SunstarTV Bureau:England’s batting disaster in the third Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium. England’s decision to bat first after winning the toss was costly for the Roots. Ishant Sharma, playing his 100th Test for Team India, hit the England side for the first time. With England’s team score at 2, Ishant gave India their first win. He sent England Open batsman Dominique Sibley to the pavilion. He returned to the pavilion with 0 runs.
What a way to start your 1⃣0⃣0⃣th Test! 👏👏@ImIshant strikes early for #TeamIndia as England lose Dominic Sibley. 👍👍
A sharp catch from @ImRo45! 👌👌@Paytm #INDvENG #PinkBallTest
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Then in the 8th over of the match, Virat Akshar was bowled out by Patel. Auxerre sent Johnny Bairstow to the pavilion on his first ball. As a result, England are in crisis, losing two wickets for 28 runs. At the crease, Jack Crawley is 23 and Joe Root is 2 not out at the crease.
England 2⃣ down!
Local boy @akshar2026 strikes on his first ball of the match. 👍👍
Jonny Bairstow is out LBW! @Paytm #INDvENG #TeamIndia #PinkBallTest
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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 24, 2021
