Twitter Reactions: Ashwin and Jadeja save the day for India, this time with the bat

Day 2 saw another exhilarating action of cricket at the Mohali stadium. England resumed from their overnight score of 268/8 but could only manage to add 15 runs before Shami sent both the tailenders back to the pavilion in quick succession.

Murali Vijay had another new partner in the series as Parthiv Patel walked out to bat with him. While Vijay got out early, Parthiv scored a steady 42 runs before he was trapped in front of the stumps by Adil Rashid. Initially, the umpire had presumed it as not out but the decision got overturned.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli then set India on course with a 75 run partnership for the third wicket. However, England bowlers made a strong statement after tea. Pujara, Rahane and the debutant Karun Nair were back to the hut in no time, as England bowlers gained some momentum.

Virat Kohli went on to score a half-century before he edged one to Bairstow. With India 6 down for 204 runs, Ashwin and Jadeja played batted sincerely and made sure India didn’t lose another wicket in the day as they were 271/6 at stumps. Ashwin was unbeaten on 57* while Jadeja was batting on 31*.

Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets while Ben Stokes also managed to get a couple of wickets including the prized one of Virat Kohli. Overall, it was a competitive day with both India and England having their own moments.

Twitter enjoyed the Sunday evening by watching some splendid fifties by Pujara, Kohli and Ashwin. Stokes bowled a superb spell that compelled Twitter to praise him as well. Rahane got trolled for another poor outing with the bat. Here are some of the best tweets during the course of the game.

Remarkable year for R Ashwin…. both with bat & ball !!! Creditable consistency.. Has played a host of crucial knocks in last 2 series !!!

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) November 27, 2016

In this form, Ashwin passes the true test for an all-rounder: he can be picked either for batting or bowling.

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) November 27, 2016

Ravi Ashwin now the 23rd player and 5th Indian to score 1000+ runs and take 100+ wickets at home in Test Cricket. #INDvENG

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) November 27, 2016

Super half-century this by @ashwinravi99. Hasn't given it away despite the injury. Much needed stand with @imjadeja.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) November 27, 2016

If @imjadeja plays the way he is playing today ..This Indian team is going to dominate world cricket for long . Great application #INDvENG

— sanjay mishra (@CricketMishra) November 27, 2016

So, 283 not such a bad score then. And the track hasn't disintegrated yet either.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 27, 2016

R Ashwin 3rd Indian to 500+ runs and also claim 50+ wkts in same calendar year
Vinoo Mankad in 1952 & Kapil Dev in 1979 and 1983#IndvEng

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 27, 2016

Wonderful catch, brilliant run out and England are back in the game. 204/6 so 79 behind

— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) November 27, 2016

#stokes #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/YyZyhN7qOQ

— Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) November 27, 2016

This #IndvsEng series is fast turning into a Virat Kohli vs England contest!!#INDvENG #EngVsInd

— Chinmay Jawalekar? (@CricfreakTweets) November 27, 2016

Cook doesnt deserve 3 spinners in a Test on Asian tracks, fails to use them #INDvENG #EngVsInd

— Tabrez Shaikh (@its_tabrez_4u) November 27, 2016

Ravi Shastri explaining the difference between Bullet & Tracer Bullet. Lol

— Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) November 27, 2016

Take a bow, Kohli! I've lost count how many times I've used that word for you. #INDvsENG

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 27, 2016

The last Indian run-out on Test debut before Karun Nair – Anil Kumble at Manchester in 1990#IndvEng

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 27, 2016

Talent! What an incredible bit of fielding… not like Kohli to send his partner back ? great fightback from England #EngvInd

— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) November 27, 2016

for taking that review rahane should be given out in the second innings too #INDvENG

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 27, 2016

#Pujara'S purple patch; Thats how one can define his run this season . Always happy to see him score runs !! Very well played @cheteshwar1

— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) November 27, 2016

Mr.Consistent @cheteshwar1 Pujara ,Test Match batting at its best.
Need a big first innings lead.#IndvsEng

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 27, 2016

Kohli at it again ?? Does he ever not get runs? Freakkkk! ?? #INDvENG

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) November 27, 2016

Parthiv Patel 40

That's one more than Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul made in four innings#INDvENG

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 27, 2016

Players who walk should be fined for showing dissent. #INDvENG

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) November 27, 2016