India Takes 6-Run First-Innings Lead as England Bowled Out for 465 at Headingley
The first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, is turning into a thrilling contest as India gained a slender 6-run first-innings lead after bowling out England for 465 runs on Day 3.
After posting 471 runs in their first innings, courtesy of stellar centuries by captain Shubman Gill (147), Rishabh Pant (134), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), the Indian bowlers ensured a narrow lead by restricting England despite resilient performances from their middle and lower order.
England’s Batting Performance
England's innings was powered by a brilliant knock from Ollie Pope, who scored 106 runs. Harry Brook narrowly missed out on a century, falling on 99, while Ben Duckett contributed 62 runs at the top. In the lower order, Jamie Smith (40) and Chris Woakes (38) provided valuable support, taking England close to India's total.
Bumrah Shines with Five-Wicket Haul
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul and dismantling key parts of the English batting lineup. Prasidh Krishna impressed with 3 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj chipped in with 2 wickets.
Bumrah, nicknamed the ‘Yorker King’, struck early on Day 2, dismissing Zak Crawley in the very first over for just 4 runs. He returned to take the crucial wickets of Ben Duckett (62) and Ollie Pope (106), giving India vital breakthroughs. His fiery spell in the middle overs turned the momentum back in India's favor after England had started Day 2 strongly at 209/3.
Match So Far
India 1st Innings: 471 all out
Shubman Gill – 147
Rishabh Pant – 134
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 101
England 1st Innings: 465 all out
Ollie Pope – 106
Harry Brook – 99
Ben Duckett – 62
Jasprit Bumrah – 5 wickets
Prasidh Krishna – 3 wickets
Mohammed Siraj – 2 wickets
With a slender lead and plenty of time left in the match, the fourth day promises exciting cricket as India looks to build a strong second innings total to put pressure on the hosts.