Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has predicted the result of the first Test between India and England. The fourth day of the Test match is already underway at Trent Bridge and England are looking to give India a target to chase in the fourth innings. Butt has said that India can win the Test match if they can dismiss the England batting line-up quickly.
India posted 278 on day three after resuming their innings at 125 for 4. KL Rahul scored 84 off 214 deliveries while Jadeja smashed a crucial 56 and Jasprit Bumrah contributed a handy 28.
Salman Butt Predicts Result Of First Test
Speaking about the Test match on his Youtube video, Butt has said the Indian pacers can exploit England’s weak batting line-up if they can dismiss Joe Root early.
“India’s comeback was because of their never-say-die attitude they have developed in recent years. Their lesser-experienced guys like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stood up. India tried their best and everybody pitched in to get that vital 95-run lead. Now it is up to the bowlers and it all depends on how they respond to the situation,” Butt said.
Butt further said that if any of the Indian pacers get a move on on the fourth day they can set the game up for their team.
If someone among Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj or Shardul Thakur can come up with a good spell, then anything is possible. If someone can claim 3-4 wickets in a spell and the other can chip in with a couple… If England’s lead does not go above 200, then it is very much possible for India to win this match,” he added”.
The weather for the remaining two days of the Test match is a concern. The third day’s play was affected due to rain and the final two days are also expected to be decided depending on how the rain behaves as well.
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