India vs England LIVE action from Day 3 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds, saw an action-packed session where Jasprit Bumrah picked up a brilliant five-wicket haul, while Harry Brook heartbreakingly fell one run short of a century. England were bowled out for 465, just six runs behind India’s total of 471, making this Test evenly balanced and thrillingly poised as we head into Day 4.
Harry Brook’s 99 Shatters English Hopes of a Lead
Harry Brook was the standout performer for England, playing a quickfire 99 off just 112 deliveries. He struck 14 boundaries and a six, counterattacking the Indian bowlers with flair and confidence. However, his aggressive intent proved costly when he top-edged a short ball from Prasidh Krishna just one run short of his century. It was a moment of heartbreak, both for Brook and England, as his wicket broke a key stand and halted the momentum.
Lower Order Surge Pushes England to 465
Brook’s innings was well supported by wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, who added a solid 40, and by Chris Woakes (38) and Brydon Carse (22), who added crucial runs in the lower order. Together, England’s last six wickets contributed 240 runs—an area where they clearly outperformed India, who only managed 41 runs from their last six wickets. The difference in lower-order performance played a key role in narrowing the gap between the two teams. India vs England LIVE
Jasprit Bumrah Leads with the Ball – Fifer of Class
India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, had to work hard for their wickets. Bumrah, who picked up his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, was relentless with his lines and lengths. He bowled with pace and precision, dismissing Woakes with a sharp nip-backer and cleaning up Josh Tongue to wrap up the innings. Despite some wayward moments from the other bowlers, Bumrah remained India’s most threatening force on Day 3.
Prasidh Krishna Takes Key Wickets, But Lacks Discipline
Prasidh Krishna provided valuable breakthroughs, claiming 3 for 128, including the wickets of Ollie Pope (who had scored 106 earlier), Jamie Smith, and Brook. However, he was inconsistent with his lines and conceded runs at a high economy rate. Mohammed Siraj struggled with his rhythm, leaking runs and failing to maintain pressure from his end. Ravindra Jadeja bowled with discipline but was let down by poor fielding support. India vs England LIVE
India’s Fielding Woes Continue to Hurt
India’s catching woes continued from Day 2. Rishabh Pant dropped a catch off Brook, while Sai Sudharsan missed a tough chance at short leg to give Smith a life. These missed opportunities proved costly as England’s batters capitalized and added valuable runs. India vs England LIVE
Post-Lunch Session: England Counterattacks Ruthlessly
The second session was especially damaging for India. England scored 138 runs in 23.4 overs after Lunch. Brook and Smith launched an aggressive counterattack, with Brook even smashing Siraj for a six and a four in the same over. Woakes also joined the party, hitting a six and multiple boundaries off Prasidh, as India’s short-ball tactics often backfired. India vs England LIVE
New Ball Brings Hope, But Fielding Lets India Down Again
The new ball, taken early in the second session, offered some initial promise. Bumrah started well with it and even found Brook’s edge—only for Yashasvi Jaiswal to drop a straightforward catch at gully. That miss allowed Brook to continue his aggressive innings, entering the 90s with a six and a four off Siraj. Ultimately, it was Prasidh who removed him, but the damage was done. India vs England LIVE
Late Order Resistance Frustrates India
Carse and Woakes added 50 runs in just 36 balls for the eighth wicket, frustrating the Indian bowlers. Carse hit a couple of streaky boundaries, while Woakes attacked anything short or full. Their partnership took England past 400 and brought the deficit to single digits before Siraj cleaned up Carse with a yorker.
Bumrah Cleans Up Tail Before Tea
Bumrah finished things off just before Tea, dismissing Woakes and Tongue to end the innings. Despite his efforts, India will be concerned about their lack of discipline in the field and the inconsistent support for Bumrah from the other end. India vs England LIVE
Match Poised for a Thriller Heading into Day 4
As things stand, India lead by only six runs heading into the final two days of the match. With the pitch offering occasional bounce and uneven bounce, batting on Day 4 and 5 will not be easy. The match is beautifully poised, and both teams will look to take the upper hand with strong performances in the second innings.
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Brief scores: India 471 lead England 465 (Ollie Pope 106, Harry Brook 99, Ben Duckett 62; Jasprit Bumrah 5-83, Prasidh Krishna 3-128) by 6 runs.
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