While the drama of day 3 unfolded at the oval, India‘s lead swallows into an intimidating total, thanks to a not least for a late, destructive cameee from all -rounder Washington Sundar. Follow the brilliant centuries of Yashasvi Jaiswal and the crucial half century of Nightwatchman Akash DeepSundar took control of the lower order. In a blistering representation of aggressive, he launched a stunning attack on the England Bowlers, who propells the total of India beyond the 350-run marking and sets England an unlikely target. His fearless fifty was the last nail in the coffin, leaving England a near-record hunt to win the series.
Washington Sundar’s thunderous 53 sets of England a record oval chase
With the formidable second innings of India in total, Sundar took on the last knockout punch. Comes to the fold after the resignation of Wicketkeeper Dhruv JurelSundar immediately went into the offensive. He showed a breathtaking range of Power-Hitting and launched a stunning attack on the English bowlers and raced to a fifty in just 46 balls. His innings was an exciting exhibition of clean striking, interrupted by four four and four sixes, which completely empty the opposition. What made Sundar even more impactful was his ability to fear the tail fear. He was a crucial last-wicket partnership with Prasidh krishnaWhere Krishna played a supporting role, so Sundar could take on the strike and cause maximum damage. This Blitz in the late innings ensured that India’s totally swallowed up to 396, and placed England a discouraging target of 374 for the victory and left them a Herculean task at a difficult pitch.
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The second innings of India: a story about collective dominance
The second innings of India was an extensive and collective effort that completely reversed the momentum of the test. The foundation was laid by opener Jaiswal, who converted his Overnight score of 51 in a beautiful centuryHis sixth in test cricket. The aggressive and flowing knock of Jaiswal of 118 was a master class in inconvenient batting. He was brilliantly supported by Nightwatchman Akash Deep, who played the innings of his life, scored a grouse 66 and summarized a vital 107-run partnership with Jaiswal.
This partnership completely neutralized the early bowling threat of England and set the tone for the day. While Shubman Gill And Karun Nair were cheap rejected, important contributions from Ravindra JadajaWho also scored a fifty, and Jurel consolidated the position of India further. This collective bone effort ensured that India placed a commander totally, so that they were placed in an indisputable position and England was left to face the discouraging prospect of a historical chase of the fourth innings on a pitch that helps both pacers and spinners.
This is how fans responded:
What a collection of Washington Sundar. Perhaps the most crucial runs of the competition.
– Irfan Pathan (@Irfanpathan) August 2, 2025
What an innings from Washington Sunder.
He has a special talent to judge the ball early and to hit for massive sixes!– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) August 2, 2025
Our Tamil Nadu Pride, Washington Sundar, showed unwavering grit, ruthless perseverance and boundless passion, which came to the opportunity when it mattered the most! 🇮🇳🔥
Now it’s time for our bowlers to bring it home for India.
Let the fire ignite, let the mind roar, come on, … pic.twitter.com/rhqwyuwn2k
– Vijay Vasanth (@iamvijayvasanth) August 2, 2025
Washi Sundar is my new favorite cricket player. Whatever criticism you throw the way of Gambhir, credit him with the thorough support of Washi.
– Nikhil Mehra (@tweetinderkaul) August 2, 2025
WTF Shots Sundar plays here…. FCKNG Hell. Elite knock.
– Arfan (@im__arfan) August 2, 2025
Late Washington Sundar Bat on three cowards
– Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) August 2, 2025
Spectacular batting by Washi. From 17 (27) to 52 (39), with 35 out of 12, with 4 sixes. Imperious Stroke Play, English Quicks Steaming at 140 km / h and Washi that she pulls for sixths and crochet as if it were a net session. Extraordinary in both attack and defense. What a battling talent!
– Mama (@Srinima16) August 2, 2025
Haming just by Washi this !!!!! Absolutely fond of 😭❤️
– Shivani Shukla (@ishivani_shukla) August 2, 2025
Gave the crowd in England a good 𝟑𝐃 experience ☄️ dut
Well done Washington! 👏 pic.twitter.com/3OcT9Y63MR
– Kolkataknightriders (@kkriders) August 2, 2025
Double the Sundar, the style doubles!
Sundar Pichai enjoys the fine display of Washington Sundar with the bat near the oval. 💫#Cricket #Washingtonsundar #Sundarpichai #Google #Engvind #NAALST pic.twitter.com/kl4e3AVCSC
– crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) August 2, 2025
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