Joe Root on the Verge of a Century at Lord’s Day 1 Highlights:

 England vs India 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Joe Root on the Verge of a Century at Lord’s







The highly anticipated England vs India 3rd Test match began today at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, with the series evenly poised at 1-1 in this five-match Test series. Both sides knew the importance of this Test, and Day 1 certainly lived up to expectations with some gritty batting performances and competitive bowling spells.

Winning the toss, England captain Ben Stokes chose to bat first under clear skies, giving his team the advantage of the fresh batting conditions. At stumps on Day 1, England posted 251/4 in 83 overs, largely thanks to a patient and technically sound innings from Joe Root, who is unbeaten on 99 runs. Root, who has been a consistent performer in England Test matches, is now just one run shy of what could be his 30th Test century, a landmark achievement in his international career.

➡️ To watch full match highlights, key moments, and Root's best shots from Day 1 of the 3rd Test at Lord's, click the link below. Don’t miss the action from one of the most thrilling days of the England vs India Test series.

As the day closed, England found themselves in a competitive position. Root, alongside his captain Ben Stokes, who remains unbeaten on 39 runs, formed a steady partnership to guide the team through a tricky final session. India’s bowlers, particularly Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, worked tirelessly, sharing the four wickets that fell during the day. With the series level, this Test match at Lord’s could tilt the balance toward the side that capitalizes on Day 2./


🏏 England 1st Innings – Batting Scorecard (Day 1 at Lord’s)


RunsBalls4s6sS/R
Zak Crawley 18434041.86
Ben Duckett                       23403057.5
Ollie Pope             441044042.31
Joe Root             99*1919051.83
Harry Brook             11202055.0
Ben Stokes (C)           39*1023038.24
Extra 17 (NB 2, LB 11)
Total (83 overs):               251/4   


 

Fall of Wickets:

  • 43/1 (B. Duckett, 13.3 overs)

  • 44/2 (Z. Crawley, 14.0 overs)

  • 153/3 (O. Pope, 49.1 overs)

  • 172/4 (H. Brook, 54.5 overs)



🌟 Key Performers and Milestones

  • Joe Root’s innings of 99 runs* off 191 balls included 9 boundaries and a strike rate of 51.83. He found the boundary approximately every 21 balls.

  • If Root scores one more run, it will be his 30th Test century, adding to his 9,100+ career Test runs, making him one of the leading Test run-scorers of this generation.

  • Ben Stokes provided crucial support, playing a captain’s knock to hold the innings together.

  • No other batsman crossed fifty, but the partnerships ensured England stayed in the contest.


   

India Bowling Performance (Day 1 at Lord’s)

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Jasprit Bumrah18.033511.94
Avesh Deep17.027504.41
Mohammed Siraj14.053302.36
Nitish Kumar Reddy14.004623.29
Ravindra Jadeja10.012612.60
Washington Sundar10.012102.10

🔑 Leading Bowler of the Day:

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout bowler with figures of 14-0-46-2, removing the top-order pair of Crawley and Duckett.

  • Jasprit Bumrah was extremely economical with an economy rate of 1.94, claiming the wicket of Harry Brook.


Current Series Score:

This is the 3rd Test in a 5-match series, currently tied at 1-1.

  • England won the 1st Test, while India bounced back to win the 2nd Test, setting up this crucial clash at Lord’s.


Milestones Watch:

  • Joe Root is eyeing his 30th Test hundred, which will add another feather in his illustrious cap.

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy’s two wickets mark one of his best bowling performances so far in his Test career.

  • England’s team will be aiming for a first-innings score above 400 to take control of this crucial Test.


What’s Ahead on Day 2:

England will resume at 251/4, with Root and Stokes aiming to build a massive first-innings total. India will target quick wickets early in the morning to swing the momentum their way. Expect a gripping second day’s play as the England vs India Test rivalry heats up further.


Win Probability After Day 1:

  • England: 51%

  • India: 25%

  • Draw: 24%



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