England's Harry Brook and Jamie Smith continue to dominate on Day 3 of the second Test match against India, pushing their sixth-wicket partnership beyond the 250-run mark. The duo's remarkable resilience at the crease has propelled England past the 300-run milestone, putting significant pressure on the Indian bowling attack. Their strategic play and unyielding focus have been pivotal in stabilizing England's innings after early setbacks.
India's bowlers, including Prasidh Krishna, have struggled to break this formidable partnership, which has turned into a match-defining stand. Krishna, known for his pace and precision, has been tirelessly probing the English batsmen but has found little success against the in-form pair. The pitch, offering limited assistance to the bowlers, has further compounded India's challenges as they search for a breakthrough to regain control.
As the day progresses, England aims to consolidate their position, with Brook and Smith eyeing personal milestones and a commanding lead. India's captain will need to devise a new strategy to dismantle this partnership and shift the momentum. With plenty of cricket left, spectators eagerly await to see if India can stage a comeback or if England will continue their stronghold, setting the stage for an intriguing battle.
— Authored by Next24 Live