England vs India 2018: 4th Test, Southampton; Day Three - Statistical Highlights

England lower middle-order batsmen resisted well to put themselves on top at the end of day three of the fourth Test against India in Southampton. We’ve compiled the statistical highlights of the particular day as well.

Meanwhile, Jos Buttler continued his good form along with Sam Curran to help England take a healthy 233 runs lead. Mohammed Shami proved to be the golden boy for India making the ball talk. He removed Adil Rashid in the last over as the umpires called it a day.

Previously, Jasprit Bumrah provided the initial breakthrough for India in the morning session at Ageas Bowl. The England openers continued their poor form as Ishant Sharma removed Moeen Ali, who saw a promotion in the batting order. KL Rahul was excellent in the slip cordon once again.

Keaton Jennings and Joe Root tried to steady the innings after two quick wickets, but Shami was on fire. He removed Jennings (36) before removing Root (48) courtesy a brilliant direct hit from Shami. He returned after lunch to castle Jonny Bairstow’s stumps in the first ball after the lunch break – to rattle England batting before Ben Stokes and Buttler started recovery of England.

Here are the statistical highlights from day three of the fourth Test between England and India in Southampton:

• Rishabh Pant (30) is now second in the list most byes conceded in a Test for India. Dinesh Karthik (47) leads the chart in a Test against Pakistan in 2007 at Bengaluru.

• Sam Curran (235) now has most runs against India in a series batting at No. 8 or below.

• Keaton Jennings (22.65) has the lowest career average for openers scoring a 100 on Test debut.

• KL Rahul (11) is third in the list of most catches by an Indian fielder in a series. Rahul Dravid (13) leads the chart while Eknath Solkar (12) is in the 2nd spot.

• The current opening partnership between Alastair Cook and Keaton Jennings is the second most consecutive opening stands (37) for England without a 100-plus partnership.