IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 3 Highlights: Jaiswal Century Sets High Target for England

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IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 3: Jaiswal’s 118 and strong contributions from Deep and Sundar set England a massive 374 to win. Day 4 chase underway.

5 Big Moments from IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 3

👉 Jaiswal Nails a Crucial Century

  • Starting on 51 not out, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushed on to make 118, guiding India to a strong total and putting them firmly in control of their second innings.

👉 Nightwatchman Akash Deep Delivers

  • Akash Deep stunned everyone with a gritty maiden Test fifty of 66 balls, forming a vital 107 run stand with Jaiswal to frustrate England and push India ahead comfortably.

👉 Washington Sundar’s Lower‑Order Blitz

  • Sundar’s aggressive cameo of 53 off 39 balls, including multiple sixes, helped India reach 396, padding their lead to 374. Jadeja’s steady fifty also contributed to the total.

👉 Josh Tongue Leads England’s Response

  • Josh Tongue finished with five wickets, putting brakes on India’s innings and keeping England in the fight.

👉 Siraj Strikes Late to End Day

  • Mohammed Siraj finished the day well, removing Crawley with a sharp yorker off the day’s final ball. England finished 50/1, still needing 324 more runs with effectively one wicket in hand.

Day 3 Score Summary

Key Performers

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: 118 off 205 balls, match defining century under pressure
  • Akash Deep: 66 off 114 balls, gritty nightwatchman knock that steadied India
  • Washington Sundar: 53 off 39 balls, quick lower order cameo that lifted India’s total
  • Ravindra Jadeja: Made fifty, provided vital lower order supportv
  • Josh Tongue: Took five wickets, led England’s bowling fightback
  • Mohammed Siraj: Removed Crawley with the final ball to give India the edge at stumps

What’s Next on Day 4?

✅ England need to chase 374 on a pitch that offers seam and some uneven bounce.
✅ India’s seam trio of Siraj, Krishna and Akash Deep will aim to use the conditions well.
✅ England’s middle order will need to hold steady to stay in the game.
👉 India need one more win to level the series two to two. Day 4 could decide it all. Who will handle the pressure better? Stay with us for all updates, scorecards and live action.

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