Day 3 at Edgbaston witnessed an eventful cricket match as England scored 407 runs, allowing them to put pressure on the Indian bowlers, particularly highlighting the performances of Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep. Siraj claimed an impressive six wickets, while Akash contributed four, showcasing India’s pace attack during a challenging batting display from England. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna, along with spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, failed to make an impact, ending the day without claiming any wickets on a pitch that offered minimal assistance to spin bowlers.
Shoaib Bashir from England managed to extract some movement from the pitch, finishing with three wickets from a marathon 45-over spell at an economy rate of 3.7. However, Jadeja and Sundar’s struggles continued, as they conceded a significant number of runs without breaking through the solid batting of England, particularly the centurions Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. Jadeja’s performance mirrored his previous outing in the Headingley Test, where he only secured a single wicket.
Bashir’s bowling was marked by an effective variation in pace, going from 75 kph to 95 kph, while Jadeja and Sundar mainly bowled at speeds exceeding 90 kph. Jadeja ended his 17 overs with two maidens, conceding 70 runs at an economy of 4.1, and Sundar leaked 73 runs in 14 overs at an economy of 5.2, failing to establish a consistent line and length against England’s batters.
With the Indian bowlers set to face the final day challenges, the focus will now turn to Jadeja and Sundar, who must regroup in order to support their team’s efforts effectively. The upcoming Day 4 promises to be a crucial one as the Indian batters will aim to secure a substantial score to put the pressure back on England.
This match highlights the unpredictable nature of cricket, where bowlers can sometimes struggle despite favorable conditions and stellar performances from their teammates. Tomorrow could change the course of the match, bringing renewed hope for a strong comeback from India.