Day 3 Manchester test saw England Dominates with bat, thanks for an excellent century Root And solid contribution to the top and middle order. in response to IndiaThe first innings of the total innings of 358, the hosts finished the day at 544/7, took an important 186-ride lead and put themselves in a strong position.
Joe Root leads charge with historical 150
Spotlight was strongly related to the root, which played one of his entire innings in recent times. Starting from his overnight score, the former England captain scored 150 runs, showing his class, nature and shot selection. In this process, Root not only brought its 38th exam to the Sri Lanka legend, to the century, Kumar SangakkaraBut it is also exceeded Ricky PontingThe tally of 13,378 runs became the second largest run-scorer in the test history. Only Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) Now stands ahead of him.
Root’s innings was a mixture of elegance and rights – he easily handled both motion and spin and made a significant partnership, which pushed India to the back leg.
Ben Stokes seized with fifty fighting
While the route was the hero of the day, England captain Ben stokes Also felt his presence. After half a century after cramping and retiring, he later returned to the crease and remained unbeaten at 77 in stumps. His serious effort increased India’s frustration as England continued to pile up runs.
Earlier, the foundation for the Big Total of England was kept by the opener. Zak Croly ((4) and Ben docket ,
Also read: ENG vs IND: Joe crosses Ricky Ponting with a monumental achievement on 3 of the root manchester test
Indian bowlers struggle on a difficult day
This was a long and testing day in the region for Indian bowlers. Ki trio Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad SirajAnd debutant Anshul Kamboj Took one wicket, but no one could make continuous insods. Ravindra jadeja Take two wickets with his left hand spin, but it was Washington beautiful Who stood out as India’s most economical and effective bowler, ended with 2/57. However, his limited use surprised fans and experts equally, especially in view of situations and their success in the middle overs.
Now a major lead with England and three wickets are still in hand, pressure is to produce something special on India on day 4 if they expect back claws in the competition.
Here’s how fans reacted:
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– Kevin Pietersen (@kp24) 25 July, 2025
What is an incredible milestone for England cricket batsman @root66 Brother and all-time test run-scorer to pass second place to pass Ricky Ponting of Australia, who! #WTC27@root66 @Nglandcrick pic.twitter.com/gprnks058
– Sajid Khan (@Sajidkhan244) 25 July, 2025
Its day of root @root66 #ENGVSIND pic.twitter.com/lumhqbprge
– Warida (@Trifakakakabroad) 25 July, 2025
England finishes the day with full domination 💪#ENGVIND
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/ULT6SVKNEK pic.twitter.com/2u93t4omwy– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 25 July, 2025
for 1 @root66 #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/dn30yaxjsk
– Burmese Army of England ((@Thebermyarmy) 25 July, 2025
Congratulations @root66 #Testcrick #ENGVSIND pic.twitter.com/43GJ354ima
– Nitish Singh (@beingg_nitish) 25 July, 2025
Congratulations @root66 Most tests scored to get # 2 location on the run! Notable achievement, although mythological @Sachin_rt It will be difficult to catch!
– Sukhmani Singh (@iheartsport) 25 July, 2025
Now boy 🇮🇳 v 🇮🇳 x in day 3 original 2 list pic.twitter.com/IXMAHSBRW9
– Lee Thomas (@OafC83) 25 July, 2025
What for a day @root66
A great 150 and 3 players beaten and 2 to become the most test run scorer …… ever.#ENGVIND
– SI (@si_avfc) 25 July, 2025
England dominate day 3! Joe Root crossed Ponting, with England Post 518/6 146-Run Lead. Injuries to Pant and Sirj have hurt India badly. The disadvantage of a series now looks unavoidable. #INDVSENG #JOEROOT #Testcrick
– Tarik Abdullah (@Tarikjamal 80) 25 July, 2025
Joe Test Bucket List of Route is almost complete#WTC27 , #ENGVIND https://t.co/zxll2vehth pic.twitter.com/ogk40dpo7t
– ICC (@ICC) 25 July, 2025
3 days 3 days stump in Manchester
3 wickets in final session for #Teamindia
England 544/7, 186 runs in the first innings.
Scorecard ️ ️ https://t.co/l1evggu4si#ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/q6rqdxiolo
– BCCI (@Bcci) 25 July, 2025
Also read: ENG vs IND: Fans go to the 38th century as a root slam on the day 3 of the Manchester Test.
