ENG v IND 2025 3rd Test Day 1: Joe Root’s 99*, England 251/4

On July 10th, Day 1 of the 3rd test against England at Lord's, England scored 251/4 at the end of Day 1 in 83 overs. England's former Test captain, Joe Root’s scored 99* massive inning.   

Day 1 Summary

Joe Root's massive innings of 99*, England 251/4

With an undefeated 99 off about 190 balls and the ability to anchor a rearguard under pressure, Joe Root was England's hero. He was left stranded just one run short of his historic century.

Despite worries about a groin problem, Ben Stokes contributed a patient 39 (102 balls)*.

Compared to their previous Bazball strategies, they used a more cautious scoring strategy (~3 runs per over) due to the pitch's slowness and irregular bounce.

Nitish Kumar Reddy made an impact in the early session

India's Nitish Kumar Reddy made an impact in the early session by dismissing openers Duckett and Crawley and grabbing two swift wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja made subsequent advances, each contributing with a dismissal.

Overview Day 1: England In a Strong Position, India Need Early Wickets

At 251/4, England ended the day in a strong position. After taking early wickets, Root and Stokes steadied the ship while the Indian bowlers put pressure on them. The match is still evenly matched, with India hoping to make a breakthrough early on Day 2 and England hoping Root can turn his overnight 99 into a century.

 

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