On the third day of first test match, there was a support from the crowd in the stadium, the number have increased. Dhoni and Harbhajan came out to bat, and huge cheer was flowing in the crowd. Panesar and Swann with the ball, waiting for the match to start; Panesar started the first over, and Indian batsmen playing safe to keep the scorecard moving. Just after the Swann over, Panesar ungrounded Harbhajan (40) at 212/6. The next over Indian captain scores his half century in 77 balls. Swann was getting the spin help from the pitch. Flintoff replacing Swann just after the lunch, a good move for England. Zaheer Khan (1) was victimized by Flintoff on LBW in the 63rd over of Indian inning. Dhoni (53) followed Khan to the pavilion, Panesar taking the credit for it. India was 219/8, Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra managed India reaching a score of 241 at the end.

Strauss and Cook, the openers walking down the ground for more actions, from Indian side Zaheer and Ishant were ready to bowl their 2nd inning bowling spells. Zaheer took the first ball with a field setting of two slips and a gully. Cricket live score for online viewer showing a steady run coming on board. Cook (9) out at the live score of 28/1. India luck struck got early three wickets of Cook, Pietersen and Bell with just 43 runs on board. Happy times for Indian team. England was going at low pace for increasing the trail. First and second session till tea time was favoring Indians.

Third session changed the scenario, with England started moving in an aggressive manner. Strauss looked confident and had put forth the strategy discussed at the tea time. India looked down under and lamenting on the dropped catch of Strauss in the early over. Cricket scores were starting verticals for the opponents.

England with the lead of 247 runs at the end of day 3 signaling the low chances of India winning. MS Dhoni will needs to create a strategic move to chance the fate of this match, as in cricket news, “Dhoni a winning captain for India”. Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, V Sehwag trying their luck hard to keep the English players in control, but the fate is destined to something else. Cricket360.com review expects the match to be moving towards a draw. India will need to fight back for a win. The ideal situation will be winning the match, and worst situation to be a draw. Hoping to see some strategic moves on day 4.

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