Zak Crawley announced himself with a stunning double hundred in this match. His 267 off 393 balls was a perfect blend of class and temperament — England’s 10th highest Test score ever!
A fiery knock that came when England needed to fight back in the Ashes. Crawley’s 189 off just 182 balls was a counter-attacking masterpiece.
On a spinning track, Crawley’s fluent 77 was England’s lone resistance. His intent-driven batting earned praise in a difficult series.
Against a lethal pace attack on a fast Centurion pitch, Crawley’s composed 76 helped England stay in the game. It was a technically sound innings under pressure.
Opening against Ashwin and Axar on a turning Chennai track, Crawley played a brave and positive knock that impressed fans and critics alike.