England vs India 1st Test, Day 3 as it happened: Rain forces early stumps after visitors take lead
Highlights of day three of the first Test between India and England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Day 1: Bumrah-led pace attack makes a big statement on day one of the series
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England first innings: 183 all-out
India first innings: 278 all-out
Stumps
Play has been abandoned for the day! Another early finish because of rain in Nottingham. England end the day at 25/0, they trail India by 70 runs.
And now it's raining again. And dark. This could be terminal for the day. https://t.co/xOlt16d1or
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
Update: It’s raining again and resumption of play has been pushed to 10.40 pm IST.
Due to further rain restart delayed until 18:10 local (10.40 PM IST)#ENGvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
Update: Play set to resume at 10.15 pm IST if the rain stays away.
Anyone ever notice how much Bumrah’s wrist locks and the palm of his bowling hand gets parallel to the sky just before the bowling arm gets to its high point?
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) August 6, 2021
The nine runs scored by Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane, in the first innings of this Test, is the fewest they've ever managed in the first innings of a Test. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
Rain has stopped play again, but it looks like it may clear soon. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/vN42sBtNuf
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
The rain is back and the players are off!
ENG 25/0 after 11.1 overs: Well, it was good while it lasted but we have another delay. Kohli isn’t too pleased but the England openers have raced off the field.
ENG 25/0 after 11 overs: Four! Burns plays with soft hands and close to his body, the ball takes a thick outside edge and races through the slip cordon for four. Good over from Shami, though.
ENG 21/0 after 10 overs: Siraj is running in hard and attacking the stumps. But the pacers haven’t got much movement so far – in the air or off the pitch.
ENG 20/0 after 9 overs: Shot! Shami comes from round the wicket and drifts onto Burns’ pads, the left-hander maintains his balance and clips it for four. This is turning into a decent start for England.
ENG 15/0 after 8 overs: A fine over from Siraj. Got Sibley’s outside edge but it ran away for four unfortunately. Came back to beat the right-hander’s outside edge with a peach off the last ball.
Think Jadeja should be given a bowl sooner rather than later. It usually grips when it’s seaming. #ENGvINDOnlyOnSonyTen #INDvENG
— Jatin Paranjape (@jats72) August 6, 2021
ENG 11/0 after 7 overs: A maiden over for Shami to start his spell. He was mighty impressive in the first innings and bowled with a lot of heart. India need another big performance from him.
England will need to bat really well here to even get a 100 run lead (which probably won’t be enough). But with rain forecast tomorrow and a bit on Sunday, will India’s chances be hampered? I can’t remember the last time they took a series lead overseas 🤷🏽♂️ #ENGvIND 🏴🇮🇳🏏
— Nikesh Rughani (@NikeshRughani) August 6, 2021
9.15 pm: Mohammed Shami starts proceedings after tea. India will be eyeing another dominant performance with the ball in this session.
Formidable lead for #TeamIndia after some important runs added by the tail.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2021
It’ll be interesting to see how England respond after being behind.
By the way, @Jaspritbumrah93 just played the shot of his life today. 😀#ENGvIND
Things you love to see... #TeamIndia's tail end stepping up with the bat to add some crucial runs in the second session. Although, the England openers are unbeaten at the break, the session belonged to 🇮🇳
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 6, 2021
🏴 at ☕ - 11/0, trail by 84 runs#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #ENGvIND
That will be tea!
Rory Burns and Dom Sibley survive that six-over period and take England to 11/0. India lead by 84 runs.
ENG 11/0 after 6 overs: The first boundary of the England innings! Siraj drifts onto the pads and Sibley clips it for four. Shaun Pollock in commentary suggests the lengths by the Indian pacers have been a tad short so far.
18 years of hunger and relentless pursuit of excellence at the top level. For any bowler it is a special effort, but for a fast bowler it is extra special.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 6, 2021
Many congratulations to James Anderson on becoming the 3rd highest wicket taker of all time . Richly deserved. pic.twitter.com/2Ot6FYydcg
ENG 6/0 after 5 overs: Make that three no-balls in as many overs from Bumrah. Meanwhile, Sibley gets off the mark with his 17th delivery. The England openers are doing well to play close to their bodies.
Top class innings from KL Rahul and great contributions from Jadeja and Bumrah has given India a very handy 95 run lead. Now for the bowlers to drive home the advantage. #IndvsEng
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 6, 2021
ENG 3/0 after 3 overs: Seemed to be a maiden over from Bumrah but he overstepped on the last ball and had to bowl it again. A no-ball in each of the two overs by Bumrah so far.
