Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Manjrekar: India 'Hard Done' by Weather in Manchester Test Match
In a cricket match, India batted first and scored 358 runs.
Then, England started their innings with a strong opening partnership.
The pitch conditions changed, becoming easier for batting, which some believe was an advantage for England.
Sanjay Manjrekar thought the weather affected India's batting conditions.
The match is ongoing with England at 225/2 by the end of Day 2.
India scored 358 in their first innings.
England's openers Duckett and Crawley made a 166-run stand.
Both openers fell short of centuries.
England finished Day 2 at 225/2.
Manjrekar stated that India was 'hard done by the weather gods.'
- Who
- Sanjay Manjrekar and Jonathan Trott discussed the match.
- What
- Analysis of a cricket match.
- When
- During Day 2 of the Test match.
- Where
- Old Trafford.
- Why
- To assess the match conditions and potential outcomes.
India's Perspective
England's Perspective
Pitch Conditions
India's Perspective
India was disadvantaged due to changing weather conditions affecting pitch behavior.
England's Perspective
England's batting benefited from the improved pitch conditions.
- Teams
- India, England
- India's 1st Innings
- 358
- England Score (Day 2)
- 225/2
- Opening Partnership (England)
- 166 runs
- Match Location
- Old Trafford