India vs England: Thrilling Start to the Third Test

England performed strongly, reaching 153/2 at tea on Day One of the third Test against India. Key contributions came from Joe Root and Ollie Pope. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout bowler for India with two wickets. The stage is set for a competitive few days ahead.

England began the third Test against India with resilience, ending at 153 for two at tea on the first day. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett departed early, both caught by Pant off Reddy's bowling.

Ollie Pope and Joe Root steadied the innings, remaining unbeaten with scores of 44 and 54, respectively. The English team benefited from 14 extras, boosting their total score.

India's bowlers toiled under the Chennai sun, with Nitish Kumar Reddy claiming both wickets. The match promises further intrigue with both teams showing intent.

(With inputs from agencies.)