In a commanding display during the third Test against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Captain Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten at 97, steering India to a notable score of 185/3 at tea on day one. The highlight of the session was the unbroken 152-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, offering a strong resurgence for India.
The second session proved to be exceptional for India as they added 92 runs without losing a wicket, marking the first instance of such a performance in the series. Rohit Sharma and Jadeja displayed a controlled approach after lunch, effectively rotating the strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries as the pitch settled down.
The session commenced with Jadeja edging a four off Mark Wood, while Rohit Sharma showcased his dominance by lofting Tom Hartley for a six. The duo continued their recovery act, achieving India’s first century-plus stand of the series. As boundaries flowed, Jadeja reached his fifty off 97 balls, demonstrating England’s struggle to find assistance from the pitch.
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Rohit Sharma’s aggressive approach continued as he welcomed Joe Root with a six over long-on and whipped Rehan Ahmed for a boundary. Jadeja further contributed by driving Root powerfully for four and pulling him for a six, firmly placing the session in India’s favor.
Brief Scores: India 185/3 in 52 overs (Rohit Sharma 97 not out, Ravindra Jadeja 68 not out; Mark Wood 2-49, Tom Hartley 1-55) against England.
–IANS
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