Stumps | That's the end of day's play. India maintain the upper hand and are in full control. Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin combined to pick three wickets. England are in danger and only a miracle will save them from here on.
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India vs England Highlights 2nd Test 2021, Day 3: ENG 53/3 in Chase of 482 at Stumps
Shubman Gill was the lone wicket to fall in India's second innings as he was out lbw against spinner Jack Leach after scoring 14 runs. Earlier, Ashwin and debutant Axar Patel made full use of the spin-friendly conditions as India bundled out the visitors inside 60 overs.
15 Feb, 16:55 (IST)
England are three down now. Axar Patel picks his second wicket, he has nightwatchman Jack Leach caught. England's woes continues. India continue to dominate.
15 Feb, 16:36 (IST)
India have made an early inroad here with Axar Patel accounting for Dom Sibley. He traps the England opener in front of the wickets. D Sibley lbw b Axar 3(25)
15 Feb, 15:43 (IST)
OUT! End of a fine knock this from Ravi Ashwin. He departs for 106 as Olly Stone bowls him. India post 286 in their second innings and that means the England have been set 482 runs to win this Test. R Ashwin b Olly Stone 106(148)
15 Feb, 15:24 (IST)
Thats's hundred up for Ravi Ashwin! What a Test match he is having in front of the home crowd. Five-wicket haul with the ball and now century. This is his fifth Test century. He joins the elite club of player to have a five-wicket haul and a century in same Test.
15 Feb, 14:57 (IST)
OUT! India have lost their ninth wicket now. Jack Leach picks his fourth wicket as he removes Ishant Sharma. He was looking to go big lost his wicket in the process. Ishant c Olly Stone b Jack Leach 7(24)
15 Feb, 14:41 (IST)
Play resumes after the tea break and India continue to bat. The hosts lead by 419 runs now and are in no mood to declare of now. Maybe they want to mentally tire out the England players.
15 Feb, 13:59 (IST)
No signs of declaration from India yet. The hosts are eight down and the lead is worth 409 runs. Ravi Ashwin is batting on 61. Kuldeep Yadav was the last batsman to be dismissed.
15 Feb, 13:37 (IST)
OUT! Moeen Ali accounts for Virat Kohli. He traps Indian captain in front of the wickets. Kohli opts for DRS but all in vain. This is fifth time Moeen has dismissed Kohli in his Test career. V Kohli lbw b Moeen Ali 62(149)
15 Feb, 13:00 (IST)
That's half-century up for Ravi Ashwin as well. Gets to the landmark with a boundary. The partnership between him and Virat Kohli is now worth 84 off 137 balls.
15 Feb, 12:39 (IST)
That's Virat Kohli's half-century! His 25th in Tests. This is an important one for him, needed some runs under his belt. Meanwhile, India now lead by 371 runs. Ravi Ashwin has moved into 40s as well.
15 Feb, 11:41 (IST)
Lunch, day three | India have swelled up their lead to 351 at lunch on day three. In 30 overs this session, India scored 102 runs and lost five wickets. Virat Kohli is batting on 38 while Ravi Ashwin is on 34.
15 Feb, 11:41 (IST)
Lunch, day three | India have swelled up their lead to 351 at lunch on day three. In 30 overs this session, India scored 102 runs and lost five wickets. Virat Kohli is batting on 38 while Ravi Ashwin is on 34.
15 Feb, 10:51 (IST)
OUT! Another wicket goes down. India have now lost five wickets in this session. Axar Patel is the latest. He misses a straighter one and is trapped in front of the wickets. Axar lbw b Moeen Ali 7(18)
15 Feb, 10:43 (IST)
India have lost half the side but the good thing is that lead is nearing the 300-run mark. Virat Kohli is in the middle and Axar Patel has joined him. India already have a safe total for this pitch, it will be interesting to se how many more will they get.
15 Feb, 10:03 (IST)
OUT! Rishabh Pant is stumped as well. He came out of his crease, the ball spun sharply as Pant missed the line of the ball. Ben Foakes has been superb behind the stumps. R Pant st Foakes b Jack Leach 8(11)
15 Feb, 09:47 (IST)
OUT! Smart work this by Ben Foakes from behind the stumps. Rohit Sharma is stumped. There was extra bounce as well and Foakes did well to collect the ball and remove the bail on time. Rohit's foot was on the line. Rohit st Foakes b Jack Leach 26(70)
15 Feb, 09:42 (IST)
OUT! India lose a wicket early on. Cheteshwar Pujara is run-out. His bat gets stuck in the pitch while trying to get back in the crease. Drama here! C Pujara run out (Ollie Pope/Foakes) 7(23)
15 Feb, 09:16 (IST)
Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of India vs England 2nd Test day 3. India are in good position and lead by 249 runs with nine wickets in hand. Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara are the two unbeaten batsmen in the middle.
Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday picked his 29th five-wicket Test haul to help India strengthen their position in the ongoing second match against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After bowling out England for just 134, India reached 54/1 in their second innings at Stumps on Day Two, thus swelling their lead to 249 runs. Rohit Sharma, who had scored a brilliant 161 in India's first innings, was unbeaten at the crease on 25 and was accompanied by Cheteshwar Pujara who was batting on seven. India vs England Live Streaming Online 2nd Test 2021 Day 3 on Star Sports and Disney+Hotstar: Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs ENG on TV, Online and Listen to Live Radio Commentary.
Shubman Gill was the lone wicket to fall in India's second innings as he was out lbw against spinner Jack Leach after scoring 14 runs. Earlier, Ashwin and debutant Axar Patel made full use of the spin-friendly conditions as India bundled out the visitors inside 60 overs.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes was the lone England batsman who could tackle the Indian bowlers on a wearing 'Chepauk' pitch. He remained not out on 42 runs for which he consumed 107 balls. The right-handed batsman hit four boundaries during the course of his innings. Wasim Jaffer Hilariously Trolls Joe Root After Debutant Axar Patel Dismisses him for 6 During IND VS ENG 2nd Test 2021 (Read Tweet).
Ollie Pope (22) and Ben Stokes (18) were the other two batters who made notable contributions during the course of the England innings. Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts as he scalped five wickets, conceding 43 runs. Ishant Sharma and Patel picked two wickets each while Mohammad Siraj scalped one.
In the morning session, India could add just 29 runs before getting bundled out for 329 as Rishabh Pant remained not out on 58 as India's tail could stay long at the crease. Ajinkya Rahane had also contributed with valuable 67.
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