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IND beat ENG by 203 runs | India vs England, Highlights And Cricket Score 3rd Test Match
Pataudi Trophy, 2018
Date: Aug 18, 2018 Start Time: 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT | 11:00 LocalVenue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Shaken by abject surrender in the first two Tests, a desperate India are expected to ring in a slew of changes as they aim at redemption against a rampaging England in a do-or-die third Test, starting on Saturday.For Team India, the Trent Bridge Test will be their last chance to save the series after being outplayed in the first two matches -- by 31 runs Edgbaston and innings and 159 runs at the Lord's. Down 0-2 with only five and half days of competitive cricket in all, skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will be aiming to get the team combination right having bungled at the Lord's.
As a result, India will play their 38th combination in as many matches that skipper Kohli had led. The most awaited change will be 20-year-old Rishabh Pant's imminent Test debut replacing a horribly out-of-form Dinesh Karthik, who might well have played his last international game in the longest format.
With scores of 0, 20, 1 & 0 in four innings coupled with shoddy glovework meant that Karthik was seen giving catching practice to Pant, who also spend considerable time batting at the nets. Being hailed as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successor, Pant's entry into the squad happened after three half-centuries in the two first-class matches against England Lions. Despite a triple hundred and a healthy first-class average of 54 plus, it will still be baptism by fire for the Roorkee-born youngster. He will be facing Messrs Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes and Sam Curran, ready to make life miserable for him just like they have done with his illustrious seniors.
If Pant's Test debut has generated a lot of interest, there is a prayer on every fan's lips that skipper Kohli gets fit enough to wield the willow. It is the impact of the last defeat in swing-friendly conditions across just over six sessions that is still hurting the Indian camp. Throughout the week, they have been left picking up the pieces, mostly in terms of re-evaluating fitness of their key players. In that aspect at least, there is some good news. Jasprit Bumrah is fit again; Ravichandran Ashwin and Hardik Pandya have recovered completely from their hand injuries suffered while batting at Lords, and skipper Kohli has more or less recovered from his back problems.
Never has an injury invoked so much interest since Sachin Tendulkar's tennis elbow. Kohli's condition seemed to have improved a lot and as he had maintained, he will be out there at the toss alongside Joe Root. This is where the hard part begins for India. Having admitted their mistake in picking two spinners at Lord's, it is about time skipper Kohli and coach Shastri hit upon the optimal team combination. Nevertheless, there are bound to be changed in the playing eleven for some vital members of the squad are now seemingly bereft of confidence. Murali Vijay, for example, has scored only 128 runs in 10 overseas Test innings against South Africa and England. An average of 12.8 is tough to ignore, but for a batsman of his calibre, the team management could still afford another chance given that India need to win this game.
At the same time, however, it brings Shikhar Dhawan back into contention. He averages 17.75 against South Africa and England in two Tests this year, and his overall average in England is 20.12 (four Tests). In these two instances, he has scored at a strike-rate of 68.93 and 57.29, respectively, which could once again go in his favour.
Thus, there is every chance that India could opt for their third different opening pairing of Dhawan and KL Rahul in as many Tests, the middle order will be untouched. Especially with Kohli regaining fitness, Karun Nair still isn't seen to be active during practice sessions. It was the case in Birmingham and London, as well as in Nottingham, and playing an extra specialist batsman is not in the management's immediate plans as yet.
If it so transpires, Umesh Yadav will once again be unlucky to miss out, for the team management will be eager to get their best possible combination out on the field. The pitch at Trent Bridge bore a different look than 2014 when these two teams met here. India scored 457 and 391/9 decl in two innings on a flat surface, as England had scored 496 whilst batting once and the match petered out to a draw. The forecast for this third Test is of decent cloud cover through the first four days, and if the Indian team takes into consideration, they would surely opt for just the lone spinner.
Meanwhile, England has a big selection headache on their hands. Ben Stokes' re-assimilation in the squad has gone off smoothly, and after spending the past week away, he went through rigorous batting and bowling sessions on Thursday. He got a decent reception from a sizeable fan gathering ahead of the game, but how the crowd reacts to his presence in the game on Saturday could be a worry for the team management.
Squads
India: Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Rishabh Pant, Karun Nair, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
England: Joe Root (c), Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Oliver Pope, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Jamie Porter, Sam Curran, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Woakes, Ben Stokes.
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India vs England Highlights And Cricket Score 3rd Match - Test Summary
That's it from this Test match. All of a sudden, India are looking smoking hot and have the momentum heading into the next Test match. The home team will be gutted at the moment but they still have the lead in the series and would like to return to winning ways in Southampton. That match starts on 30th August at 1100 local (1000 GMT) and we look forward to your company then. Cheers!
Man of the Match and Indian skipper, Virat Kohli says, it is a very special day for him and he would like to dedicate this victory to the flood victims of Kerala. Further adds it was a much-needed one and the management and the players are very proud of what they have done. Admits they did not panic heading into this game, they needed their batting had to step up and that is exactly what happened. Credits the way his bowlers bowled. Mentions the catching was also excellent in this game. Reckons the partnership between Rahane and him was very important. Adds further, you need determination and grit to play against a quality bowling line-up and Pujara and Jinx did show that. Says the runs he scored is dedicated to his wife who is there with him. States they are really proud of their pacers outpacing the English bowlers. Ends by saying he believes they can surely come back and win the series as the team is hungry.
