Harry Brook's Near-Century and England's Bowling Prowess Keep Test Match Alive Against India
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In the first test match at Headingley, England managed to reduce India's lead to 96 runs by the end of day three. England's first innings saw Ollie Pope score a century and Harry Brook narrowly miss one with 99 runs. India, after scoring 471 in their first innings, were dismissed early in their second, finishing the day at 96-2. England's bowlers, particularly Brydon Carse, made crucial early breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal, to keep the match competitive.
Key Points
England were dismissed for 465 in their first innings, with Ollie Pope scoring a century and Harry Brook falling short with 99 runs.
India scored 471 in their first innings, leading by six runs when they started their second innings.
England's bowlers, led by Brydon Carse, made early inroads into India's second innings, dismissing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
India finished day three at 96-2, maintaining a 96-run lead over England, keeping the test match evenly poised.
Sai Sudharsan played cautiously in his second innings after being dismissed for a duck in the first.
