England chose not to train ahead of the third Test but sent Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to discuss pitch conditions with the groundstaff. The team faced a slow, hard surface, complicating run-scoring efforts against India's improved attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 and contributions from Ollie Pope and Stokes provided support, yet the day was characterized by a challenging atmosphere with limited scoring opportunities.
England aimed for a lively pitch but encountered a slow surface, compromising their run-scoring ability against a strong Indian bowling attack bolstered by Jasprit Bumrah.
Joe Root contributed significantly to England's innings, finishing the day unbeaten on 99 runs, guiding his team to a score of 251 for four from 83 overs.
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