Ind vs Eng Day 3 Highlights :
INDIA CLAIM SERIES VICTORY WITH A COMMANDING DISPLAY! The hosts have triumphed in Dharamshala, concluding the fifth and final Test match within three days with a resounding victory by an innings and 64 runs. England found themselves in a challenging position with five wickets down before Lunch, and despite a commendable effort from Joe Root, they succumbed before Tea, leaving them pondering missed opportunities. The result will undoubtedly leave them with a sense of regret as they consider what might have been had they capitalized on their chances more effectively.
England’s batting performance in the first innings was lackluster, despite choosing to bat first on a pitch seemingly conducive to scoring. This early struggle ultimately contributed to their defeat on the very first day of the match. Their bowlers also failed to make significant breakthroughs initially, but thanks to the perseverance of Shoaib Bashir, they eventually managed to dismiss the opposition, albeit after conceding a substantial lead of 259 runs.
As the pitch remained favorable for batting, England’s openers fell cheaply, with Ollie Pope also struggling to make an impact. The pressure intensified on the middle order, although Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow briefly counterattacked. However, their resistance proved short-lived as wickets continued to tumble. Root showed resilience and played some impressive shots, but the team lost crucial wickets, including skipper Ben Stokes just before Lunch.
Root, in partnership with Bashir lower down the order, appeared poised for a substantial score, but his dismissal while attempting a big shot marked the end of England’s innings.
India will be ecstatic with their victory and the way the series unfolded, particularly after the disappointing loss in the first Test in Hyderabad, which now feels like a distant memory. Their performance was nearly flawless, with all of their top five batsmen contributing runs, including three fifties and two centuries. Spin played a dominant role in both innings, with Kuldeep Yadav continuing his fine form from the previous match by claiming another five-wicket haul.
Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test, picked up four wickets in the first innings and followed it up with a fifer in the second, totaling nine wickets in the match. Kuldeep also impressed in the second innings, while Jasprit Bumrah, leading the side in the field, delivered a superb spell to dismiss a couple of batsmen. Overall, it was a stellar performance that the hosts can be immensely proud of.
The families in the stands radiate joy, their thunderous applause met with beaming smiles from the Indian team. Kuldeep’s five-wicket haul in the first innings and Ashwin’s five-for in the second couldn’t have scripted a better finale for India to seal the series.
Rohit and Gill capitalized on a batting-friendly pitch, while Jaiswal, Padikkal, and Sarfaraz added their flair to extend India’s lead. Wrapping up the day’s play, England swiftly claimed the last two Indian wickets within four overs, but the hosts secured victory effortlessly.
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