ENG 2/0 after 2 overs: Siraj, not Shami, with the new ball from the other end. Interesting tactic from Kohli. Siraj starts with a good line and a maiden over.
India's lower order has given the team a wonderful chance in this game. It has been a major issue in recent years and hopefully, this is the beginning of more little contributions
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 6, 2021
Dom Sibley Test Batting Average:
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
1st Innings - 23.23
2nd Innings - 42.91#ENGvIND
England's attack a game of two halves. Anderson + Robinson = 9-139. Broad + Curran = 0-127.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
ENG 2/0 after 1 over: Quiet first over from Bumrah. A no-ball and a single for Burns. India will want to strike before the tea break.
8.27 pm: England’s openers are out in the middle and they have a big job on their hands. Jasprit Bumrah with the new ball. India lead by 95 runs. Here we go!
Five wickets for Robinson, but the headline is India's lead of 95, thanks in part to a last-wicket stand between two genuine rabbits of 33. Against a batting unit as weak as England's - and with the bowlers India have at their disposal - that ought to prove match-winning.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
England's last two partnerships added 28 runs, India's last two partnerships have added 73 runs. Crucial runs for India in a low scoring test.
— Clive (@_vanillawallah) August 6, 2021
THE INDIAN TAIL HAS WAGGED.
INDIA ALL-OUT FOR 278
They lead by 95. The last three wickets added 73 runs! Robinson gets a five-for, Bumrah finishes with 28 off 34. India are in a strong position with this lead!
Bumrah in this Test! 😎 pic.twitter.com/xCNU1Ezzf2
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 6, 2021
#ENGvIND
— The Field (@thefield_in) August 6, 2021
Jasprit Bumrah putting on a show at Trent Bridge... with the bat! 💥
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IND 270/9 after 83 overs: Four more! Robinson bangs it in and Bumrah gloves it over the keeper. India lead by 87 now. Root is bringing Anderson back into the attack.
This is more runs than India's No.9-11 scored in any innings during the 2018 series. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
No greater joy than seeing India's tail wag.
— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) August 6, 2021
IND 263/9 after 81.3 overs: Four, six and four! Bumrah is putting on a show! Clean strikes from the right-hander and some priceless runs for India. They lead by 80 now.
IND 249/9 after 81 overs: Four! Robinson pitches it right up and Siraj thumps it down the ground. This will frustrate England no end.
IND 245/9 after 80.3 overs: WICKET! The second new ball is taken and Robinson gets his fourth. Shami did well to score 13 off 20 but is clean bowled. India lead by 62 runs with one wicket in hand.
IND 245/8 after 80 overs: Bumrah is defending with his head down and great determination, Gavaskar is loving that in commentary. This partnership has added 13 runs. The second new ball is being taken now. Robinson to start with it.
Was in 2012 after Nagpur Test vs England... MS Dhoni has said in PC that we will some day see the true value of Jadeja in Test cricket.
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) August 6, 2021
It's taken a while, but we are here. The second half of Jadeja's career would be that of a proper Test all-rounder in all conditions. #EngvInd
IND 244/8 after 79 overs: Three more valuable runs added in that Robinson over. India lead by 61 runs now. England will be desperate to get out and bat.
Has @imjadeja been India’s Test MVP over the last couple of years? Can’t think of a game where he hasn’t contributed with bat/ball or both! Has given India a clear advantage going into the second innings. 👍 #ENGvsIND
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 6, 2021
IND 241/8 after 78 overs: Curran comes from round the wicket to Bumrah, puts a leg slip in place, attacks the body with short-pitched bowling, and returns with a maiden over for his efforts.
This feels like a match-winning lead already. Sibley's drop of KL Rahul yesterday increasingly looking like a pivotal moment in the game #ENGvIND
— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) August 6, 2021
India’s running between the wickets > England’s catching#ENGvIND
— Aditya Chaturvedi (@aditya_c19) August 6, 2021
Jadeja's consistency as a batter across all formats since 2019 WC has been amazing. Hardly gets out early and looks so assured. No real weakness. India's MVP
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) August 6, 2021
55 innings
Lowest dismissed score 7#ENGvsIND
This is the fifth time this year that England have dropped 3+ catches in an innings. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
IND 238/8 after 76 overs: DROPPED! Anderson saw two catches dropped in the slips off his bowling and now he drops one running back from mid-on. Shami gets a reprieve. England’s catching continues to be poor. Bumrah is the new batsman, India lead by 55 runs.
Top, top innings this from Jadeja
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) August 6, 2021
Terrific half century by @imjadeja. Technique, temperament and grit to thwart testing bowling by Anderson and Robinson, batting cleverly with the tail to farm the strike, unafraid to open his shoulders for big shots
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 6, 2021
IND 232/8 after 75 overs: WICKET! Robinson returns to the attack, gets hit for two fours, but gets the key wicket of Jadeja. He tried to lift it straight back but got a top-edge and Broad back-peddled from mid-on to take the catch. The left-hander walks back for a brilliant 56 off 86. India lead by 49 runs.
Since the start of September 2018, the only Test batsmen to bat as often as Jadeja, with a higher average, are Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, and Marnus Labuschagne. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
FIFTY for Ravindra Jadeja! He gets to his 16th Test half-century off 81 balls. Another valuable knock by the left-hander down the order. India’s lead is 43 now.
IND 222/7 after 74 overs: Shami picks up three runs off the first ball of that Broad over. Jadeja then picks a single off the fifth ball. It should’ve been a run-out though as Shami was well short, but Burns missed the direct hit.
IND 218/7 after 72.5 overs: SIX! Stunning shot by Jadeja. Anderson bowled it on the pads and the left-hander flicked it with disdain over fine-leg. He survived a close call before that as a thick edge flew just over gully for four. But welcome runs for India.
IND 208/7 after 72 overs: Jadeja gets a single off the last ball of that Broad over to keep Shami off strike. The left-hander gave indications in that over that he’s going to look for boundaries now. He has to. India have Bumrah and Siraj to follow.
India's lead is 24
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 6, 2021
Jaddu's batting on 32*
Can he along with the tail take the lead past the 50-run mark?#ENGvIND #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings
IND 205/7 after 70.5 overs: WICKET! Shardul Thakur is out for a duck as Joe Root makes no mistake in the slips this time. James Anderson has his fourth.
Fine hand by @klrahul11. Without his 84, India would have been in a very sorry state. Bottom half of the batting must show resolve and provide some runs. Lead is meagre still and Anderson is bowling superbly
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 6, 2021
James Anderson, at 39, becomes the third-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket 🐐#ENGvIND | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/vo874jWePa
— ICC (@ICC) August 6, 2021
The last four Test centuries by Indian openers away from home
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) August 6, 2021
158 - KL Rahul in 2016 at Kingston
190 - Shikhar Dhawan in 2017 at Galle
119 - Shikhar Dhawan in 2017 at Pallekele
149 - KL Rahul in 2018 at The Oval
[84 - KL Rahul in 2021 at Nottingham today]#ENGvsIND #IndvsEng
James Anderson now has 620 Test wickets. The only men in history with more are Shane Warne, and Muttiah Muralitharan. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
Most Test wickets -
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) August 6, 2021
Muttian Muralidaran - 800
Shane Warne - 708
JAMES ANDERSON - 620
What a player.
Since 2017, no Indian player has a better batting average in away Tests than Ravindra Jadeja - 54.55. (Till the score of 32* today)
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) August 6, 2021
Talk about an improved player!#ENGvIND
IND 205/6 after 68.5 overs: WICKET! Anderson finally gets Rahul. After two dropped catches, this time Buttler makes no mistake. The end of a phenomenal knock by Rahul (84 off 214), he played the anchor brilliantly and guided India to the lead.
IND 198/5 after 68 overs: Broad takes the ball from the other end to start the second session. The right-arm pacer was troubled a couple of times in that over by the strong breeze. Buttler concedes a bye because of the late swing to end the over.
Since 2006 (when records began), there have been 95 drops off James Anderson's bowling in Test cricket. #ENGvIND
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 6, 2021
Two slip chances now for England (both offered by Rahul), and two drops. It's reached the stage where a slip catch is a bonus.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
The theme for the series ,When it’s cloudy 🌥 it’s Anderson #INDvENG
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 6, 2021
IND 193/5 after 67 overs: DROPPED! KL Rahul gets another reprieve! James Anderson the bowler again and this time it is Joe Root who drops the catch at first slip. It came at a good height and should’ve been taken.
India have taken first innings lead against England, but still far from taking control of match. Need to bat out a session and some for that
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 6, 2021
6.40 pm: We’re ready for the post-lunch session! KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja have done well so far but the job isn’t done. Another crucial passage of play coming up. Here we go!
KL Rahul has ensured that the session belonged to India. After a solid opening stand came the collapse, but Rahul has stood tall at his end. Quality batting in conditions that demand it. #ENGvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) August 6, 2021
That will be lunch!
India are 191/5 (66 overs) and lead by 8 runs. KL Rahul is unbeaten on 77 off 202 and Ravindra Jadeja is on 27 off 53. Despite Rishabh Pant falling early, this was a good session for the visitors.
India have the lead. As the partnership builds Anderson has been brought back into the attack. #ENGvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) August 6, 2021
India have the lead! This has turned out to be a fine partnership (41 runs) between KL Rahul (75*) and Ravindra Jadeja (24*) for the 6th wicket. They’ve picked the right balls to attack and defended with steely resolve.
IND 182/5 after 63 overs: Shot! Broad comes from round the wicket and angles it into Jadeja’s pads, the left-hander keeps his balance and hits a superb on-drive for four. That’s one of the toughest shots in the book, also one of the prettiest.
IND 178/5 after 62 overs: Curran gets Rahul’s edge but it falls just short of second slip. Good, diving stop by Root. India trail by five runs now.
Ravindra Jadeja goes past 2000 Test runs with a glorious boundary 👏👏#TeamIndia | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/HA7sizpJUq
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
Fewest Tests taken to complete the double of 2000 runs & 200 wickets:
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 6, 2021
42 Ian Botham
50 Kapil Dev
50 Imran Khan
51 Ravi Ashwin
53 Ravindra Jadeja#ENGvsIND #INDvsENG #ENGvIND #INDvENG
KL Rahul has devised a plan that he won't be beaten on the inside of the bat. It can be difficult to handle inward & outward movement in England, so Rahul has played it smart by ensuring he has the inward movement covered all the time. #ENGvsIND #InDvENG
— Gav Joshi (@Gampa_cricket) August 6, 2021
KL Rahul has left the ball masterfully. Has kept a close eye and never overcommited. If it's pitched full, he takes a short stride towards the line of the ball and tucks his bat behind his pad if it nips away. Seems to have so much time. Brilliant.#ENGvIND
— Aditya Chaturvedi (@aditya_c19) August 6, 2021
📸: AFP / Paul Ellis pic.twitter.com/oivaJO6KlC
IND 169/5 after 59 overs: Rahul survives a caught-behind shout. There was a sound when the ball passed his bat but the umpire said not-out. England took the review and it showed no spike. The hosts have lost all their reviews now. Good period of play for India this.
IND 157/5 after 55 overs: First bowling change of the day for England as Stuart Broad returns to the attack. KL Rahul, meanwhile, is batting wonderfully. He’s judging the length and swing masterfully and tucking has bat behind his front pad while leaving deliveries.
England’s batsmen need to watch, learn and inwardly digest this innings by K L Rahul. Class under pressure. Proper Test batting.
— peter hayter (@phaytercricket) August 6, 2021
IND 155/5 after 53.1 overs: Jadeja survives! Oh that was so close! Rahul tapped it and went off for single after a bit of hesitation. Jadeja was left with no choice and had to go for the single but would’ve been well short had Lawrence got the direct hit. That would’ve been the absolute last thing India needed.
IND 153/5 after 52 overs: Jadeja gets going with a boundary down to the fine-leg fence. India trail by 30 runs now. This is another crucial partnership for them. Also, the sun is out now!
#ENGvIND
— The Field (@thefield_in) August 6, 2021
Six and out!
Big moment in the first Test as Rishabh Pant is dismissed by Ollie Robinson.
📹: Sony Sportspic.twitter.com/rToAamMnRK
IND 149/5 after 51 overs: Rahul survives an LBW shout but then drives an over-pitched delivery from Anderson powerfully past point for four. It’s been an action-packed restart so far.
Pant scored 25 off 20. Jadeja is the new batsman.
In the previous over before Pant’s wicket:
A bit of aggro there. It's raining, and Rahul wants to go off, but the umpires decide to stay on, because it's a passing shower. Rahul isn't happy, and makes as if he doesn't want to face. Anderson gets involved, and umpire Gough steps in. Then the rain stops.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
IND 145/5 after 50 overs: WICKET! Rishabh Pant gets a top-edge for six but then hits one straight to short-cover. Big blow to India as Ollie Robinson strikes again.
IND 145/4 after 49.5 overs: It’s raining again but the players are staying on. The Indian batsmen don’t want to, naturally, and the English do. Meanwhile, Pant gets the first six of the Indian innings with a top-edge over the keeper. Went hard at the pull and got the runs. The left-hander is facing the pacers by standing about a foot and a half outside the crease.
IND 133/4 after 49 overs: Anderson appeals for caught behind but there was nothing in it and Pant survives. This will be so tough for the Indian batsmen, they have to reset again with the ball doing all sorts of things.
4.35 pm: Right, the players are back on the field. Anderson has the ball and Pant is on strike. Hopefully, no more rain delays... for a while at least. Here we go!
And now it's stopped. We could go on for ever like this... https://t.co/B5xoSjcbJx
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
Updated session timings.
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
1205 - 1330 - 1st session
1330 - 1410 - 🍱 break
1410 -1625 - 2nd session
1625 - 1645 - 🫖 break
1645 - 1900 - 3rd session
+30 minutes. We have lost 6 overs. 92 overs remaining #ENGvIND
If there is no further rain, play will resume at 12:05 local time (4:35PM IST). Lunch has been delayed to 13:30 local time (6:00PM IST). #ENGvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
Rain has gone and it’s a 12.05 restart at Trent Bridge if it stays clear #ENGvIND
— Chris Stocks (@StocksC_cricket) August 6, 2021
4.02 pm: Nope, no restart anytime soon. It’s raining again in Nottingham...
There will be a further delay as it has started to 🌧️ again ⏳ #ENGvIND
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
Play on Day 3 was halted due to rain after 11 balls. It has stopped raining currently, but is quite windy.
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
Restart at 11:40 local time (4:10PM IST) if no further rain. #ENGvIND
Update: The rains seems to have stopped as there are no umbrellas up in the stands. The umpires are out in the middle and assessing the conditions. There’s a bit of sunshine too. Play could resume soon but looks like we’re in for another start-stop day of cricket.
This time they managed eight minutes before the rain arrived. Still, we did get to see Pant thrash Anderson past mid-off. India 132-4 as the covers return.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) August 6, 2021
Well... the players are off the field in the middle of a Jimmy Anderson over once again 🙈#ENGvIND
— Delhi Capitals (Indian Hockey Fan Account 🇮🇳🏑) (@DelhiCapitals) August 6, 2021
The players are off!
Ah well, 11 balls bowled and the rain is back. Rishabh Pant with a thumping drive for four off James Anderson before the players walk off.
IND 126/4 after 48 overs: Ollie Robinson starts the day with a maiden over. The conditions seem fine at the moment – there is a bit of sunshine but the pacers have plenty of assistance.
James Anderson's 14th over:
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) August 6, 2021
- 1 ball at 2.27pm yesterday
- 1 ball at 4.15pm yesterday
- 2 balls at 5pm yesterday
- 2 balls at 11am today
IND 126/4 after 47 overs: FINALLY, James Anderson’s 14th over is completely. It started yesterday and was bowled in four instalments. Rahul gets going with a single to extra cover.
3.29 pm: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are at the crease and we’re ready for play at Trent Bridge. India are 125/4 and trail England’s first innings total by 58 runs. Here we go!
Hello and good morning from Trent Bridge. It is Day 3 of the first Test today and here are the sessions timings with 98 overs to be bowled (if no 🌧️)
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 6, 2021
1100 - 1300 - 1st Session
1300 - 1340 - 🍱 break
1340 - 1555 - 2nd Session
1555 - 1615 - 🫖 break
1615 - 1830 - 3rd Session pic.twitter.com/AWAwCfhTj1
Magic from @jimmy9! 🤩
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 6, 2021
Watch full Day 2 Highlights: https://t.co/7abkIWim36
🏴 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/umtzBmPA2C
3.00 pm: Hello and welcome to live coverage of day three of the first Test between India and England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Day two of the first Test between India and England was a dampener as rain and bad light played spoilsport in Nottingham. Play was abandoned early but before that, James Anderson brought the hosts back in the game by removing Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli off successive deliveries.
India, after a strong opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, went from 97/0 to 112/4, with Rohit, Pujara, Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane being dismissed. India were left with Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the crease at stumps and will be eyeing a big partnership on day three.