Crawley-Duckett Dominate: England Openers Set New Record Against India

England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have set a new record for the most 50+ partnerships against India in Tests. Their prowess contributed to a strong start in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, alongside a stellar bowling performance from Gus Atkinson.

In a remarkable display of cricketing skill, England's opening pair Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have established a new record for the most 50-plus partnerships against India in Test matches.

The dynamic duo surpassed previous records by adding 984 runs in 18 innings, showcasing their combined batting strength.

This milestone was reached during the final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval.

Duckett's extraordinary performance, scoring 408 runs in eight innings, places him as the second-highest run-scorer in the series. Meanwhile, Crawley's consistent starts, resulting in 264 runs, have bolstered England's top-order.

The match witnessed a powerful response from England's bowlers, with Gus Atkinson claiming a five-wicket haul, complementing the opening stand's 92-run onslaught. By the first session's end on the second day, England trailed by 115 runs, standing at 109/1.

India's innings was wrapped up swiftly at 224, with Atkinson and Josh Tongue leading England's destructive bowling attack.

Brief Scores: England: 109/1 (Zak Crawley 52*, Ben Duckett 43, Akash Deep 1/46) vs India. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)