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India vs England Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Ravichandran Ashwin Strikes For India But England Reach 67/1 At Stumps
India vs England, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: England have ended Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against India at 67/1.
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- Updated:February 04, 2024 04:52 PM IST
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India vs England, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights:Â England have ended Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against India at 67/1. At Stumps, Zak Crawley (29*) and Rehan Ahmed (9*) remained unbeaten at the crease as England still need 332 runs to win. Earlier, Shubman Gill's century propelled India to 255 on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against England. India have now set a target of 399 for England. Resuming the day at 28/0, India lost two early wickets in the form of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal but Gill brought the hosts back into the game. Gill departed after scoring 107 while Axar Patel also scored 45. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of Day 3 of second Test between India and England:
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- 16:48 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: StumpsThis marks the end of play on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England. At Stumps, England's score read 67/1 in 14 overs with Zak Crawley (29*) and Rehan Ahmed (9*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors still need 332 runs to win on the fourth day of the match. The Indian bowlers will aim for some quick wickets in the first session of Day 4.
- 16:41 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin has taken his first wicket of the day as he removed Ben Duckett for 28. Duckett gets confused by the extra bounces as the ball touches the edge and goes up in the air. Wicketkeeper KS Bharat makes a magnificent effort and takes a brilliant catch. First wicket gone for England.ENG 50/1 (10.5 overs)
- 16:33 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: England deal in boundariesIn the last few moments of Day 3, England are creating pressure on India as their openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Kuldeep Yadav, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Duckett.ENG 46/0 (10 overs)
- 16:18 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: India eye breakthroughZak Crawley and Ben Duckett are stitching a good partnership and aim to remain unbeaten till the end of the day's play. However, the Indian bowling unit is desperate to break the strong partnership between the English openers and gain an upper hand in the game.ENG 33/0 (7 overs)
- 16:01 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Crawley-Duckett steadyZak Crawley and Ben Duckett have given a steady start to England in the chase of 399. In the previous over of Mukesh Kumar, the duo scores nine runs, which include two boundaries from Duckett. On the other hand, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and others are aiming for a quick breakthrough.ENG 10/0 (2 overs)
- 15:44 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: England's chase beginsHello and welcome to England's chase of 399 runs against India on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have started the proceedings for England in the chase. On the other hand, pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over for India.
- 15:37 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: India 255 all outRehan Ahmed dismisses Ravichandran Ashwin for 29. With this, India get bundled out for 255, setting up a target of 399 runs for England. For India, Shubman Gill was the main architect with a total of 107 runs. For England, Tom Hartley scalped four wickets while Rehan Ahmed took three wickets.
- 15:28 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Tom Hartley has taken his fourth wicket of the day and this time, he dismisses Jasprit Bumrah for duck. The ball hits the edge of the bat as Jonny Bairstow takes a brilliant catch at the second slip. Ninth wicket gone for India but they are just two runs away from taking their lead across the 400-run mark.IND 255/9 (77.4 overs)
- 15:11 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Ashwin key for IndiaRavichandran Ashwin is standing like a strong wall for Team India. The all-rounder is steadily forming a partnership with pacer Jasprit Bumrah as eight-down India aim to take their lead across the 400-run mark. In the previous over of Rehan Ahmed, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary by Ashwin.IND 242/8 (73 overs)
- 14:46 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Tom Hartley strikes again and this time, Kuldeep Yadav becomes his prey and departs for duck. Kuldeep tries to play a big shot but his shot lacks proper timing and speed as the ball goes up in the air and lands into the hands of Ben Duckett at the mid-on. Eighth wicket gone for India.IND 229/8 (65.5 overs)
- 14:39 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Rehan Ahmed strikes in the very first over of the third session and dismisses KS Bharat for 6. Bharat tries to steal a boundary but fails to time the shot as the ball lands safely into the hands of Ben Stokes at the mid-on. Seventh wicket gone for India.IND 228/7 (64.4 overs)
- 14:36 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: 3rd session beginsHello and welcome to the third sessions of Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England. Before going for Tea, India's score read 227/6, leading by 370 runs. Currently, KS Bharat (6*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease and will now aim to extend India's lead in this session. On the other hand, England bowlers will aim to end the proceedings at the earliest.
- 14:14 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Tea breakThis marks the end of the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England. India's score read 227/6 in 64 overs, leading by 370 runs. Currently, KS Bharat (6*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease for six-down India. England bowlers aim to end the proceedings in the next session.
- 14:00 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Tom Hartley has provided England with another breakthrough as he dismissed Axar Patel for 45. Hartley strikes on Axar's pads but the on-field signals not-out. However, the decision goes to the third umpire, who declares Axar LBW out. India lose their sixth wicket.IND 220/6 (60 overs)
- 13:39 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUTOUT!!! Shoaib Bashir has provided England with the much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Shubman Gill for 104. Gill tries to play a sweep shot the ball touches the glove and travels straight to wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, who takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Fifth wicket gone for India.IND 211/5 (56 overs)
- 13:34 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: India's lead go past 350Shubman Gill and Axar Patel continue to frustrate England bowlers with their partnership. The duo is dealing in boundaries as India's lead breach the 350-run mark. In the previous over of Rehan Ahmed, Axar smashes a boundary and is currently batting at 38.IND 209/4 (55 overs)
- 13:19 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill hits tonShubman Gill takes a single off Shoaib Bashir's delivery and brings up century in style. It is his third century in Test cricket and he brings it up in 132 balls. What a wonderful knock from the India batter, who has been under fire due to some of his poor performances in the past matches.IND 201/4 (51.4 overs)
- 13:13 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Axar nears 50Apart from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel is also playing a good knock and dealing in boundaries. In he previous over of Tom Hartley, he smashes a boundary as the spinner concedes six runs. With this, Axar is inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his fifth half-century in the longest format.IND 198/4 (51 overs)
- 12:50 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill nears tonShubman Gill has changed the momentum of the game as he brutally thrashed Rehan Ahmed. In the previous over of the spinner, Gill smashes a six and two boundaries as Rehan concedes 14 runs. With this, Gill has breached the 80-run mark and inching closer towards his century. Brilliant batting from Gill.IND 165/4 (41 overs)
- 12:34 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Blow for EnglandAs per the recent updates, England star batter Joe Root has sustained an external blow to his right little finger, attempting a slip catch in the first session of Day 3. The medical team has taken him off the field to give him some treatment. Currently, there's no proper confirmation regarding his return.
