Quote from: Sithara007 on Today at 02:20:08 AM

Quote from: HelliumZ on July 11, 2025, 11:42:28 PM

India felt some pressure in the beginning where Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early but KL Rahul & K Nair helped India to reach 74 runs from that pressure but it was thought that Shubman Gill might give India something special in this match but Shubman Gill could not do well in this innings. However, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are both trying to build a big partnership and if India can build a big partnership in this case, then it can be said that they will be able to give a run lead in the first innings. So far, India have lost three wickets but have scored 143 runs, while India are currently trailing by 242 runs.

India is still not out of the danger zone. When KL Rahul and Karun Nair built the second wicket partnership, I thought that they maybe able to get India to a secure position. But when it mattered the most, Nair got out and then within a short interval India again lost the wicket of Shubhman Gill. Now Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are there, trying to stabilize the Indian innings. As of now, India may not be too much worried. They do have depth down the order, with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar yet to come.

They started well but later they were under some pressure after losing their wickets, although India lost only three wickets, they are still facing a lot of challenges. If these two KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant can stabilize the game, then it may be possible for them to meet the target of 242 runs. And if these two do not have a cool batting performance, if the pair breaks, then there is a possibility that it may be difficult. Today, the Indian team must play according to their batting performance and meet the target. But I believe that since the Indian team's batting is still there, it seems that they will be able to meet this target and give a lead.