In response to England's first innings score of 112 runs, India have put themselves in a strong position on Day 1 of the 3rd Test match, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Despite losing three wickets, the hosts are gaining momentum and are 99 for three at Stumps, after 33 overs. Rohit Sharma, is currently unbeaten with Ajinkya Rahane, and the duo will be aiming to build a partnership on Day 3. Earlier, Rohit built a strong partnership with Virat Kohli, but the Indian captain was dismissed by Jack Leach. Also, Rohit has registered a half-century, and will be aiming for a ton. Other than Kohli, Leach also took the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer dismissed Shubman Gill. England initially won the toss, and were bowled out in 48.4 overs. Axar Patel was in top form for the home side, registering six wickets. He dismissed Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Archer and Stuart Broad. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin registered the dismissals of Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Leach. Ishant Sharma, who is also in his 100th Test match, registered the wicket of Dom Sibley. The series is finely poised at 1-1, and this is also the first international match in this venue since its renovation. This is also the second Day-Night Test held in India. The visitors will be aiming to register some quick wickets on Day 3, and the hosts will be hoping to take an early lead.. (SCORECARD)
3rd Test, Day 1Â Highlights Between India (IND) vs England (ENG), Straight From Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad
No run, IND: 99/3 | End of play on Day 1
OUT!!! Virat Kohli b Jack Leach 27 (58)
One run, Rohit Sharma brings up his half-century!
OUT! Cheteshwar Pujara lbw b Jack Leach 0 (4)
OUTTT! Shubman Gill c Zak Crawley b Jofra Archer 11 (51)
No run, IND: 5/0 | Dinner Break
OUTTT!! Ben Foakes b Axar Patel 12 (58)
OUT! Stuart Broad c Jasprit Bumrah b Axar Patel 3 (29)
REVIEW BY VIRAT KOHLI!
Two runs, ENG: 100/8
OUT! Jack Leach c Cheteshwar Pujara b Ravichandran Ashwin 3 (14)
OUT! Jofra Archer b Axar Patel 11 (18)
No run, superb bowling!
OUT! Ben Stokes lbw b Axar Patel 6 (24)
OUT! Ollie Pope b Ravichandran Ashwin 1 (12)
One run, ENG: 81/4 | Tea
OUT! Zak Crawley lbw b Axar Patel 53 (84)
OUT! Joe Root lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin 17 (37)
FOUR! Zak Crawley reaches his half-century!
OUT! Jonny Bairstow lbw b Axar Patel 0 (9)
OUT!!! Dom Sibley c Rohit Sharma b Ishant Sharma 0 (7)
Ishant Sharma receives a special cap and a memento
Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Ishant Sharma
Here are the playing XIs
Would have batted first as well: Virat Kohli
Hope to get a big score: Joe Root
England win toss, elect to bat
WATCH: Rohit Sharma excited ahead of the third Test
WATCH: Ishant Sharma gears up ahead of his 100th Test
India vs England: RECAP
Will miss being at the stadium today: Sourav Ganguly
Hailed by fans and cricketers!
Head-to-head in Ahmedabad between India and England
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Narendra Modi Stadium!
Sports Minister addressing the event in Ahmedabad!
Ishant's special century!
India Cricket Team
England Cricket Team