- 12:29 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill-Axar steadyShubman Gill and Axar Patel are stitching a good partnership for India. The duo is steadily taking Team India ahead in the game as they are rotating the strike at regular intervals. On the other hand, the English bowlers are desperately looking for another breakthrough, in order to keep India in check.IND 145/4 (38 overs)
- 12:20 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: 9 runs off the overTeam India has started the second session on a powerful note as the duo of Shubman Gill and Axar Patel score nine runs off James Anderson. The over includes a boundary by Axar as the duo now aim to stitch a stable partnership and provide India with the momentum.IND 139/4 (36 overs)
- 12:13 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: 2nd session beginsHello and welcome to the second sessions of Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and England. Before going for Lunch, India's score read 130/4, leading by 273 runs. Currently, Shubman Gill (60*) and Axar Patel (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease and will now aim to extend their lead in this session. On the other hand, England bowlers will aim to scalp some quick wickets.
- 11:34 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Lunch!Axar survives a solid over from Rehan Ahmed and it's Lunch time. So, 101 runs and four wickets. England take the session but India lead by 273 runs. Gill unbeaten on 60.
- 11:30 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill solid!I think this will be the last over before Lunch! A good session for England but Gill keeps India ticking. Still some batting to come for the hosts with Bharat and Ashwin.IND: 129/4
- 11:19 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: OUT!Patidar has edged that! Sharp catch by Foakes. Brilliant take as the ball shot through low outside offRajat Patidar c Foakes b Rehan Ahmed 9 (19)IND: 122/4
- 11:09 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: WICKET!Miscued by Iyer and Stokes takes a screamer! He was looking to go over mid-on but skewed his shot high into the off side. Stokes with a fist pumpShreyas Iyer c Stokes b Hartley 29 (52)IND: 111/3
- 11:00 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: 50 up for Gill!Drilled through covers! Full and driven, Atkinson can't cut it off on the boundary. He raises his bat in delightIND: 111/2
- 10:56 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Swept away for four!Goes down and and gets four to deep backward square leg! Moves into the 40s with that boundary. This is excellent batting from Gill. A real confidence booster for the youngsterIND: 102/2
- 10:53 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill-Iyer solid!Gill and Iyer have looked at their absolute best so far! This will be a relief for both of them. However, the job is not done yet. Need a big partnership here.IND: 96/2
- 10:45 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Slashed away past point!Gill picks out the gap! Short and wide from Ahmed and Gill goes on to the backfoot before cracking the ball behind the point sweeper.IND: 87/2
- 10:43 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Root off the ground!Joe Root is off the field right now! He had earlier copped a ball on his finger. The ball fell short off him in the slip and hit his finger. Seemed to be in some painIND: 82/2 (22)
- 10:33 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Iyer finds the gap!Flicked down the leg! Iyer glances it fine for four. Long chase from Bashir but the outfield is quick this morningIND: 69/2
- 10:27 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill changes gearShubman Gill has provided Team India with some momentum as he smashed two consecutive boundaries off Tom Hartley. The spinner concedes nine runs in this over. With this, Team India's lead has gone past the 200-run mark. Terrific partnership between Gill and Shreyas Iyer.IND 66/2 (18 overs)
- 10:18 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: India need some magic!Anderson done after a four-over spell for six runs and two wickets. Shoaib Bashir is into the attack. This partnership remains key for India. These two have to bat long, not just for the team, but for themselves too.IND: 42/2
- 10:09 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Nervy moments for India!Gill and Iyer are being very cautious. No rush to score runs. Batting in these conditions hasn't been easy with the ball twisting and turningIND: 39/2
- 10:01 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill gets lucky!Gill survives again! This time it was given not out by the umpire. On a length, outside off, nips back in, beats the edge clearly. England take the DRS and the umpire call saves GillIND: 35/2
- 09:54 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Gill survives!Gill and India breathe a sigh of relief! On a length, Gill defends in front of the body, playing for the turn, but this goes straight on after pitching. Given out. Replays show there was a spike before contact with the pad. PHEW!!!IND: 34/2
- 09:50 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: Edged and taken!Loose drive from Jaiswal, takes the edge. Pouched by Root at first slip. Anderson is ecstatic. England are back in the contestYashasvi Jaiswal c Root b Anderson 17 (27)IND: 30/2
- 09:39 (IST)IND vs ENG Live: That's a ripper from Anderson!Rohit is gone! What a ball from Anderson! The ball nips away just enough to beat the outside edge and knocks back the off poleRohit Sharma b Anderson 13 (21)IND: 29/1
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