Team India reduced England to 62 for 5 on Day 2 of The Oval Test. However, Ollie Pope (81) and Chris Woakes (50) lifted the hosts to 290, giving them a sizeable first-innings lead of 99.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt reckoned that, with three full days of play left, Team India could put up a good second-innings total. Butt said:
The former Pakistan batter pointed out that The Oval surface is getting easier to bat on and that Team India must take full advantage of the same. Butt added:
After bowling England out for 290, Team India’s openers batted with defiance, taking the side’s score to 43 for no loss at stumps.
“If one of Team India’s players manages a hundred, they will be in with a great chance” - Salman Butt
Team India crumbled at Headingley on Day 4 to undo the hard work of an impressive fightback. Butt acknowledged that the first hour of play on Day 3 will be critical.
He stated:
Team India will resume their second innings on Day 3 at The Oval with Rahul unbeaten on 22 and Rohit on 20.
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