India vs England: In the world of cricket, few matches have been as thrilling and record-breaking as the 3rd Test between India and England. From Yashasvi Jaiswal’s double century to Jadeja’s five-wicket haul, this match was a testament to India’s dominance in the sport. This article delves into the highlights of the 4th day of the 3rd Test, where India scripted a record 434-run win against England.
India vs England 3rd Test
The Unforgettable Match in Rajkot
The journey from a 0-1 deficit in Hyderabad to a 2-1 victory in Rajkot was nothing short of spectacular. India’s performance in the Rajkot Test was a masterclass in cricket, leading to their biggest-ever win in history. The match saw Jaiswal complete his second double ton, while debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel left a lasting impression with their performances. The latter was particularly exceptional with his wicket-keeping skills. However, the star of the show was undoubtedly Jadeja, who picked up a five-wicket haul in addition to his first-innings century, leading India to a victory by 434 runs.
The Dawn of a New Day India vs England
India vs England: As the sun rose over the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav walked onto the pitch, ready to resume their innings. The pitch, even on the 4th day, showed no signs of serious degradation, setting the stage for an exciting day of cricket.
The Jaiswal-Sarfaraz Carnage India vs England
Yashasvi Jaiswal, scoring a double century for the second time in two Tests, and Sarfaraz Khan, scoring his second half-century in his maiden Test, were the architects of the carnage that unfolded on the pitch. Their unbeaten 172-run stand for the sixth wicket came in just 158 balls, setting England a mammoth target of 557 to chase. India declared at 430/4, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
The Day’s Play India vs England
The day began well for India with Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav at the crease. However, disappointment struck when Gill fell on 91. Jaiswal returned to the crease, resuming his innings on 106 after retiring hurt on Day 3. Jaiswal and Sarfaraz were watchful initially, but they unleashed their full power in the last half an hour of the first session, taking India’s lead to 440 at Lunch. Jaiswal stood just one run away from reaching 150 in a second consecutive Test.
Jaiswal’s All-Round Performance India vs England
Jaiswal showcased his all-round skills on Day 3. He took a stunning catch at slips to dismiss Joe Root early in the day, sparking England’s collapse. This event marked a turning point in the match, with India wresting back control over the course of the day. Jaiswal played a measured innings to reach his half-century in the early part of India’s innings. He then switched gears, unleashing his T20 shots to reach his third Test century in just his 12th Test innings. Jaiswal raced from 35 off 73 to 88 off 101 at one point, scoring 53 runs in just 28 balls.
India and England Playing XI:
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (w/k), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, James Anderson
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (w/k), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Key highlights India vs England
- Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav started batting again in Rajkot. The pitch was still good on the 4th day.
- They helped India get a lead of more than 350 runs. Shubman was close to scoring 100 runs.
- Shubman got out when he scored 91 runs because of a run-out. Kuldeep and Shubman hesitated while running, and England threw the ball quickly.
- Kuldeep also got out soon. He hit a ball from Joe Root and Ben Stokes caught it.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal started batting slowly but then hit many aggressive shots.
- Sarfaraz Khan joined Yashasvi and they both batted well together. They made more than 50 runs together and increased India’s lead to around 440 runs.
- Sarfaraz scored 50 runs in 65 balls.
- Yashasvi scored 200 runs in 231 balls. With this double century, he became the third Indian to score 200 runs in two consecutive Tests after Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli. He also hit 12 sixes, which is the most by any player in a Test innings.
- At the end of the innings, India scored 430/4 in 98 overs and had a lead of 556 runs.
- When England started batting, Ben Duckett got out on the first ball of the 7th over.
- Zak Crawley also got out soon. He was out LBW (leg before wicket) to Jasprit Bumrah.
- Ravichandran Ashwin started bowling after 8.2 overs of England’s innings.
- Ravindra Jadeja got Ollie Pope out. Rohit Sharma caught the ball.
- Jadeja also got Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root out LBW. This was the seventh time Jadeja got Root out.
- Ben Stokes and Rehan Ahmed got out LBW to Kuldeep.
- Jadeja got Ben Foakes out. Dhruv Jurel caught the ball.
- Tom Hartley got out on the first ball of the 37th over, bowled by Ashwin.
- Jadeja got Mark Wood out, caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. This was Jadeja’s fifth wicket in the innings.
- India won the match by 434 runs. This is the biggest win for India in terms of runs. Now, India is leading the series 2-1.
- After this win, India is now second in the World Test Championship ranking, after New Zealand.
Conclusion India vs England
India vs England 3rd Test: Jaiswal, Jadeja gift India biggest-ever win in 577-Test history. The 4th day of the 3rd Test between India vs England will be remembered for many reasons. From Jadeja’s 13th career five-wicket haul to Jaiswal’s 214 in 236 balls, the day was filled with memorable performances. With this victory, India has not only won the match but also etched their name in the annals of cricket history.
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