India dominates day 3 against England, builds commanding lead in third test

India dominated Day 3 of the third Test against England in Rajkot, building a substantial 322-run lead. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century before retiring hurt, and Shubman Gill also contributed with a strong performance. England’s batting lineup struggled, with Joe Root falling to Jasprit Bumrah, and the team lost wickets at regular intervals. Ben Stokes’s resilience and determination kept England afloat, but they still trailed by 185 runs at the close of play.

India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, exploited the conditions to take crucial wickets. England’s Joe Root, who had been in good form in the first innings, was dismissed for 18, and the team lost wickets at regular intervals. England’s centurion from the first innings, Ben Duckett, continued his strong form, but the team’s overall performance was not enough to counter India’s dominance.

Ben Stokes’s performance and the team’s fighting spirit kept England in the game, but India’s strong bowling and batting performances gave them a commanding position in the match.