⚔️ India vs England Test Match: Day 3 Overview – Edgbaston Drama, Collapse & Comeback
India vs England Test Match Day 3: High Drama Unfolds at Edgbaston
Day 3 of the India vs England Test Match at Edgbaston lived up to its billing with high drama, emotional swings, and standout individual performances. After piling up a mammoth 587 in the first innings, India began the day in complete control. By stumps, they had further tightened their grip on the match with a solid reply after bowling England out for 407, courtesy of a fiery six-wicket spell from Mohammed Siraj.
From hat-trick threats to DRS controversies and a record-breaking partnership, the third day was a tale of three acts: a collapse, a fightback, and a late Indian resurgence.
🔥 Siraj Sparks Collapse, England Reels Early:
Resuming at 77/3, England were immediately rattled as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root with a delivery angled into the pads and followed up with a fiery lifter that sent Ben Stokes packing for a golden duck. Within moments, England were reduced to 84/5 and staring at a follow-on threat.
Siraj’s early burst showcased raw pace and aggression—reminding everyone why he’s India’s go-to enforcer in overseas conditions.
🏏 Brook-Smith Partnership Resurrects England:
Then came the counterattack. Jamie Smith, facing Siraj’s hat-trick ball, smashed it for four and didn’t look back. Alongside Harry Brook, the pair stitched together a monumental 303-run partnership, the third highest sixth-wicket stand in England’s Test history.
Smith raced to his second Test century off just 80 balls, while Brook compiled a measured but classy hundred, redeeming his 99 in the previous Test. Smith’s unbeaten 184 also became the highest score by an England wicketkeeper in Tests.
Their resistance frustrated India and reignited England’s hopes—if only briefly.
💥 India’s Second Wind: Akash Deep and Siraj Seal the Tail
The arrival of the second new ball shifted the momentum again. Akash Deep broke the stand by bowling Brook with a peach of a delivery, and Siraj returned to wipe out the tail in clinical fashion. England lost their last five wickets for just 20 runs, finishing at 407—all out.
Mohammed Siraj ended with 6 for 70, while Akash Deep claimed a well-earned 4 for 88—his best figures in Test cricket so far.
Six English batters—including Stokes, Duckett, and Pope—were dismissed for ducks, highlighting their overreliance on the Brook-Smith stand.
🌧️ India’s Steady Reply: Rahul, Nair Dig In After Jaiswal Exit
Under overcast skies, India started their second innings positively but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (28 off 22) in a controversial LBW decision. The DRS drama sparked debate as Stokes challenged the timing of the review, but the umpires ultimately allowed it—and the original decision stood.
KL Rahul (28) and Karun Nair (7)** safely navigated the final overs, guiding India to 64/1 at stumps with a commanding lead of 244 runs and nine wickets in hand.
📊 India vs England Test Match Day 3 – Key Stats:
Highest partnership: Smith & Brook – 303 runs
Best Bowling: Siraj – 6/70
Fastest 50 in England (by India): 7.2 overs
England’s Ducks: 6 batters recorded ducks
India’s Lead: 244 runs heading into Day 4
🧠 Final Thoughts – India vs England Test Match Turning Point:
Day 3 of the India vs England Test Match was a perfect display of Test cricket’s unpredictability. England’s remarkable fightback through Brook and Smith gave the crowd something to cheer, but India’s resilience, led by Siraj’s brilliance and Rahul’s calm, leaves them firmly on top.
As we head into Day 4, India will look to extend their lead beyond reach and put England under scoreboard pressure. A series-leveling win is in sight—but as Edgbaston has shown, nothing is guaranteed in Test cricket.
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