Day 3 came out in the oval as a drama, IndiaLate from all-rounder, thanks in any small part for disastrous cameo, the lead for a scared clan became, thanks Washington beautifulAfter the brilliant centuries from Yashsvi Jaiswal And since half a century Knightwatchman Akash deepSundar controlled the lower order. In aggressive hitting blisters, he launched a stunning attack England The bowlers set India’s total 350 -run mark forward and set England an impossible goal. His fearless fifty was the last nail in the coffin, leaving England with a near-record chase to win the series.
Washington Sundar’s Thundaras 53 Set England A Record Oval Chase
Overall with India’s formidable second innings, Sundar took himself to give it the final knockout punch. Coming to the crease after the dismissal of the wicketkeeper Dhruv JurallBeautiful immediately became aggressive. Displaying a breathtaking array of power-touching, he launched a stunning attack on the English bowlers, running for fifty in just 46 balls. His innings was an exciting exhibition of clean striking, which was puncture with four fours and four sixes, which completely impure the opposition. Sundar’s performance made the performance even more impressive, he had the ability to bat fearlessly with the tail. He formed an important final wicket partnership Prasad krishnaWhere Krishna played a supporting role, allowing Sundar to strike and cause maximum damage. This late-pasting blitz brought India’s total to 396, setting England a difficult target of 374 to win, and left them with a Hercules on a hard pitch.
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India’s second innings: a tail of collective dominance
India’s second innings was a comprehensive and collective effort that completely reversed the speed of the test. The foundation was laid by opener Jaiswal, who changed him 51 overnight score in a magnificent centuryHis sixth in Test cricket. Jaiswal’s aggressive and fluent knocking was a masterclass in the batting of the counter-Hamle. He was brilliantly supported by Nightwatchman Akash Deep, who played his life innings, scored a gritty 66 and stitched a significant 107-rorn partnership with Jaiswal.
The partnership completely neutralized England’s early bowling threat and set a tone for the day. Whereas Shubman Gill And Karun Nair Was rejected cheaply, with significant contribution Ravindra jadejaWho scored a fifty, and Juraral further consolidated India’s position. This collective batting attempt ensured that India posted a commanding total, putting them in a unavailable position and left England on a pitch to face the challenging possibility of a historic fourth page chase, assisting both pacers and spinners.
Here’s how fans reacted:
What is an innings by Washington Sundar. The most important run of the match can be.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) August 2, 2025
What is an innings by Washington Sundar.
They have a special talent to identify the ball quickly and kill it for mass sixes!– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) August 2, 2025
Our Tamil Nadu Gaurav, Washington Sundar, displayed surefire patience, tireless perseverance and immense passion, when it was most important!
Now, it is time for our bowlers to bring home for India.
Let the fire ignite, let the soul roar, come,… pic.twitter.com/rhqwyuwn2k
– Vijay Vasant (@IAMVIJAYVASANTH) August 2, 2025
Vashi Sundar is my new favorite cricketer. Whatever you criticize, they throw the path of the serious way, support them through the resident and through the information.
– Nikhil Mehra (@tweetinderkaul) August 2, 2025
WTF Shots Sundar is playing here…. Fockng Hell. Elite knock already.
– Arfan (@im__arfan) August 2, 2025
Let Washington Sundar bat on three
– Ben Jones August 2, 2025
Great batting by Vashi. From 17 (27) to 52 (39), scored 12 runs with 4 sixes. Imperious strokeplay, English Quick steaming in 140 kilometers per hour and the resident and hook them for sixes as it was a pure session. Extraordinary in both attack and defense. What a batting talent!
– Mama (@srinimaama16) August 2, 2025
This is the appropriate hammer by residents !!!!! I love it at all
– Shivani Shukla (@ishivani_shukla) August 2, 2025
The crowd in England was given a proper experience
Well done Washington! pic.twitter.com/3OOCT9Y63mr
– kolkataknightriders (@kkriders) August 2, 2025
Double the beautiful, double the style!
Sundar Pichai enjoyed the best performance of Washington Sundar with the bat in the oval.#Cricket #WashingTonsundar #Sundarpichai #Google #ENGVIND #Ovaltest pic.twitter.com/kl4e3AVCSC
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) August 2, 2025
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