England reach 53/3 at Stumps on Day 3, needing 482 runs to win 2nd Test against India

[sweep_shot]

Scorecard:

India (1st innings) - 329-all out.
England (1st innings) - 134-all out.
India (2nd innings) - 54/1.

India are leading by 249 runs.

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[Ab Fan]

Can England dislodge Rohit early and wrap India under 150 to chase a total of 350?

Can we see a Joe Root or Ben Stokes special this time?

Or is it gonna be Ravichandran Ashwin coming up with another 5-fer to ultimately level the series going into pink ball test.

 

[Justcrazy]

Can England dislodge Rohit early and wrap India under 150 to chase a total of 350?

Can we see a Joe Root or Ben Stokes special this time?

Or is it gonna be Ravichandran Ashwin coming up with another 5-fer to ultimately level the series going into pink ball test.

Its good thought that Poms would restrict India within 350 - 380 and then win.

But unfortunately its not going to happen. On this surface, Poms would struggle to chase 200 against Ashwin.

 

[Devadwal]

Lol what a way to get out . unlucky

 

[Hitman]

Hope Kohli gets a ton here.

 

[dildilpak]

Man, the Poms whining about the pitch again is getting to me! Sure, it is turning a bit, but it is not unplayable by any stretch

 

[Hitman]

Rohit Sharma stumped. Disaster for us.

 

[Justcrazy]

Man, the Poms whining about the pitch again is getting to me! Sure, it is turning a bit, but it is not unplayable by any stretch

Every country has its distinct pitch , there is nothing to complain about. India may have lost the toss here. You have to adjust on different pitches and conditions , there is a reason why it is called Test Cricket. Test Wins should not come easily

 

[Devadwal]

Another one gone .can India cross100 mark, these wickets nothing to do with pitch

 

[Justcrazy]

I still think Rohits first innings hundred made the biggest difference , also England batted poorly in first Innings , they should have managed at least 250 , thus reducing the lead to 75 runs

 

[Justcrazy]

Another one gone .can India cross100 mark, these wickets nothing to do with pitch

India are 250 ahead already

 

[Justcrazy]

Foakes wicket keeping is very clean against spin also.

 

[Devadwal]

India are 250 ahead already

If root & stokes play blinder then England can Chase it under 330

 

[JaDed]

Test match RO is criminal

 

[Robert]

Can England dislodge Rohit early and wrap India under 150 to chase a total of 350?

Can we see a Joe Root or Ben Stokes special this time?

No, the damage was done by Rohit on day one. It’s all about personal battles now, playing for pride.

 

[Justcrazy]

India should look to attack more , the lead that they have is already enough to win the game

 

[Devadwal]

Virat playing in England hand .he need to attacked otherwise he will be out soon without scoring runs

 

[Justcrazy]

If root & stokes play blinder then England can Chase it under 330

Unfortunately this fantasy of "if " will not happen , Indian spinners would not let that happen , and we all know it , even England Team know that

 

[Robert]

Man, the Poms whining about the pitch again is getting to me! Sure, it is turning a bit, but it is not unplayable by any stretch

Which “Poms” specifically are whining?

 

[Titan24]

The way ball is turning and dust coming out of pitch, it looks like Ind has already got decent lead to defend in the 4th innings. Still a lot of time left in the game so obviously it makes sense to keep on extending the lead.

 

[JaDed]

Pant

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

65/4 Why are they in a hurry?

 

[Justcrazy]

FOUR

and Gone

Rishab tries to play one shot too many

 

[dildilpak]

Which “Poms” specifically are whining?

Nick Knight today, Mark Butcher yesterday. Michael Vaughan on twitter.

 

[Titan24]

When ball is turning this much, coming out can be a big risk especially if you dont get to the pitch as there is almost no chance to adjust. Sweep and reverse sweep are possibly the best options in such conditions.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Kohli looks like a different batsman these days. I am pretty sure fans will start cursing him after 1 year just like they did to Sachin and Dhoni.

 

[Buffet]

Good adjustment of speed by Leach here.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

When ball is turning this much, coming out can be a big risk especially if you dont get to the pitch as there is almost no chance to adjust. Sweep and reverse sweep are possibly the best options in such conditions.

He is Pant. He was playing for the team. He is allowed to play like this.

 

[dildilpak]

When ball is turning this much, coming out can be a big risk especially if you dont get to the pitch as there is almost no chance to adjust. Sweep and reverse sweep are possibly the best options in such conditions.

Not sure sweep is the best option. We all saw what happened to Joe Root yesterday.

 

[Devadwal]

Just short . Poor batting by batsman's so far .this pitch is playing with player mind .it's not unplayable

 

[JaDed]

Kohli looks like a different batsman these days. I am pretty sure fans will start cursing him after 1 year just like they did to Sachin and Dhoni.

Dhoni did it for 4-6 years.. Sachin’s bad period lasted only 1 year every time when he was out of form.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

There is still so much time left in this match. We can't underestimate England here.

 

[Justcrazy]

England would not get 150 here in second innings , its a minefield.

 

[Justcrazy]

There is still so much time left in this match. We can't underestimate England here.

