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The home team will look to build on their advantage on the third day of the fourth Test
8:25am
India have made a confident start to the third day’s play in the fourth Test against England in Ahmedabad.
The day got underway with veteran England fast bowler James Anderson bowling the first over.
But Washington Sundar (71 not out) and Axar Patel (26 not out) have added 22 runs in the first five overs in the third morning.
Sundar hit a delightful six off Dom Bass to bring up India’s 100-run lead.
India were 320 for seven after 100 overs, with a 115-run first innings lead.
8:05am
The third day’s play in the fourth Test just got underway with veteran England fast bowler James Anderson bowling the first over.
Washington Sundar (60 not out, 123 balls, eight fours) defended well as Anderson bowled his 12th maiden over of the innings.
India have a crucial 89-run lead, having finished Day Two at 294 for seven, in reply to England’s first innings total of 205.
It was Rishabh Pant’s heroic 101 on the second day of the Test that put India in a commanding position after the hosts were struggling at 146 for six.
4th Test. 97.1: D Bess to W Sundar (66), 6 runs, 305/7 https://t.co/9KnAXjslDL #INDvENG @Paytm
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 6, 2021
Sundar and Axar Patel (11 not out) will try to add some more runs to the Indian first innings on Saturday before England bowlers get a crack at the tail-enders.
7:40am
India in command after Pant century
India will go into the third day of the fourth Test against England with a crucial 89-run lead, having finished Day Two at 294 for seven, in reply to England’s first innings total of 205.
Huddle talk @Paytm #INDvENG #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/OZVaUdg4Tu
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 6, 2021
It was Rishabh Pant’s heroic 101 on the second day of the Test that put India in a commanding position after the hosts were struggling at 146 for six.
Batting approach
Vital partnership
Fearless mindset @RishabhPant17 & @Sundarwashi5 chat up with @ImRo45 after their fine batting show on Day 2 of the 4th Test in Ahmedabad. – By @RajalArora @Paytm #INDvENG #TeamIndiaFull interview https://t.co/gTGTV2Vhpn pic.twitter.com/mog1gOTD2N
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 5, 2021
Promising all-rounder Washington Sundar (60 not out, 117 balls, eight fours) and Axar Patel (11 not out) will try to add some more runs to the Indian first innings on Saturday before England bowlers get a crack at the tail-enders.
The fourth day’s play starts at 8am UAE Time.
Rituraj Borkakoty
A big fan of the Argentina national football team, Rituraj generally writes on sports. But he deeply cherishes the time he spent with his favourite musician from Assam, India, for an interview. And he loves to bring human interest stories to Khaleej Times readers.
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