England seized complete control during the opening day of the third Test against India. The hosts rolled India for a paltry 78 in their first turn at bat at Headingley. In response, Haseeb Hameed (60) and Rory Burns (52) provided a solid foundation, both hitting half-centuries and remaining not out. England ended the day at 120/0, holding a lead of 42 runs in Leeds.
England completely dominated the game on the opening day of the third Test against India. England bowled out India for a small total of 78 in their first innings at Headingley. England openers Haseeb Hameed (60) and Rory Burns (52) scored their half-centuries and remained unconquered at the crease. England finished 0/120 at stumps and took a 42-run lead in Leeds.
The English pace attack had a field day, claiming all 10 wickets in a mere 40.4 overs. James Anderson spearheaded the attack with a clinical 3/6, dismantling the top order by dismissing KL Rahul, Pujara, and Virat Kohli. Craig Overton was equally effective, finishing with 3/14, while the duo of Ollie Robinson (2/16) and Sam Curran (2/21) ensured India remained restricted to a very low score.
After winning the toss, Indian captain Virat Kohli decided to bat first, but the decision didn't pay off as the batting order collapsed. KL Rahul was dismissed for zero, and Cheteshwar Pujara's dip in form persisted, yielding only 1 run. The battle between Anderson and Kohli ended in the bowler's favor yet again, with Kohli edging a delivery to Jos Buttler.
Rohit Sharma (19) and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (18) were the only Indian players to cross the 10-run mark. India was already reeling at 56/4 by lunch, and the pressure only mounted when Ollie Robinson dismissed Rishabh Pant immediately after the break.
The collapse was accelerated by Craig Overton and Sam Curran, both of whom took double wickets in consecutive deliveries at different points. A rapid succession of wickets—including those of Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah—saw India bundled out for just 78.