England vs India: First Test hangs in the balance as visitors rue missed opportunities

22 June 2025, 12:35 | Updated: 22 June 2025, 22:44

A shock decision at the toss, an India batting collapse, a Jasprit Bumrah masterclass, an Ollie Pope century and some Harry Brook heartbreak later, we are no closer to knowing who is going to win the first Test between England and India at Headingley.

Just looking at the scoreline at the end of day three, it may look like India have the upper hand as they closed 96 runs ahead with eight wickets in hand.

However, that does not tell the full story as England pulled themselves to parity and then dealt India the potentially tricky hand of resuming their second innings on day four, where the forecast is set to offer something different.

• Scorecard: England vs India, first Test, Headingley