The third Test between India and England played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, witnessed a dominant performance by the hosts. India secured a massive lead and put themselves in a commanding position to win the series.
Match Details:
- Dates: February 15-19, 2024
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- Result: India won by 434 runs
Complete Stats:
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Highest Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 445 | 10 | Rohit Sharma (131) |
| India | 2 (D) | 430 (D) | 4 | Yashasvi Jaiswal (214*) |
| England | 1 | 319 | 10 | Ben Duckett (153) |
| England | 2 | 122 | 10 | Mark Wood (33) |
Top Knocks:
- India: Rohit Sharma (131), Shubman Gill (91), Yashasvi Jaiswal (214*)
- England: Ben Duckett (153), Ben Stokes (41)
Day-wise Summary:
- Day 1: India got off to a flying start thanks to centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. They ended the day at a commanding 342/3.
- Day 2: India continued their batting dominance, adding another 103 runs before getting bowled out for 445. England, in response, lost wickets at regular intervals and were bundled out for 319, thanks to a five-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj. India ended the day with a lead of 126 runs.
- Day 3: India openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal extended their lead further, putting on a century partnership. While Rohit departed after a fifty, Jaiswal continued his impressive knock and remained unbeaten on 115 at stumps. India’s lead swelled to 322 runs.
- Day 4 (Lunch): Jaiswal continued his blazing form, reaching a well-deserved double-century. He found a good partner in Sarfaraz Khan (22*), and the duo extended India’s lead to 440 runs at lunch.
How the Match Turned India’s Way:
- Solid batting performance: India’s top order, led by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, set the tone with brilliant centuries. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s continued brilliance in the second innings further consolidated their position.
- Effective bowling attack: The Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj’s five-wicket haul, restricted England to a modest total in the first innings. They continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals in the second innings as well.
- Clinical fielding: India displayed tight fielding throughout the match, taking crucial catches and putting pressure on the English batsmen.
- Spin dominance: The Indian spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, exploited the pitch conditions, picking up crucial wickets and restricting England’s scoring rate.
- England’s batting struggles: England’s batsmen failed to cope with the Indian bowling attack, consistently losing wickets at regular intervals.
Conclusion:
With a commanding lead and two days left in the match, India is in a strong position to win the third Test and take a crucial 2-1 lead in the series. England needs a miraculous comeback to avoid defeat
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