IND vs Eng Testing: History in Headingley! After Alastair Cook to do this in 30 years, Ben Docket is the only second opener. Cricket news
After Alastair Cook’s feat, Ben Docket has become the second English opener in 30 years to get a twin 50-plus score in a headingley Test match against India. Docket scored 62 runs in the first innings and chased it with an unbeaten century in the second innings, with his first second innings in Test cricket.In the first innings, Docket maintained England’s speed, scoring 62 off 94 balls including nine borders, before Jasprit Bumrah stumped him by stumping him.The left -handed batsman continued his impressive form in the second innings, quickly moved forward in his century. His innings was marked by an aggressive strokeplay against the Indian bowling attack led by Captain Shubman Gill.When he was on 97 runs, Docket received an important reprise. He attempted a bridge shot that became aerial, but Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped the catch, a lot to the disappointment of bowler Mohammad Sirj. This was Jaiswal’s fourth match, which had already dropped three opportunities in the first innings.
Taking the maximum advantage of his second opportunity, Docket arrived with a reverse sweep in his century which went for four runs. He celebrated a milestone with a jump and fist pump under the sky of the cloud of Headingley.This century was particularly important as it first marked that an England batsman scored a hundred in the fourth innings of a Test match, as Alstare Cook’s unbeaten 109 against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2010.During his innings, Docket, effectively handled the initial threat offered by Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Sirj, gave England a strong foundation to control the match proceedings. His performance performed an impressive mix of composition and aggressive batting, helping England maintain a commanding position in the series opener.
