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India vs England Highlights, 3rd Test, Day 1: India 99/3 at stumps, trail by 13 runs

IND vs ENG 3rd Test, Day 1 Highlights: India were 99 for 3 in reply to England's 112 all, at stumps on the first Test of the third Test. At the close of play, opener Rohit Sharma was batting on 57 and giving him company was vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on 1.

India vs England Highlights, 3rd Test, Day 1
India vs England Highlights, 3rd Test, Day 1

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Feb 24, 2021, 22:04:30 IST

Stumps on Day 1

That's stumps on Day 1. After bowling out England for 112, India were 99 for 3. Rohit Sharma (57*) and Ajinkya Rahane (1*) will resume the Indian innings on the second day of the play. The hosts are 13 runs behind.

Feb 24, 2021, 22:01:33 IST

Leach to Kohli: BOWLED

That was amazing delivery from Jack Leach to get rid of the Indian captain. Length ball, and Kohli looked to play for the turn. But it just skidded straight on. Gets the bottom edge and on to the off stump.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:55:58 IST

Archer to Rohit - FOUR

FOUR! Fuller delivery from Archer and nicely clipped by Rohit Sharma towards the midwicket region. Jack Leach could stick his hand to the ball and India gets four runs. IND: 98/2

Feb 24, 2021, 21:52:27 IST

Rohit survives a stumping

Rohit Sharma survives a stumping chance after the TV replay showed his foot grounded during the bails were dislodged by Ben Foakes. The Indian opener attempted the sweep shot but missed at the end. Foakes was quick enough to whip off the bails but "foot is grounded" said the third umpire, Shamshuddin.

The visitors looks unpleased again.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:44:33 IST

Kohli dropped on 24 by Ollie Pope

Kohli continues to have luck on his side as he gets dropped on 24 at the gully. Back-of-a-length ball, wide outside off and the extra bounce to surprise the Indian captain. Pope drops a straight catch and Kohli gets a life. IND: 91/2

Feb 24, 2021, 21:36:42 IST

Anderson to Kohli - FOUR

A stunning boundary from Virat Kohli. Anderson bowled it wide outside off and the Indian captain punches it hard past cover.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:32:56 IST

50 partnership between Rohit and Kohli

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma brings up a 50-run stand for the third wicket. India are 84 for 2 after 27 overs and trail by 28 runs.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:24:24 IST

Half-century for Rohit Sharma

· 12th Test fifty

· 2nd fifty+ score vs England

· 6th fifty in India

Feb 24, 2021, 21:22:14 IST

Stokes to Rohit - FOUR

FOUR! Rohit goes hard on the punch and fetches it from wide of off-stump. Finds a thick edge and the ball flies over the slip cordon for four runs.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:12:54 IST

Stokes to Kohli - FOUR

After bowling a wide ball, Ben Stokes gets punished by Kohli for a boundary. A perfect shot to describe the class of the Indian captain. Waited for the ball, had his time and then just flicked through mid-wicket.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:10:50 IST

An expensive over from Jack Leach

That was an expensive over from the England spinner - Two singles, as many doubles and a boundary. A total of 10 runs from the fifth over of Jack Leach. IND: 67/2

Feb 24, 2021, 21:07:50 IST

Leach to Rohit - FOUR

FOUR! Another boundary from the HITMAN. Didn't time it well though... Used his feet well and dragged through wide of mid-on for four runs.

Feb 24, 2021, 21:04:02 IST

Ben Stokes into the attack

Ben Stokes comes into the attack and Virat Kohli welcomes him with a boundary. A cracking pull on the front foot through mid-wicket. No need to run for those...

Feb 24, 2021, 21:00:19 IST

Rohit survives

Leach to Rohit and the ball slides on with the angle to hit his front pad. Joe Root & Co appeal but the umpire turns it down. The visitors review the decision. ball tracker shows that the ball is missing bail between the middle and leg.

Feb 24, 2021, 20:55:45 IST

Stats Alert!

