
England bowled out for 247, take 23-run 1st innings lead against India
Mohammed Siraj (4/86) bowled a fiery eight-over spell, taking three wickets to lead India's fightback in the afternoon session. He then got rid of Harry Brook for 53 in the final session to become the leading wicket taker in the series.
Prasidh Krishna too claimed four wickets as pacers continued to dominate the clash.
The duo reduced England from 109/1 at lunch to 247 all out as Chris Woakes was not available to bat due to a shoulder injury.
Opener Zak Crawley and Brook scored half-centuries for the hosts.
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