Eng vs Ind (Watch): Prasidh Krishna sends him back to 99 and Harry Brook is finally running away from luck
Day 3 First Test at HeadingleyBritish batters Harry Brook I suffered during the test century of maidens against India. Prashidi Krishna. Amazing the Headingley crowd, Brooke himself’s devastation moment marked a pivotal point in a heavily contested match.
Harry Brook’s Grit and Fortune
Brooke’s innings were a blend of skill, aggression and good fortune. After surviving a dramatic no-ball reprieve from Jasprit Bumrah two days later, Brooke reopened his confidence on the third day. He quickly set the tone, destroying Prashid Krishna with 4 and 6 in the opening exchange, continuing to dominate the Indian attacks with an authoritative array of strokes. Brook’s anti-attack approach helped England’s fightback, particularly as it exploited a series of catches by Indian fielders.
Despite pressure and Indian bowlers’ struggle with the new ball, Brooke continues pushing, moving in the 90s with boundary gusts. Mohamed Shiraji And then there were four clear fours that had a deficit of less than 90 times. His partnership Jamie Smith Erosion of India’s first lead, which was steadily eroded, Brook seemed ready for 100 well worthy of it.
Prasidh Krishna dismisses Harry Brook in 1999
However, Brooke’s luck ultimately dumped him on just one run of the milestone. surface Prashidi KrishnaBrook tries to pull a short pitch delivery, but can’t get the elevation and sends the ball straight. Shardul Thakur Deep rear rectangular legs. The catch was safely poached, and Brooke realized his fate and brought his head back to despair before running up to a standing ovation from Headingley’s crowd. The emotional moments were captured on camera, and Brooke was visibly heartbroken after approaching the memorable century in his hometown.
Here’s the video:
A much-needed breakthrough #TeamIndia! 🔥#prasidhkrishna Grab his third test’s wicket and reject it #HarryBrook 99! 💥
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– Starsports (@starsportsindia) June 22, 2025
For India, wicket was a much-needed breakthrough after annoyed sessions that missed the opportunity and marked a leaked run. Krishna, who previously rejected Centurion Ollie Popeoffered a breakthrough, just as Brooke threatened to steal the game from visitors. Jasprit Bumrahwent to wicketless in the session and saw multiple catches falling from his bowling, and there was reason to celebrate when India finally returned to the contest.
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