Stokes praises openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley after England’s big win. The captain was extremely pleased with their outstanding batting performance yesterday. England had to get 371 runs to win against India. Duckett and Crawley just went out there and did it. The IND vs ENG 2025 first Test was over pretty quickly after that.
These two guys came out swinging right from the start. Duckett got 149 runs and Crawley chipped in with 65. They put on 188 runs together before Crawley got out. Indian bowlers tried everything but nothing worked against them. People at Headingley went crazy every time they hit boundaries.
Duckett’s Special Skills Against Spin Bowling Impressed Everyone
Duckett played spin bowling really well during his big innings. He used the reverse sweep shot against Ravindra Jadeja many times. This shot confused the Indian spinner and upset his plans. Even captain Stokes asked Duckett for tips about playing spin bowlers. Duckett showed other batsmen how to handle tricky spin bowling.
Stokes watched Duckett carefully and learned from his batting technique. The captain wants to improve his own game against spinners. Duckett’s confidence against spin helped England score runs faster. Indian bowlers found it hard to control the run rate.
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England’s Amazing Record in Big Run Chases
Stokes praises openers but also talks about England’s recent success. The team chased targets of over 250 runs six times under Stokes. Coach Brendon McCullum helps create a calm dressing room atmosphere. Players don’t feel pressure when chasing big totals like this.
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The captain believes in keeping things simple during tough chases. England batsmen focus on scoring runs without taking crazy risks. This method worked perfectly in the IND vs ENG 2025 match. The team stays relaxed even when targets look really difficult.
Stokes and McCullum built a winning culture in English cricket. Players trust their natural batting skills instead of overthinking situations. This confidence helped England win another thrilling Test match against India.
