2008.
Spinners Tom Hartley and Ahmed played a pivotal role in bowling out India for 255 after Gill's impressive century, showcasing a day of exceptional bowling and fielding brilliance. As the teams prepare for the decisive fourth day, the outcome hangs in the balance, promising an exciting battle between the bat and the ball.
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