IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Rohit and Jadeja's 152-run stand takes India to 185/3 at tea

During the afternoon session on the first day of the third Test against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Captain Rohit Sharma continued his unbeaten streak, reaching 97 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja remained steadfast at 68 not out, showcasing his prowess on his home ground. Their unbroken partnership of 152 runs propelled India to a total of 185/3 in 52 overs by tea. This session marked a significant turnaround for India as they added 92 runs without losing a wicket, a first in the series. Rohit and Jadeja displayed exemplary control and coordination in their batting approach post-lunch, effectively rotating the strike and capitalizing on loose deliveries to score runs comfortably, particularly as the pitch started to ease out.

The session commenced with Jadeja guiding a boundary off Mark Wood's delivery while Rohit confidently advanced down the pitch to send Tom Hartley's ball sailing over long-on for a six. Rohit followed this up with a delicate glance off James Anderson, adding another boundary to India's tally as they steadily built their partnership. As the Rohit-Jadeja duo continued to steer India's innings towards recovery, they achieved the first century-plus partnership of the series. Boundaries continued to flow effortlessly, with Jadeja reaching his fifty from 97 deliveries, showcasing England's struggle to create significant challenges for the batters on the pitch.

Following this, Rohit Sharma welcomed Joe Root with a powerful swing over long-on for six and then deftly whipped Rehan Ahmed wide over mid-on for a boundary. Subsequently, Jadeja showcased his strength by driving Root forcefully past mid-on for four and pulling him over mid-wicket for another six, solidifying India's dominance in the session. With more challenging conditions awaiting England under the scorching sun, India continued to assert their position. Brief Scores: India reached 185/3 in 52 overs (Rohit Sharma 97 not out, Ravindra Jadeja 68 not out; Mark Wood 2-49, Tom Hartley 1-55) against England.