Bumrah’s brilliance gives India a 6-run first-innings edge after England post 465; all eyes now on Jaiswal and Rahul as India begin their second innings.
LEEDS, June 22: On a fiercely contested Day 3 of the 1st Test at Headingley, Jasprit Bumrah produced a sensational five-wicket haul to bowl England out for 465 and hand India a slender first innings lead of 6 runs. Despite Harry Brook’s gritty 99 and a late flurry from the English lower order, Bumrah’s spell proved decisive in shifting the momentum back towards the visitors.
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India’s bowling attack, led by Bumrah and supported by Prasidh Krishna (3 wickets) and Mohammed Siraj, clawed back into the game after conceding centuries to Ollie Pope on Day 2 and being tested by a deep English batting lineup. Siraj’s key breakthrough of Brydon Carse with a pinpoint yorker and Bumrah’s double strike at the end—including clean-bowling Josh Tongue—wrapped up England’s innings right before Tea.
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Brook, who fell heartbreakingly short of a century, was the standout for England, guiding them close to parity. His dismissal late on Day 2 still left India with work to do, and Bumrah’s return to form ensured they didn’t fall behind.
India’s Response Begins:
Post Tea, the baton now passes to Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, with a focus on consolidating and extending India’s narrow lead. The trio of Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Jaiswal, who all scored centuries in the first innings, will be expected to shoulder the batting burden once again under the watchful eyes of a charged-up Headingley crowd.
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Gavaskar Critiques Senior Players:
On-air, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced strong criticism of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja for not offering enough support or guidance to young captain Shubman Gill during high-pressure moments. With the match evenly poised, leadership and composure will be under the scanner going into Day 4.
Score Summary at Tea, Day 3:
India: 471 all out
England: 465 all out (Jasprit Bumrah 5/82, Prasidh Krishna 3/94)
India Lead by: 6 runs
Key Talking Points:
- Bumrah’s 5-for: His 10th in Tests, reaffirming his status as India’s pace spearhead.
- England’s tail wags: Despite early breakthroughs, India allowed England to close the gap.
- Focus on Indian openers: India’s 2nd innings will be crucial on a surface that’s beginning to show variable bounce.
- Captaincy dynamics: Gavaskar’s comments may ignite debate around India’s leadership and dressing room dynamics.
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