India and England locked horns within the much-anticipated third Check on the iconic Lord’s Cricket Floor on Thursday, July 10, with the collection being all sq. at 1-1. The followers would have anticipated a thrill-a-minute trip on the opening day, particularly after seeing 14 wickets fall on Day 1 of the World Check Championship (WTC) last final month at this venue. Nevertheless, this was a very completely different floor, the place there was sufficient help for the bowlers, however batters who have been keen to grind it out did nicely.
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley did nicely to see out the probing new-ball burst from Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep after skipper Ben Stokes gained the toss and opted to bat first. Nevertheless, Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissed each the openers in his first over and the 14th of the day. Joe Root and Ollie Pope confirmed numerous grit and willpower to take England by way of to Lunch.
Within the second session, the 2 right-handed batters did not present a lot intent to attain as they have been extra keen on preserving their wickets intact. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj even tried to tease them into enjoying aggressively however they have been skilled sufficient to dodge their well past the shenanigans.
Root introduced up his half-century forward of the Tea break. England remained unscathed as they annoyed the Indian bowlers with their sedate batting.
Ravindra Jadeja gave India the much-needed breakthrough on the primary ball after the Tea break. He bought the higher of Pope, who made 44 off 108 deliveries. Harry Brook got here out to the crease however his knock was reduce brief by Jasprit Bumrah. The 26-year-old might solely make 11 off 20 balls.
Stokes walked out to the center, becoming a member of forces with Root with the rating at 172/4. The seasoned campaigners batted with warning and added an unbeaten 79-run stand off 170 balls. Root completed unbeaten on 99 off 191 deliveries. In the meantime, Stokes remained not out on 39 after going through 102 balls.
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