Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Saturday showcased a stellar bowling performance in the ongoing third Test between India and England, claiming four crucial wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja contributed with two dismissals each, limiting England to 319 in 71.1 overs on the third day of the match.
Thanks to the exceptional efforts of the Indian bowlers, the team now holds a commanding position with a significant 126-run lead in the first innings.
India had set the tone earlier with a formidable total of 445 runs in their first innings, with standout performances from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, both notching up centuries.
Despite a promising start from England, who were at 290/5 at lunch, Mohammed Siraj's relentless attack saw the dismissals of key batsmen Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, and James Anderson, while Ravindra Jadeja accounted for the dangerous Ben Stokes and Tom Hartley.
Opener Ben Duckett, who had held firm overnight at 133, displayed remarkable resilience, adding 153 runs off 151 deliveries before falling prey to left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who claimed two crucial wickets before lunch.
England, commencing the day at 207/2, faced early setbacks as Joe Root, who added just nine runs to his overnight score of nine, fell to Jasprit Bumrah's delivery. Subsequently, Jonny Bairstow was dismissed without opening his account, trapped in front of the wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who later claimed the prized wicket of Duckett.
In summary, India's formidable total coupled with an outstanding bowling performance has put them in a commanding position as they look to maintain their dominance in the series.
Brief Scores:
India 1st Innings: 445 all out in 130.5 overs.
England 1st Innings: 319 all out in 71.1 overs (Ben Duckett 153, Ollie Pope 39, Ben Stokes 41; Md Siraj 4/84, Kuldeep Yadav 2/77, Ravindra Jadeja 2/51).
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