Eng vs Ind: Kl Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah Star for India for Headingley Test
Day 3 of the first test in the meantime England and India At Headingley, we saw the outstanding performances of KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah and helped India maintain its slim advantage in a tough contested match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Five-for leads the way
India began the day to close out England’s first innings, and Bumura Delivering a brilliant spell, insisting on carrying five wickets to bowl England for 465. Bumra’s sharp bowling proved important as he rejected important English batsmen, including Centurion Ollie Pope, who fell early in the morning for 106. Contributions from Chris Walks and Brydon Curse.
Jasprit Bumrah equals Kapil Dev’s record#cricket #engvind #testcricket #jaspritbumrh #kapildev pic.twitter.com/zulmnfgcmy
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 22, 2025
KL Rahul anchors India’s two innings
In response, India’s two innings faced early pressure after losing Yashasvi Jaiswar cheaply. However, Rahul stabilized the ship with a composed knock and formed a key 66-run partnership with debut Sai Sudarsan. Rahul’s solid technique and temperament were on display, especially as it dulled the English attacks, especially under rainfall conditions where the rain threatens to disrupt play. Sudalsan contributed 30 before falling to Ben Stokes, but Rahul remained determined and joined by Shubman Gill as India tried to build their slim lead.
Stable and stylish @klhahu! 🔥
Already there are two sublime strokes, and the Indian opener appears to be touching neatly as he starts building on top #TeamIndiaLead! 👊🏻#engvind The third day of the first test is streamed on Jiohotstar 👉 https://t.co/sij5ri9fic pic.twitter.com/e56qtrrjc4
– Starsports (@starsportsindia) June 22, 2025
A thrilling finish ready match
The stumps resulted in the rain early in the process India leads with 96 runs. The match was fine and balanced, with both sides seizing key moments in the first three days. For India, the calm of Bamrah and Rahul was a highlight, but England’s batting depth is firmly maintained in the contest.
Early stumps of Headingley due to rain. KL Rahul is tall towards India – 47*(75)#testcricket #engvind pic.twitter.com/n7c5gl4sq1
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 22, 2025
With Headingley Test heading on the fourth day, there is an eye to whether India’s mid-order can extend the lead and whether Bumrah can continue the match-defined form with the ball.