IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats and more

India finished Day 1 of the third Test against England on 326/5 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. After opting to bat first, the hosts were left reeling at 33/3 in 8.5 overs as Mark Wood got rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal (10 off 10) and Shubman Gill (0 off 9) with the new ball. Rajat Patidar also fell prey to Tom Hartley leaving India in all sorts of trouble in the first session.

However, captain Rohit Sharma (131 off 196) and Ravindra Jadeja (110* off 212) bailed their team out of trouble with their massive 204-run stand for the fourth wicket. Debutant Sarfaraz Khan finally got his much-needed opportunity and made it count with a brilliant 62 (66) laced with nine fours and a six. India finished on 326/5 with Jadeja 110* (212) and Kuldeep Yadav 1* (10) at the crease.

Let’s take a look at highlights from Day 1 of IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1:

1. Sarfaraz Khan has emotional moment with family after receiving debut cap

Sarfaraz Khan became the 311th player to represent India in Tests as he was handed his debut cap by Anil Kumble ahead of play on Day 1. His father Naushad Khan was moved to tears seeing his son don the India jersey along with his wife Romana Zahoor. The Mumbai batter wiped both of their tears and hugged to console.

2. Mark Wood runs through Indian top order

After being dropped in the second Test in Visakhapatnam, Mark Wood was determined to make a statement with his performance as he bowled a brilliant spell with the new ball. He dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over and Shubman Gill in his third leaving India on 24/2.

3. Rohit Sharma scores 11th Test hundred

India captain Rohit Sharma was finally amongst the runs in the series after low scores in the first two Tests. The Indian skipper played a brilliant knock of 131 (196) smashing 14 fours and three fours.

4. Sarfaraz Khan shines on debut

The 26-year-old looked at ease at the crease on his international debut scoring a brilliant 62 (66) with the help of nine fours and a six. However, his innings came to an unfortunate end due to a miscommunication with Ravindra Jadeja, who was batting on 99.

5. Ravindra Jadeja scores fourth Test hundred

Returning from an injury, Jadeja was seen at his usual best as he got involved in a massive 204-run stand with Rohit Sharma. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 110* (212) with the help of nine fours and two sixes.

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