IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3: India need 9 wickets to win, England 67/1, 332 runs away

IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 3: India need nine wickets on Day 4 to level the 5-match series 1-1 after a shared Day 3. England ended Day 3 at 67/1 needing 332 runs to win. Zak Crawley (29) and nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed (9) were unbeaten on the crease. R Ashwin removed Ben Duckett after he added 50 runs for the opening stand with Crawley. India folded for 255 runs in the 2nd innings to set a 399-run target for England after Shubman Gill led the fight with a fine century to silence the critics. However, there was no support for him. Axar Patel scored 45 while R Ashwin added 29 runs. Tom Hartley bagged four wickets to dismiss India for 255 in the IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2nd innings.

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test

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England clawed their way back into the 2nd Test on Day 3, exploiting early breakthroughs to put the brakes on India’s scoring. Skipper Ben Stokes’ aggressive tactics paid off, with James Anderson weaving another magical spell of swing bowling.

Rohit Sharma’s off-stump was sent cartwheeling by a beauty that straightened ever so slightly after pitching. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t replicate his first-innings heroics, edging one to the slips. Shubman Gill started nervously, surviving a close LBW call, but grew in confidence after Anderson left the attack. Shreyas Iyer looked promising, but fell for 29 in a frustrating dismissal, caught brilliantly by a diving Stokes running back from mid-off.

Rajat Patidar showed glimpses of class during his brief stay, but unfortunately edged one low to the wicketkeeper. While India still holds the lead, England will be the happier team heading into the break, having stemmed the flow of runs and taking crucial wickets.

At the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam today, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will try to extend the lead of Indian team over England on Sunday. With a massive lead already and in-form opener Jaiswal at the crease, India is poised to capitalize on Jasprit Bumrah’s heroics as Day 3 of the 2nd Test against Three Lions gets underway.

Bumrah Wrecks England: Yesterday, the Indian pace spearhead produced a devastating spell of reverse swing, ripping through the English batting order. His six-wicket haul for 45 runs bundled out England for a mere 253, handing India a crucial 171-run advantage.

Jaiswal Ready to Extend Dominance: Youngster Jaiswal, who smashed a magnificent 209 in the first innings, will resume batting alongside skipper Rohit Sharma (13*). They’ll look to build on their lead and put England under further pressure.

Can England Fight Back? Despite the scoreboard deficit, England cannot be counted out. With Ben Stokes still at the crease and a fighting spirit ingrained in their DNA, they’ll be aiming for early breakthroughs to stay in the contest.

Follow the Action Live: Stay tuned for live updates as the drama unfolds on Day 3. Expect Jaiswal to continue his aggressive strokeplay, while England bowlers will target early wickets to stage a comeback.

India vs England 2nd Test: Key Talking Points

• Can Jaiswal convert his start into another big score?
• Will England bowlers find a way to dismiss the dangerous opener?
• Can Stokes lead a lower-order fightback for England?
• Will India press their advantage and put the game out of reach?

Don’t miss a single ball of this captivating Test match! As the battle for control intensifies, Day 3 promises to be an exciting affair.