England skipper, Joe Root, says he has no regrets on the team selection and the decision he made at the toss. He feels they could have bowled slightly fuller and a bit straighter. Credits the way India batted. He admits they underperformed with the bat in the first innings. Further adds that the partnership between Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler is something they should learn from. Mentions they are always looking for new plans against Virat Kohli. Reckons they have managed to keep him quiet but are finding it difficult to get him out. Admits they are working extremely hard on their slip catching which has been very poor. He hopes to get it right as soon as possible as catching is very important. On Bairstow's injury, he hopes that he recovers as soon as possible and wants him fit for the next Test. Admits the conditions have been very tough for the batsmen. States they have got two very good players at the top and he is pretty sure they will come out with a strong response. Appreciates Buttler's knock saying he just proved he is a player who can adjust to all formats.
Coming to India's bowling, they weren't bad in the previous Tests either but here at Trent Bridge, they turned up the heat. The inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah bolstered their pace attack and along with Ishant Sharma, he was next to unplayable. Not mentioning Hardik Pandya's bowling in the first innings will be a grave injustice. His maiden Test fifer completely broke England's batting and sowed the seed for this convincing win. Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin (who wasn't fully fit) also played their supporting roles well. One thing worth emphasizing is their catching, especially in the slip cordon. They just fine-tuned every area and outclassed the hosts in all the departments. Presentation coming up...
Criticism is a good thing if it's constructive and the one getting criticized takes it in a good spirit. Also, self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings. The numero uno Test team took all the criticism in their stride and displayed immense self-belief to achieve their first win of the series. Their batting had the discipline unlike the last two Tests and they looked motivated. Both Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul though will be kicking themselves for getting out in both the innings after doing all the hard work. However, their efforts made it easier for Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane in the first innings and Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in the second innings. The Indian skipper got mentioned twice in the last sentence and that in itself speaks about the brilliance with which he led from the front.
It turned out to be a tale of one session where England lost all their 10 wickets. That really was the massive moment in this Test as that handed India a big advantage, a lead in excess of 150 runs, that too on Day 2 itself. The home team will be very disappointed with their batting effort. A big question mark over their opening pair and then the inconsistencies of the rest of their batsmen as well. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler showed on Day 4 how it's done but that was the only bright spot in an otherwise insipid batting effort.
What an exceptional Test match for India! The Kohli-led team showed great character and grit to bounce back from a morale-deflating loss at Lord's to register a comprehensive win. The series stands at 2-1 now, still in favour of England but this victory has definitely spiced things up for the remaining two Tests.
Right then, it took India just 17 balls to pick the last wicket. The Indian team is celebrating. A crushing defeat for England. The players in the middle are shaking hands. Job well done by the touring team.
Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson. OUT! In the air... and taken! Ashwin gets his name in the wickets column. He bowls this outside off, it is the leg spinner. Anderson does not pick it as he goes on the back foot for the square cut. But the ball turns back in with extra bounce, hits Jimmy on the gloves and lobs behind. Rahane backtracks from first slip and takes a dolly. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Smiles all around in the Indian camp as THEY WIN BY 203 RUNS AND KEEP THE SERIES ALIVE!
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid. Goes for the sweep but gets it off the inner half towards deep square leg for a run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid. Close shave! Ashwin fires it down the leg side, it was probably the leg spinner. Anderson goes for the sweep but misses. The ball just about misses the leg pole.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Adil Rashid. Floats it up on off, Rashid keeps it out.
Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson. Slower through the air on off, Anderson goes for the drive but gets an outside edge wide of the slip cordon and towards third man. Ishant Sharma hares behind it as the ball starts to slow up as it reaches towards the ropes. Ishant does not want to stop it but the ball itself stops before reaching the fence. Sharma has a smile on his face as he picks it up and throws it back in play. The batsmen take three and Anderson is off strike.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. Shortish on off, Rashid guides it to the man at point. No single and Anderson will be on strike for the next over.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. Length again on off, Adil defends it to the man at covers.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. A bumper down the leg side, Rashid goes for the pull but misses.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. Back of a length delivery again on off, Rashid gets behind the line and keeps it out.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. Length on off, Rashid guides it towards point.
Mohammed Shami to Adil Rashid. First runs for England today! On the pads, Adil works it through wide mid on, he did not want to run initially but seeing there was a brace on offer, he goes for it. Ashwin was the fielder who was just jogging after the ball.
Hardik Pandya to James Anderson. One over survived, 'only 89 more to go' for the last pair to play out. A little to wide outside off, Anderson plays inside the line and lets it be.
Hardik Pandya to James Anderson. Good length around off, this one pitches and then moves away. Anderson covers his stumps and tries to block but misses to get hit high on the pads.