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England Edge Closer to Series Victory After Dominant Day Three in Manchester
England are in a commanding position at the close of Day 3 in Manchester, leading India by 186 runs with three wickets still in hand in their first innings. A dominant batting display, spearheaded by Joe Root's magnificent 150, has put the hosts on the brink of securing both the Test match and the five-match series. India faced a monumental task on Day 4 to turn the tide, needing quick wickets and an exceptional batting performance to stay in contention.
Guwahati,Assam – The roar of the Old Trafford faithful echoed through the hallowed grounds as England tightened their grip on the penultimate Test against India, ending Day 3 with a formidable lead of 186 runs. A masterclass in batting, particularly from the indomitable Joe Root, has left England within touching distance of a series-clinching victory.
Resuming their first innings at an already strong position, England’s batsmen continued to pile on the misery for the Indian bowlers. The day belonged to Joe Root, who showcased his class and resilience with a majestic 150 before being stumped by substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. His monumental effort, along with significant contributions from Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94), laid a solid foundation for England's imposing total of 544 for 7 at stumps.
Captain Ben Stokes, remaining unbeaten on a gritty 77, and Liam Dawson (21 not out) ensured England not only surpassed India's first innings total of 358 but also built a substantial lead that now seems decisive. The Indian bowlers toiled hard, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar picking up two wickets each, but lacked the consistent penetration to truly trouble the well-set English batsmen. Jasprit Bumrah, Anshul Kamboj, and Mohammed Siraj each managed a single scalp.
As the sun sets on a memorable Day 3 for England, the equation for India is stark. They will need to conjure a miraculous effort to dismiss the remaining three English batsmen quickly on Day 4 and then produce an extraordinary batting performance to either chase down a daunting target or bat out for a draw. The pressure will be immense, and their ability to withstand it will determine the fate of this Test.
For England, the finish line is now firmly in sight. A victory here would not only secure the Manchester Test but also hand them the five-match series with a dominant 3-1 margin, a testament to their exceptional performance throughout. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion at Old Trafford, with England holding all the aces.(source-cricbuzz)
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