Shubman Gill departs for 11:

· 4 out of his 5 dismissals have been by English pacers this series

· Jofra Archer has dismissed him for the 2nd time this series

Feb 24, 2021, 20:51:19 IST

Rohit vs Jack Leach this series

3 innings

129 balls

49 runs

3 dismissals

SR 37.98

Feb 24, 2021, 20:43:30 IST

Cheteshwar Pujara dismissed for a duck

· His 8th duck in Tests

· 3rd duck vs England

· Last duck was 10 innings ago against Australia at Adelaide

· After going two previous innings unbeaten at Ahmedabad, Pujara has been dismissed for the first time at this venue

Feb 24, 2021, 20:40:34 IST

Rohit goes after Archer

Rohit Sharma has been handling Jofra Archer quite easily on this track. A couple of boundaries again in the 17th over. He pulled the first one through long leg boundary and then, ended the over with another off the top-edge.

Feb 24, 2021, 20:38:06 IST

Virat Kohli walks in

The crowd at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium makes noise as Indian captain Virat Kohli walks in to bat after the hosts lose Pujara. Kohli joins Rohit Sharma at the crease.

Feb 24, 2021, 20:36:15 IST

Leach to Pujara: OUT!

WICKET! Cheteshwar Pujara departs for a duck. He was expecting the turn but Leach slided this past the inside edge onto the front pad. Huge appeal from England players and umpire gives it. IND: 34/2, trail by 78 runs

Feb 24, 2021, 20:30:54 IST

Wicket maiden for Jofra Archer

That was an amazing over from England quick Jofra Archer. After bowling 5 dots, he finally managed to get rid of Shubman Gill. India: 33/1, trail by 79 runs

Feb 24, 2021, 20:29:30 IST

Archer to Gill: OUT

WICKET! India lose their first wicket as Shubman Gill departs for 11. Jofra Archer strikes for England

Feb 24, 2021, 20:23:14 IST

Jack Leach replaces Broad

Jack Leach, the only spinner in England's line up, comes into the attack and bowls a very good over to start his spell. He conceded just singles from it along with 4 dots. IND: 33/0

Feb 24, 2021, 20:21:40 IST

Archer to Rohit - FOUR, FOUR

That's was completely insane from Rohit Sharma. The HITMAN unleashes his iconic pull shot towards mid-wicket and then plays another magnificent hit through the off-side.

Feb 24, 2021, 20:16:43 IST

Jofra Archer into the attack

Here comes Jofra Archer into the attack and replaces James Anderson. Rohit Sharma has the strike. IND: 22/0, trail by 90 runs

Feb 24, 2021, 20:07:08 IST

Anderson to Gill: FOUR

FOUR! Another scintillating boundary from the young Indian opener. Capitalises on another short ball as he goes back and jabs through the square leg. IND: 19/0

Feb 24, 2021, 20:03:28 IST

Gill goes off the mark in style

FOUR! An amazing shot to go off the mark. A short ball from Stuard Broad, and Gill hammers it through covers for a boundary.

Feb 24, 2021, 19:56:55 IST

Gill Survives again

After getting dropped in the previous session by Ben Stokes, Shubman Gill survives a DRS now. Broad bowls a length ball that beats Gill and hits his front pad. England appeal but not given. Root reviews it. Ball tracking shows the ball clipping the top of the leg stump but it remains with the on-field call.

Feb 24, 2021, 19:49:10 IST

Some issue with the landing area

A bit of delay in the play as there is some issue with the landing area and needs to be levelled. Groundsmen are in with the tools for the necessary repair.

Feb 24, 2021, 19:41:21 IST

Anderson into the attack

James Anderson comes to bowl from the Reliance end. Shubman Gill, who is yet to open his account, has the strike. IND: 9/0, trail by 103 runs.

Feb 24, 2021, 19:38:38 IST

Broad to Rohit: FOUR

FOUR! Class shot from Rohit Sharma. Broad bowls it outside off and the Indian opener punches this through extra cover for a boundary.

