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Root Holds the Line as England Survives Indian Storm at Lord’s


Updated: July 11, 2025 09:23

Image Source : The Guardian
England’s third Test against India at Lord’s opened with a refreshing throwback to classical cricket, as Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 anchored the hosts to a resilient 251/4 by stumps on Day 1.
 
Key Highlights from Day 1:
  • England won the toss and chose to bat, a rare move under Ben Stokes’ leadership.
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy stunned early with a double strike in his first over, removing Duckett and Crawley.
  • Joe Root steadied the innings with a masterful 99* off 191 balls, showcasing patience and precision.
  • Ollie Pope contributed 44 in a 109run stand with Root before falling to Jadeja posttea.
  • Jasprit Bumrah returned with menace, dismissing Harry Brook with a sharp inswinger.
  • Ben Stokes added 39* in an unbroken 79run partnership with Root, though he appeared to tweak his groin late in the day.
  • Play was briefly interrupted by a swarm of ladybirds, adding a surreal twist to an otherwise gritty day.
Session Breakdown:
  • Morning: England stumbled to 44/2, with Reddy’s surprise burst unsettling the top order.
  • Afternoon: Root and Pope dug in, slowing the tempo and absorbing pressure.
  • Evening: Pope fell early, Brook followed, but Root and Stokes held firm to close the day.
Stat Watch:
  • Root became the first batter to score 3,000 Test runs against India.
  • England’s runrate of 2.91 was their secondslowest at home in the Bazball era.
Sources: The Independent, Cricbuzz, Sky Sports, The Economic Times, Devdiscourse, DNA India, Indian Express, MSN, The Standard.

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