India set a target of 399 for England

2024.02.05

The Ben Stokes-led team managed to post 67/1 at stumps on Day 3.

On the third day of the Vizag Test, India gave England a huge target. India amassed a 398-run lead in Vizag because to a tenacious century from Shubman Gill, but they were bowled out for 255 runs in the last session. If England hopes to win the Test match and take a 2-0 lead against the hosts, they will have to exert a great deal of effort in the game’s last innings. If England can make the necessary 399 runs in the latter two days of the Test match, this will set a record.

Incredibly, Gill’s century in Visakhapatnam has stunned the cricketing world. In addition to helping India achieve a record goal of 399 runs, Gill’s outstanding innings demonstrated both his extraordinary skill and tenacity on the field.

Gill’s century demonstrated his unwavering willpower and brilliance. It was his first in 12 innings since March 2023. Despite early hiccups, he shown his ability to perform well under duress by partnering with Axar Patel to help settle India’s innings.

With the help of spinners Tom Hartley and Rehan Ahmed, as well as bowler James Anderson, England’s bowling attack completely destroyed India’s batting order. India was limited to 255 runs thanks in large part to Hartley’s four wicket performance and Anderson’s early breakthroughs.

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