On the first day of the 3rd Test between India and England, India ended the day in a commanding position with 326-5 at stumps. The day saw critical performances from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, each scoring a resplendent century. Their brilliant partnership accumulated 204 runs, a crucial contribution to India’s total.

India had an tough start, with England’s stern bowling attack reducing them to a wobbly 33 for 3. Undeterred, Sarfaraz Khan, making his debut, managed to score an impressive half-century before being run out, triggering Jadeja to take the reins. Jadeja, touted for his exceptional all-round skills, stepped up and dominated the bowling, repeatedly getting away and causing problems for England’s fielding strategy.

England Captain Joe Root’s attempt to off-break Jadeja yielded no result as Jadeja adeptly defended sending the ball directly to silly point with no runs awarded. Notably, Jadeja’s stoic batsmanship in combination with Rohit’s casual elegance transformed the game’s initial bleak outline, much to the cheer of Indian fans.

The first day saw an effective show of Test cricket, with both India and England showcasing robust strategies and competitive game-play. While England began the day on a high note, India’s recovery, facilitated by Sharma and Jadeja’s centuries and Khan’s half-century, assured spectators of a challenging match ahead. The forthcoming sessions promise to be equally intense as England seeks to dismantle India’s stable footing.