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On the third day, the picture of Team India match can turn like this, then England’s hand will slip
Samira Vishwas | June 22, 2025 5:24 PM CST

India vs england Leeds Test Team: The match in the Leeds Test has reached an exciting turn. Even though Team India took 471 runs in the first innings and took three wickets of England, but Oli Pope’s brilliant century has kept the hosts in a strong position. In such a situation, the third day is going to be very important for the Indian team. In response to 471 runs in the Indian team’s first innings, England have scored 209 runs for 3 wickets till the second day. Even though the hosts have had three shocks, the brilliant century of Oli Pope has maintained them in the match.

How should India’s strategy be on the third day?

On the third day, Team India will have a golden opportunity to strengthen the hold in the match. At present, India has a lead of 262 runs. In such a situation, if one or two wickets are found early in the first session, then the pressure will come completely on England. On the second day, India made an opportunity to take wickets on several occasions, but due to the lapse in fielding, success did not come. On the third day, if the Indian fielders did not make a mistake. Team India can make a comeback in the match.

Wicket falls soon and India’s return fixed

The first session of the third day will be the most important for Team India. If the fast pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj take one or two wickets in the first hour, then India can dominate the match. It will be necessary that Team India also focus on stopping the run, which will further increase the pressure. If England’s next 1-2 wickets fall within 100 runs, India will get full opportunity to take a strong lead in the second innings. At the same time, the match can come completely in the fist of Team India.

Oli Pope’s answer

On the second day, Team India scored a big score of 471 runs with Rishabh Pant’s brilliant century. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah tried to shock England with his fast bowling in the initial overs. Oli Pope’s brilliant batting took over England. The Pope is unbeaten on 100 runs, while Harry Brook is present at the crease without opening the account. England is still 262 runs behind India, but remains in the match.

Bumrah’s fire bowling

Jasprit Bumrah’s deadly bowling continuously harassed the English batsmen. He gave India a great start by dismissing Zak Crolly for just four runs in the first over. Even in the last over, he was close to taking another wicket, when Harry Brook’s catch was caught by Mohammad Siraj, but the ball came out no ball and Brook survived. At the same time, Oli Pope, taking advantage of his experience in Sirre County, faced Bumrah firmly and managed to reach a century.


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