At Headingley, England capitalized on India's batting collapse and fielding errors to dominate Day 2. Despite a strong start by India, England's bowlers triggered a collapse, limiting India's score. Jasprit Bumrah bowled with intensity, but dropped catches and lack of support from the other end allowed England to build a strong reply, leaving the hosts in a more advantageous position.
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