ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 3: Major highlights and key performances

Day 3 of the 1st Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in Headingley, Leeds, on June 22, 2025, delivered a gripping battle as England fought back valiantly but India maintained a slender upper hand. England, starting the day at 209/3, were bowled out for 465, just six runs short of India’s first-innings 471. Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded the attack with a five-wicket haul, as Ollie Pope (106) and Harry Brook (99) were the architects of England's fightback. India countered by reaching 90/2 at stumps on Day 3, growing their overall lead to 96 runs. The day, characterized by changing momentum and patches of rain, saw play end early due to rain interruptions, setting the stage for a crucial Day 4, with play commencing tomorrow at 3:30 PM IST.

England 1st Innings: All Out for 465

England resumed at 209/3 and added 256 runs to be all out for 465 in 100.4 overs, falling just six runs short of India’s first-innings total of 471. Ollie Pope (106 off 137, 14 fours) fell early, caught by Rishabh Pant off Prasidh Krishna, unable to add to his overnight score, while Harry Brook (99 off 112, 11 fours, 2 sixes) led the charge, surviving drops on 46 and 82 before being bowled by Mohammed Siraj. Ben Stokes (20 off 52, 3 fours) and Jamie Smith (40 off 52, 5 fours, 1 six) provided vital lower-order runs, with Chris Woakes (38 off 55, 3 fours, 2 sixes) and Brydon Carse (22 off 23, 4 fours) frustrating India by chipping away at the deficit from 73 runs at 398/7. The tail crumbled, with Josh Tongue (11 off 18, 2 fours) and Shoaib Bashir (1* off 4) unable to push further. India’s bowlers fought back, with Bumrah (5/83 in 24.4 overs) claiming five wickets, including Woakes, Tongue, and Carse, while Krishna (3/128 in 20 overs) dismissed Duckett, Pope, and Brook. Siraj (2/122 in 27 overs) removed Stokes and Brook, and Shardul Thakur (0/38 in 6 overs) and Ravindra Jadeja (0/68 in 23 overs) kept things tight but took no wickets. Extras (34, including 8b, 18lb, 1w, and 7nb) boosted England’s total, turning the match into a one-innings shootout.

India 2nd Innings: 90/2 in 23.5 Overs

India started their second innings with a narrow 6-run lead but struggled early, posting 90/2 in 23.5 overs at stumps to take their overall lead to 96. Yashasvi Jaiswal (4 off 11, 1 four) was dismissed early, caught by Jamie Smith off Brydon Carse, but KL Rahul (47* off 75, 7 fours) and Sai Sudharsan (30 off 48, 4 fours) survived the new-ball period under cloudy skies. Sudharsan, given a lifeline on 24 by Ben Duckett, was dismissed by Stokes, caught by Zak Crawley, before rain arrived to break the flourishing stand. Shubman Gill (6* off 10, 1 four) joined Rahul to ensure stability. England rotated five bowlers, with Carse (1/27 in 5 overs) and Stokes (1/18 in 5 overs) taking wickets, while Chris Woakes (0/18 in 6 overs), Josh Tongue (0/15 in 5 overs), and Shoaib Bashir (0/11 in 2.5 overs) struggled. Extras (3, including 1b, 1w, and 1nb) added to India’s total, leaving them well-positioned with eight wickets in hand.

Early Finish Due to Rain: Day 3 play was cut short early because of rain setbacks, shortening the last session by losing almost 15 overs.

ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 3: Key Moments

• Bumrah's Five-Wicket Haul: Jasprit Bumrah's 5/83, with late blows to get rid of Woakes, Tongue, and Carse, checked England, though his initial bowling put more workload on himself.
• Pope and Brook's 173-Run Stand: Ollie Pope's elegant 106 and Harry Brook's attacking 99, despite drops on 46 and 82, rescued England from 225/4.
• India's Opening Setback: India lost Jaiswal in the early stages, but Rahul and Sudharsan's partnership was broken by Stokes before rain came into the scene.

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ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 3: Match Scorecard

England 1st Innings – 465/10 (100.4 Overs)

India 2nd Innings – 90/2 (23.5 Overs)