Feb 24, 2021, 19:35:44 IST

Third session begins

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are out to bat and will resume the Indian innings on 5/0. Stuart Broad into the attack.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:57:42 IST

Dinner Break

After bowling out England for 112, India were 5 for 0 before breaking for dinner on the first day of the third test. Rohit Sharma was unbeaten on 5 while Shubman Gill is yet to open his account. Stay Tuned.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:54:06 IST

Lowest 1st innings score for England vs India

106 - Ahmedabad, 2020/21


179 - Nottingham, 2007


194 - Mumbai, 1984/85


200 - Delhi, 1951/52


208 - Nottingham, 2011


Feb 24, 2021, 18:50:48 IST

Broad to Rohit - FOUR

FOUR! First boundary of India's first innings, coming off Rohit's blade. A fuller delivery from Broad and the HITMAN directs it down the ground for a four towards long off.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:42:43 IST

Shubman Gill survives

That's a close shave for Shubman Gill who hasn't opened his account yet. An outside edge and Stokes claims a clean catch. But the on-field umpires wanted to have a look and the soft signal was OUT.


"The ball clearly bounced," said third umpire Shamsuddin after scrolling the replay. NOT OUT on the big board and life to Shubman Gill.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:38:06 IST

Lights playing their part

The ring of light at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium seems to be causing some problems as a few of them haven't switched on now.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:35:42 IST

Anderson begins with a maiden

James Anderson come begins the business for England and starts off with a maiden over. Nice carry, and good lengths - giving a tough time to Rohit Sharma.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:32:21 IST

Best bowling figures at Ahmedabad

Best bowling figures at Ahmedabad
Best bowling figures at Ahmedabad
Feb 24, 2021, 18:30:41 IST

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill out to bat

After bowling out England for 112, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are out to bat. James Anderson will begin the attack for England.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:27:35 IST

Lowest totals for England vs India

101 The Oval 1971

102 Mumbai WS 1979/80

102 Leeds 1986

112 Ahmedabad 2020/21 *

128 Leeds 1986


(SOURCE: Cricbuzz)

Feb 24, 2021, 18:21:01 IST

England all-out for 112

Axar Patel hit the last nail in the coffin as he knocked Ben Foakes over to bundle England for 112. He completed a six-wicket haul, returning with the figures of 21.4-6-38-6.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:15:07 IST

Stats Alert!

· 2nd 5-for for Axar Patel in Tests in 3 innings.

· Broad dismissed for the 19th time by a left-arm spinner

· The last time he was dismissed by a left-arm spinner was in 2018 against Sri Lanka by PM Pushpakumara

Feb 24, 2021, 18:12:48 IST

Jasprit Bumrah into attack

India opt for a bowling change and deploy Jasprit Bumrah into the attack. Ben Foakes welcomes him with a boundary towards the midwicket boundary.

Feb 24, 2021, 18:10:27 IST

Axar to Stuart Broad: OUT!

WICKET! That's another five-wicket haul for Axar Patel. His second in Test cricket. Slower delivery from the left-arm spinner, Broad slog sweeps and ends up getting caught by Jasprit Bumrah in the deep. ENG: 105/9

Feb 24, 2021, 17:58:47 IST

2nd session so far

17 overs

23 runs

4 wickets

1.35 run rate

Feb 24, 2021, 17:54:10 IST

Axar bowls another maiden

Superb over from Axar Patel. He lefty no scope for wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes to either go for a big shot or steal a quick single. 5th maiden from Axar in his spell so far. ENG: 104/8.


Drinks Break!

Feb 24, 2021, 17:50:42 IST

Stuart Broad survives

Excellent review from Stuart Broad. He went on to play the sweep shot but missed and got struck on the pad. Kohli & Co appeal and umpire gives. Broad reviews and gets safe. ball tracking shows the ball moving away from the off-stump. ENG: 104/8

Feb 24, 2021, 17:47:35 IST

Stats Alert

England have played 3 day-night Tests out of which registered a win at home and has lost both the day-night Tests in away conditions.

Feb 24, 2021, 17:38:08 IST

100-up for England

Amid the fall of wickets, England have managed to bring up 100 runs on the scoreboard. They are 8 wickets down. Ben Foakes and Stuart Broad are batting on 3 and 2 respectively. ENG: 100/8.

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