India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Reddy Picks 2 early wickets; England in Control with 93 runs
The most anticipated home of Cricket “Lords” is hosting 3rd test match between India vs England where India is up against England for 3rd test match where the time of writing, England after winning the toss have scored 95 runs at the loss of 2 wickets where both openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have been dismissed on 18 runs and 23 runs respectively and both wickets came from All rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy where both batters were caught by Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
Then comes the most experienced English batter Joe Root and one of the greats of Test Cricket and Ollie Pope where they together stitched brilliant 50 runs+ partnership to take England score beyond 95 runs at the loss of 2 wickets.
Talking about Individual Bowling spell is shared in the below format:
Jasprit Bumrah so far have bowled13 overs where he gave away 21 runs with an economy of 1.62
Akash Deep so far have bowled 7 overs where he gave away 33 runs at with an economy of 4.71
Mohammad Siraj so far have bowled 10 overs where he gave away 21 runs with an economy of 2.10
Nitish Kumar Reddy so far have bowled 5 Overs where he gave away 15 runs by clinching 2 wickets with an economy of 2.90.
India have been exceptional in terms of their line and length and made sure they didn’t gave away many runs against England.
Team India would be looking to restrict England on paltry score, however the track looks good to bat on so it would be imperatively important to see how Indian bowler will fare on these tracks.
Team India showcased a clinical bowling display against England, keeping things tight and not allowing the opposition batters to score freely. The bowling unit, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, was right on the money with their line, length, and overall discipline.
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s ace pacer, delivered an outstanding spell. In his 13 overs, he conceded just 21 runs at an astonishing economy rate of 1.62. His unrelenting accuracy and subtle variations made it extremely difficult for the English batters to rotate strike or even find boundaries. Bumrah’s ability to bowl long, tight spells without giving away runs continues to make him India’s most reliable bowling weapon.
Mohammad Siraj also impressed with his consistency. He bowled 10 overs and gave away only 21 runs, maintaining a remarkable economy of 2.10. His natural seam movement and aggressive intent kept the batters guessing. Siraj’s tight spells at one end created pressure, allowing other bowlers to attack freely.
Young pacer Akash Deep, despite being slightly more expensive, showed promise. He bowled 7 overs and gave away 33 runs at an economy of 4.71. While he was tested by English batters on occasions, his raw pace and bounce added variety to India’s attack.
The surprise package, however, was Nitish Kumar Reddy. The medium pacer bowled just 5 overs but made a significant impact, picki
ng up 2 crucial wickets for just 15 runs. With an economy of 2.90, he showcased excellent control and smart variations that broke England’s rhythm in the middle overs.
Collectively, India’s bowling unit operated with great synergy. Their control on a pitch that otherwise seems good for batting is commendable. They didn’t give away many loose deliveries, maintained pressure from both ends, and ensured that the run rate stayed in check.
With England struggling to score freely, India will now aim to bowl them out for a paltry total. However, with the pitch still looking good for batting, the Indian bowlers will need to stay consistent and focused to ensure England don’t stage a late comeback. The next session could very well define the course of this Test match
The Five match Test series between India and England will conclude on August first week with the winner of the series will be awarded Tendulkar- Anderson Trophy.
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