‘Insane batting from India’ – Fans react as India reach 196/2 at stumps on Day 3, lead by 322 runs vs England

Team India had a great lead of 322 runs on Day 3 of the third Test against England, taking place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on February 17. Speaking about the game here, it was Rohit Sharma who won the toss and invited visiting sides to field first in the game.

Notably, after being opted to bat first, Team India was reduced to 33/3 in the first inning. However, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja made a magnificent century to help the side stay in the dominant position. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan also made a great knock as he went on to hammer 62 runs from 66 balls to help India post 445 runs before getting all out.

However, the Ben Stokes-led England side were reduced to 319 all out in the first inning. Following, India got off to a great start as Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered the magnificent tonne on Day 3 the left-handed batter made 104 runs from 133 balls, featuring nine fours and five sixes to help India stand in a commanding position. However, Shubman Gill also stands at an unbeaten 65 runs and will be looking to help India get the big lead after the second inning.

Team India had only four bowlers and we had a responsibility: Mohammed Siraj

Meanwhile, India’s star cricketer, Mohammed Siraj, has talked about how they dismantled England’s batting lineup in the first inning. The 29-year-old cricketer revealed his pragmatic and tactical approach against England. Notably, the right-arm pacer took four wickets in the first inning against the visiting sides.

“We had only four bowlers and we had a responsibility. Knew they would attack so we spoke about sticking together knowing that they would make a mistake. We didn’t plan anything much, we were waiting for them to make a mistake. I knew the Yorker would be a good wicket-taking option. The important role for a bowler is to bowl six dot balls, we know they’re not used to playing out six dots in a row,” Mohammed Siraj said at the end of Day 3.

Check here how fans have reacted to Day 3: