Mohammed Siraj has to be at his best
The primary factor that will determine how India secures early breakthroughs in the match is the bowling spearhead, Mohammed Siraj. He is the only individual capable of leading India to triumph on his own if he maintains a good rhythm. Yesterday, as India appeared bewildered following the early partnership between Crawley and Duckett, it was Siraj’s enchanting Yorker that provided India the crucial breakthrough to conclude the day with optimism.
Need Early Wicket of Duckett
Ben Duckett is an exceptional player who perfectly embodies the Bazz-ball style. If he starts strong early on, he has the ability to dominate the game against India rapidly. India requires Duckett’s wicket quickly at the start. Earlier in the series, he demonstrated how lethal he can become once he gains momentum. Duckett’s wicket is essential for India to undermine England’s chances of pursuing the target.
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Prasidh must raise his game
With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna will need to excel with the ball. Prasidh, who claimed 4 wickets in the first innings, didn’t appear impressive at all on Day 3. He must enhance his line and bowl accurately to assist Siraj in getting early breakthrough in the English batting order. He must bowl much fuller to get the right movement and deliver India essential early wickets
India’s fielding will be vital
A primary reason India is trailing in the series is due to their poor catching, but they must not miss any catches moving forward. They must seize every half chance that comes their way.
An effective fielding performance will enable India to manage the pace of runs. They need to seize every opportunity because with England’s aggressive batting, numerous chances will arise. They can’t just be forgiving! If they overlook any catching chance, the game can swiftly slip away from them
