Wow what a win, spent most of the morning trying to get my TNT sport account reactivated which they cancelled for some unknown reason , no success so far but I have received a txt asking how the did
Just watched the 2nd innings highlights. Apart from the run-out + the two "blood rush to the head" stumpings on the India tail, it looks like steady/accurate spin bowling won the day.
India didn’t attack the spinners as they had done in the first innings. They played quite defensively, allowing Hartley, in particular, to settle and find his rhythm and control, which was lacking in the first innings. There wasn’t massive turn, but a few balls caused problems. Great ball to dismiss Bharat; Root produced a good one to get Rahul. And you shouldn’t underestimate how good a captain Stokes is - and how much of a talisman he is in the field. Brilliant run out of Jadeja.
Spoiler: Opinion that would spoil the result. Ryder's done well to make himself some money recently, but that probably should be it for him. Munguia's volume of punches and his power make up for his dubious defence. He's very hittable and someone will take advantage of it one day. Not today, though.
Ireland very strong against France in the 6 Nations opener in Marseilles. 10-17 at HT and France down to 14. We should have another 3 or 5 points on the board, so 2nd half will be interesting...
