In Dharamsala, on day three of the fifth and final Test match, India secured a resounding victory over England by an innings and 64 runs, thereby claiming the series 4-1.
Ravichandran Ashwin led the charge with another five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/77. England crumbled on day three, managing only 195 runs in their second innings after India had enforced a follow-on with a massive lead of 259. Jasprit Bumrah contributed with two wickets (2/38), while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with two (2/24) and one (1/39) wicket respectively.
Amidst England’s struggle, Joe Root stood out with a resilient knock of 83 runs, while Jonny Bairstow’s aggressive 39 added some runs to the visitors’ total.
As the Ranji Trophy final commences on March 10, India’s series triumph could serve as a morale boost for players from Mumbai and Vidarbha, potentially earning them opportunities for national selection.
