IND vs ENG 3rd Test Highlights: Axar Patel shines as India finish Day 1 on top

India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: After being asked to bowl first, Ishant Sharma provided the hosts with the first breakthrough as he sent Dom Sibley packing on duck. Ishant is playing his 100th Test. The match is being played at the Motera Cricket Stadium.

India vs England 3rd Test LIVE updates: Axar Patel celebrates with teammates in 3rd Test. (Twitter/BCCI)

India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: India ruled the proceedings on the opening day of the ongoing day-night Test against England in Ahmedabad, as the hosts closed the day at 99/3 and are trailing by 13 runs. The team's architect behind this tremendous show was local boy Axar Patel, who earlier in the day played an instrumental role in bundling out the visitors for a paltry 112. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, who is batting on 57, will resume the Indian innings along with Ajinkya Rahane on Day 2.   

Axar completed the innings with six scalps and gave away just 38 runs, making him the second spinner to return with the best figures in day-night Tests. Meanwhile, this also was England's fourth-lowest inning total against India.  

24 February 2021

22:02 IST

Jack Leach breaks the 64-run stand between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as hosts end Day 1 on 99/3 and are trailing by 13 runs. 

Axar Patel emerged as the standout player of the day as he finished the day with six wickets, helping hosts bundle out England for 112. Meanwhile, with the bat it was Rohit Sharma as he went on to slam his 12th Test ton. Rohit along with Ajinkya Rahane will kick-off the proceedings on Day 2.  

21:56 IST

Jack Leach strikes! 

Jack Leach provides England with a much-needed breakthrough as he breaks the 64-run stand between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The Indian skipper departs for 27 as he plays a straight delivery from Leach back onto his stumps. IND: 98/3, trail by 14 runs