England enjoyed a promising initial 15 minutes, but India swiftly seized control on Day 3 of the Test match. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root, paving the way for Kuldeep Yadav to claim Jonny Bairstow in the following over. Kuldeep’s mastery continued, forcing Ben Duckett to depart at 153 off 151. Throughout the first session, Kuldeep’s bowling proved virtually unplayable, restricting England to a sluggish run rate, barely crossing three, a significant drop from Day 2.
While Day 2 saw Ravichandran Ashwin achieving a historic milestone with his 500th wicket, India faced a setback as the senior spinner withdrew from the match due to a family emergency on Friday. As a result, India faces a challenging task for the remainder of the Test. Despite losing three wickets, England appeared relatively content at the end of the second day.
The first session witnessed India taking command early, with Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav dismissing Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, respectively.
- Kuldeep’s pivotal wicket of Ben Duckett came as a significant breakthrough, with the England opener departing at 153 off 151.
- England suffered a late setback as Ollie Pope fell victim to Mohammed Siraj.
India’s bowling prowess, particularly Kuldeep Yadav’s remarkable performance, has shifted the balance in their favor, setting the stage for an intriguing contest in the remaining sessions. With Ashwin’s absence, India faces the challenge of maintaining their dominance, while England aims to capitalize on the momentum gained towards the end of Day 2. The match is delicately poised, and the unfolding events promise an intense battle between bat and ball in the subsequent sessions of this Test encounter.
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