India England 3rd Test Rohit Jadeja tons drag India trouble

"India's batsmen shine, but England fights back. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan impresses, but India left vulnerable. The fate of the Test hangs in the balance."

India's performance in the ongoing Test series against England has been surprising, to say the least. Despite impressive individual performances by Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and debutant Sarfaraz Khan, India has not been able to dominate the game. On the first day of the match, India managed to reach 326 for 5 after choosing to bat, with Jadeja and the nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav at the crease, and debutant Dhruv Jurel to follow. England senses an opportunity to fight back and take control of the game.

The match took a turn in favor of England as India struggled early on. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rajat Patidar fell quickly, leaving India reeling at 33 for 3. The situation was dire enough for India to send Jadeja in at No. 5, ahead of Sarfaraz, who had an impressive record in first-class cricket. However, Jadeja's partnership with Rohit helped stabilize India's innings. The duo played classic, old-style first-innings batting, rotating strike without risk and defending watchfully against good deliveries. Rohit's century and the partnership of 204 for the fourth wicket boosted India's cause, but his dismissal left the team vulnerable once again.

Sarfaraz, on debut, displayed composure and skill, treating England's spinners with confidence and consistency. His half-century was well-deserved, but his eagerness to help Jadeja reach his century cost him his wicket. Despite Jadeja eventually reaching his century and remaining unbeaten at the close of play, India knows they've left themselves vulnerable once more. The outcome of the second morning will determine whether India can end their innings strong or if they've left valuable runs on the table, which could ultimately determine the fate of the Test.