Its well beyond their reach even If Gooch , Cook and Trott come back , India would still win it

 

[Titan24]

Not sure sweep is the best option. We all saw what happened to Joe Root yesterday.

Missed that. Difficult conditions so all the scoring options will have bit of risk I guess.

 

[Devadwal]

There is still so much time left in this match. We can't underestimate England here.

If we lose this match then this is very very extraordinary performance by England .

 

[Devadwal]

Leach is bowling like Warne here

 

[Titan24]

He is Pant. He was playing for the team. He is allowed to play like this.

True but, his style of play has been working pretty well recently so I guess fair enough to give him license especially in a situation where Ind is well in front.

 

[Buffet]

India may not get to more than 150-175 if Eng bowls the same way. In the first inning, they bowled too many hit-me balls. India has the last 3-4 wickets who don't really bat.

 

[Devadwal]

You can't play cut shot here

 

[Devadwal]

Full toss bowling on this pitch is just criminal.

 

[Buffet]

Ali, keep it tight.

 

[Titan24]

Moen was possibly brought in for his experience and maybe more control than Bess but, its not looking much of an upgrade in this match.

 

[Ahmed216]

Why hasnt stuart broad bowled so far?? No wonder fast bowlers often refuse to tour India

 

[Buffet]

Moen was possibly brought in for his experience and maybe more control than Bess but, its not looking much of an upgrade in this match.

Indians are actually poor against spin. If Eng could just keep it tight ...

 

[dildilpak]

Why hasnt stuart broad bowled so far?? No wonder fast bowlers often refuse to tour India

When?

 

[Justcrazy]

India getting boundaries here .

 

[Devadwal]

Flakes keeping is outstanding .he should be England team as a permanent Wk also what I was seen in first inning his batting is pretty solid against spin

 

[Hitman]

Rahane gone.

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Rahane gone !

 

[Devadwal]

5 down ,Rahane gone

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Useless Rahane gone. Tail starts.

 

[Devadwal]

Flakes keeping is outstanding .he should be England team as a permanent Wk also what I was seen in first inning his batting is pretty solid against spin

*Foakes

 

[Buffet]

The last 4 wickets won't add more than 10 runs. Just need to take 1 wicket here.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Broad, Stokes and Root yet to bowl in this inning.

 

[MP2011]

Poor from us. The pitch still hasn't any demons in it, its only poor batting from us.

 

[Mahee]

England have completely turned it around....this is going to be greatest ever comeback in test cricket, they should now win this match comfortably....pitch has no demons, it is just that the Indian batsmen were useless against spin

 

[Titan24]

Indians are actually poor against spin. If Eng could just keep it tight ...

This gen might not be as good at playing spin as Tendulkar, Laxman, Sehwag or Dravid but, still I would say they are decent and pretty good in white ball cricket against spin. This seems to be a problem throughout young ones in the sub continent as they are definitely inferior than previous gen while playing spin.

 

[MP2011]

Need to somehow set England a target of 350 at least.

 

[Devadwal]

Rahane consistency is always issue .he can Play match winning innings here and there but that's not good enough for top 5 player

 

[MP2011]

Pujara has been totally off the boil in this series.

 

[Buffet]

This gen might not be as good at playing spin as Tendulkar, Laxman, Sehwag or Dravid but, still I would say they are decent and pretty good in white ball cricket against spin. This seems to be a problem throughout young ones in the sub continent as they are definitely inferior than previous gen while playing spin.

They are actually poor. Right now Rahane came out very early and it allowed Ali to change length.

 

[Devadwal]

England have completely turned it around....this is going to be greatest ever comeback in test cricket, they should now win this match comfortably....pitch has no demons, it is just that the Indian batsmen were useless against spin

Lol

 

[MP2011]

10 runs off that Leach over. That's how you play him.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli batting well here , he looks determined here specially after Rohits outstanding innings

 

[Titan24]

Thats a top shot from Kohli

 

[Titan24]

They are actually poor. Right now Rahane came out very early and it allowed Ali to change length.

Yes, this was poor from a veteran like Rahane.

 

[Justcrazy]

Pujara has been totally off the boil in this series.

The series is yet to be over , you never know , he is a nig player

 

[Ahmed216]

Need to somehow set England a target of 350 at least.

India can declare now and bowl england out twìce on this minefield

 

[Ahmed216]

When?

Fast bowlers often get injured before India tours

 

[pillionrider]

Virat will score a minimum of 300 runs in the remaining 5 innings.

If he is required to bat that many, that is

I stand by this.

18*

 

[JaDed]

Rahane is easily the worst player of spin in this team

 

[Hitman]

Rahane is easily the worst player of spin in this team

Needs to be dropped as soon as possible.

 

[Justcrazy]

Four

100 up for India

 

[JaDed]

Needs to be dropped as soon as possible.

Lol he did well in first inning, hopefully comes good in Ahmedabad

 

[Hitman]

Boundary for Kohli.

 

[Hitman]

Lol he did well in first inning, hopefully comes good in Ahmedabad

I'm sick of watching him flop more often than not.

 

[Justcrazy]

Four

So India lead croses 300 here

 

[Hitman]

Axar Patel gone.

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Patel gone