The third day's play has come to an end and it has been a very good day for India. On the backfoot after Ravi Ashwin withdrew due to a family emergency, the Indian bowlers did very well to bowl England out for just 319 runs on the board. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj were splendid in the morning and India wrapped up England's innings shortly after lunch. India then bounced back remarkably well with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a fine hundred before retiring hurt. Shubman Gill, his partner at the other end, too stroked his way to a half-century and the two youngsters gave a glimpse of what India's future might look like in the longest format of the game. England did fight back with Rajat Patidar falling to Tom Hartley. India will be mightly pleased with their effort today as they attempt to bat England out of this contest.
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India's bowling attack failed to take early wickets after their first innings effort yielded 445 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj were the ones who took one wicket apiece for India. Ashwin meanwhile, took his 500th wicket in Test cricket when he dismissed Zak Crawley.
OUT! Rajat Patidar has been dismissed and it is a very soft dismissal. Tom Hartley himself lets out a shy smile as Patidar hits it straight to the fielder. The Madhya Pradesh batsman remains in search of a good score in the Test arena.Ā Rajat Patidar c Rehan Ahmed b Tom Hartley 0(10)
Yashasvi Jaiswal has retired hurt after experiencing a lot of pain on his back. The left-hander took treatment but could not continue and walked off to an ovation at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. This is a right decision with the fourth Test not very far away.Ā
After a terrific innings so far, Yashasvi Jaiswal seem to be battling a lot of pain on his back. The physio has come out and after some treatment, Jaiswal is looking to continue.
HUNDRED for Yashasvi Jaiswal! The special talent continues to shine in the biggest stage! Yashasvi Jaiswal has been absolutely sensational today and what a knock this has been. After a cautious start, he blasted the attack to all parts of the ground and deservedly is soaking in the applause. He and Shubman Gill have put India in the driver's seat.Ā
Yashasvi Jaiswal is tearing apart the England bowling attack on his own with some breathtaking shots in the past few overs. He has taken off after a slow start and now, he is looking to score as quickly as he can in a bid to help India finish the day's play on a high here.Ā
FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal! The left-hander is upping the ante in some style after a cautious start. Yashasvi Jaiswal has continued his good form in this series and notched up yet another score in excess of fifty. He and Shubman Gill have put up a good partnership here with India firmly on top.
India continue to be on top in this Test match. dominating the second session today by bowling out England. Despite losing Rohit Sharma, India are ahead by 170 runs and Shubman Gill along with Yashasvi Jaiswal will now aim to make it big and bat for the remaining part of the day today.Ā
OUT! England have struck early and Rohit Sharma is the one to fall. The Indian captain attempted a sweep shot off a full delivery and was hit right in front with DRS showing three reds. Joe Root has produced an early wicket and England will aim for some more. Rohit Sharma lbw b Joe Root 19(28)
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have provided a calm start to this innings, as was required in such a situation. These are good batting conditions in Rajkot and India would know that if they get to around 250 to 300 more runs, they can bat England out.Ā
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have joined forces at the crease once again and the Indian captain has gotten off to a blazing start, scoring two boundaries off the first over bowled by James Anderson. India will want to get another 250-300 runs to put England under pressure here in this match.Ā
OUT! India have bowled out England with Mohammed Siraj fittingly taking the last wicket as he sends James Anderson's off-stump for a cartwheel. What a collapse this has been from England, who looked in control of this match at the start of Day 3. India struck regularly in both the sessions on Day 3 and now, will seek to build on his 126-run lead. James Anderson b Mohammed Siraj 1(3)
OUT! Another wicket for India! What is happening with England here, they seem to be in some kind of a rush. Tom Hartley dances down the track to Ravindra Jadeja and he missed the ball with Dhruv Jurel affecting a fine stumping. England have lost four wickets now in a quick span of time. India completely on top. Tom Hartley st Dhruv Jurel b Ravindra Jadeja 9(17)
OUT! Mohammed Siraj has struck again and dismissed Rehan Ahmed with a good yorker. Rehan thought he dug out the yorker but he was not able to eventually with the ball going on to crash into the stumpps. India have been all over England here. Rehan Ahmed b Mohammed Siraj 6(13)
OUT! One more wicket for India and now, it is Ben Foakes who falls. Mohammed Siraj bowls a slower delivery and Foakes chipped a ball straight to Rohit Sharma. England have lost both set batters after lunch. Ben Foakes c Rohit Sharma b Mohammed Siraj 13(37)
OUT! India have one more wicket and it is that of the captain Ben Stokes, who has to go back to the hut now. Ben Stokes c Jasprit Bumrah b Ravindra Jadeja 41(89)
And it is lunch on Day 3. A very good session for India with Kuldeep Yadav taking two wickets and Jasprit Bumrah one. Ravichandran Ashwin's absence was always going to be a huge loss for India but Kuldeep stepped up with a lot of character and made a mark on his Test match. Bumrah also got a wicket, dismisses Joe Root. Ben Stokes is out in the middle unbeaten on 39 and he holds key here for England.
OUT! Kuldeep Yadav has struck again and dismissed Ben Duckett, who has been the thorn in India's stride so far. The left-hander played a cut shot to a ball short and wide outside off-stump and hit it straight to Shubman Gill. India have taken three wickets now and are on top at the moment. Ben Duckett c Shubman Gill b Kuldeep Yadav 153(151)
It was a good day for both India and England but at the end of day 2 of the 3rd Test England were on top as Ben Duckett smashed his way past to his career's third Test century which came in just 88 balls. Ben Duckett took on India's bowling attack with ease. Duckett is currently not out and batting on 133 runs in just 118 deliveries. England will be looking forward to putting more and more runs on board.Ā Ravi Ashwin Pulls Out of Ongoing India vs England 3rd Test Due To Family Medical Emergency.
India's bowling attack failed to take early wickets. Only Ravi Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj have been successful in taking wickets. Ravi Ashwin has achieved the mark of 500 wickets in Test cricket. Ashwin has pulled out of the rest of the 3rd Test due to a family emergency as told by BCCI. Jasprit Bumrah is still wicketless but it will be interesting to see him with a new ball on a new day. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will have to find some rhythm as well as they were less economical on day 2 of 3rd Test.Ā IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2024 Day 2: Ben Duckett Hundred Puts India Under Pressure as England Race to 207/2 at Stumps.
For England, Ben Duckett and Joe Root are on the crease and will be facing the new ball on day 3. Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley went down cheaply for England. Ben Duckett on the other hand never looked under pressure and will be looking forward on the same note for the new day. England trails by 238 runs and should not lose many wickets if they want to continue to take over India. On the other Indian bowlers will be figuring out how to take down England's batting lineup.
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