The opening Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England, being played at Headingley from June 21-25, remains finely balanced as England reached 349/6 at lunch on Day 3, still trailing India’s first-innings total of 471 by 122 runs.
When last reports came in England score was 367/6 in 84.3 overs. Harry Brook was batting at 82 runs from 101 balls. He struck 10 boundaries and a Sixer.
England Win Toss, Elect to Bowl First
On Day 1, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing favorable early conditions at Headingley. “We want to try and use the early conditions. It’s been a long time coming, but we’re ready,” Stokes said at the toss.
India, led by new Test skipper Shubman Gill, handed a debut cap to left-hander Sai Sudharsan, while Karun Nair returned to the side after a long absence. Gill noted he would have bowled first as well, expecting the pitch to flatten out later in the match.
Day 1 highlights
Playing XIs for the 1st Test
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
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England’s Middle Order Holds Firm
After resuming Day 3 at 209/3, England lost Ollie Pope early for a well-crafted 106. However, Harry Brook (68*) and the lower middle order resisted India’s attack, keeping the hosts in the contest.
Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s standout bowler with 3 wickets, while Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj chipped in with key breakthroughs.
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