In a decisive blow to England’s hopes of a miraculous comeback, India’s Jasprit Bumrah claimed his second wicket in quick succession during the fourth innings of the third Test on day 4.
Facing Bumrah’s relentless attack, England’s Zak Crawley found himself trapped lbw, sparking a brief protest from the batsman. Despite Crawley’s objections, umpire Kumar Dharmasena’s decision stood, handing India their crucial second wicket of the innings.
The dismissal came courtesy of a sharp nipbacker from Bumrah, targeting the stumps with pinpoint accuracy. Crawley’s missed defensive stroke resulted in the ball striking his back leg, leaving him vulnerable to the lbw appeal. After careful consideration, Dharmasena raised his finger, signaling Crawley’s departure from the crease.
With this wicket, India tightened their grip on the match, leaving England with a daunting task of chasing down 539 runs for victory. As the players head for tea, India’s dominant performance has put them in a commanding position, poised to secure a decisive victory in the ongoing Test match.