Dhruv Jurel's valiant effort fell agonizingly short of a century in the Test arena, as India narrowed England's first-innings lead to a mere 46 runs by posting 307 runs on the board at lunch on the third day of the fourth Test match. Jurel's spirited innings came to an end just before the lunch break, as Tom Hartley claimed his wicket for 90 runs off 149 deliveries, adorned with six boundaries and four maximums, concluding India's first innings in 103.2 overs. Meanwhile, Shoaib Bashir achieved a remarkable milestone by securing his maiden five-wicket haul for England.
During the crucial first session on the third day, Jurel, accompanied by Kuldeep Yadav, defied England's bowling attack, extending their resistance from the previous evening's play. The duo frustrated the English bowlers, particularly forming a resilient partnership of 76 runs for the eighth wicket, consuming 202 deliveries in the process, which helped stabilize India's innings after a flurry of dismissals on day 2.
Kuldeep's resilience was commendable, but his innings came to an end when England opted for the second new ball, and James Anderson managed to breach his defenses with an inside edge that dislodged the stumps. Kuldeep contributed 28 runs from 131 balls, showcasing grit and determination during his stay at the crease. Once again, India's lower order displayed resilience, playing pivotal roles in minimizing the deficit and keeping the team's hopes alive in the Test match.
Brief scores: England 353 lead India 303 in 103.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 73, Dhruv Jurel 90; Shoaib Bashir 5/119, Tom Hartley 3/68) by 46 runs.
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