India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Day 3 of the first Test in Hyderabad promises to be a nail-biter as India, riding a wave of batting brilliance, closes in on victory, leaving England with a mountain to climb. Spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stands on the cusp of a century, unbeaten on 81, while Axar Patel provides sturdy support at the other end. Their unbeaten partnership of 63 has pushed India’s lead to a commanding 175 runs.
Friday belonged to Indian batters, who feasted on a wayward English bowling attack. Five partnerships crossed the 50-run mark, showcasing the depth and resilience of the Indian batting lineup. Jadeja and Axar were as destructive as any, bludgeoning boundaries and frustrating English bowlers with their impeccable shot selection.
England’s woes were compounded by their exhausted spin attack. Jack Leach, their most experienced spinner, suffered a knee injury early on, limiting him to just 16 overs. Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley, thrown into the deep end, struggled to contain the Indian onslaught. Even Joe Root, bowling part-time, looked England’s best bowler with two wickets and impressive consistency.
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INDIA vs ENGLAND 1st Test: Missed chances
But luck wasn’t entirely on England’s side. Missed reviews early on left them depleted, and dropped catches gifted vital lifelines to Indian batsmen. KL Rahul, who reached 86 before holing out, was particularly fortunate after Ben Foakes put down a tough chance off Root.
Despite Rahul’s missed ton, India’s batting depth shone through. Shreyas Iyer and KS Bharat contributed valuable partnerships, with Bharat showcasing his wicketkeeping prowess before a well-played 41.
The stage is now set for an enthralling final two days. Can Jadeja convert his half-century into a match-winning ton and extend India’s lead? Can England exploit the exposed tail and stage a remarkable comeback? With the bowlers expected to play a bigger role on a deteriorating pitch, Day 3 promises a day of nail-biting cricket that could swing either way.
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