Test matches should be competitive like this. Every Test match between India and England has been very competitive. Both have strong squads and both teams are performing well. India's total in the first innings was only 224 runs. In the second innings, India's total was 342 runs after losing 7 wickets. India has secured a lead of 319 runs. There are two experienced batsmen like Jadeja and Washington Sundar at the crease. So India can probably add another 50/60 runs on the scoreboard. Jadeja's total is now 45 and Washington Sundar's collection is 10. India is going to give a big target
England's victory looks a bit tough at this stage of the match. After the first innings, it looked like there wouldn't be much runs on this pitch and we might get a result by the start of the fourth day. But India are going to prove that wrong. After the first innings, the Indian batsmen have made a great comeback in the second innings and are fighting for big totals. They have already reached a stage where they are capable of giving the opposition a tough time. But they are fighting for more.
It is getting tougher every day. It will be tougher when England also make a great comeback and start chasing India's target well. I will be looking especially at Joe Root's batting. I predict that the series is going to be drawn.
The Indian batsmen are trying hard to set a good target with some effort and their hard work will pay off. The Indian batsmen have scored more than 364 runs in the second innings so far, which is good and beneficial for them. Because if they give a big target the England batsmen will be weak which will give them another chance to victory this match and victory the series. The Indian batsmen have 2 wickets, if they play better and don't get careless they can set a target of over 400, which will make their victory easier. The Indian bowlers will also have to play well which will make it easier for them. With the form England is playing, I wonder how they decided to work so hard and play so well. But many people are disappoint with the way India has become weak.