IND vs ENG 1st Test, Day 3: India Take 96-Run Lead as Rahul, Gill Steady the Ship
India ended Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley with a 96-run lead, thanks to a gritty unbeaten partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill after Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant five-wicket haul helped restrict England’s first innings.
After starting the day at 316/5, England managed to post 465 runs, just 6 short of India’s 471. Ollie Pope scored a composed 106, while Harry Brook fell agonizingly short of a century on 99. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling attack with figures of 5/83, his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests.
In reply, India’s second innings began cautiously. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan were dismissed early, but KL Rahul (47*) and Shubman Gill (6*) ensured there was no further damage as India closed the day at 90/2 in 23.5 overs.
Key Performers – Day 3:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 5/83 – continued his dominance against England with precise pace bowling.
- KL Rahul: 47* – anchored the Indian innings with maturity and patience.
- Harry Brook: 99 – fell just one run short of a century, helped England stay in the contest.
India’s fielding, however, remained a concern, with multiple dropped catches allowing England to recover and close the gap in the first innings.
What to Expect on Day 4:
With a 96-run lead and two settled batters, India will aim to build a target of over 250 runs. England, on the other hand, will look for quick wickets on Day 4 to stay in the match. Weather conditions may also impact the play, as showers have already caused delays in this Test.