Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna endured a mixed outing during the first Test against England at Headingley, where he claimed 3 wickets but also registered an unwanted record for the worst economy rate by an Indian bowler in a 20-over Test spell.
đ Record-Breaking Economy Rate
Krishna returned figures of 3/128 in 20 overs, conceding runs at an economy rate of 6.40âthe highest ever by an Indian bowler who has bowled at least 120 deliveries in a Test innings. He surpassed the previous record held by Varun Aaron, who had an economy of 5.91 against Australia in 2014.
Despite dismissing key English batters Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith, Krishna was frequently targeted by the hosts, who racked up 465 runs in their first inningsâjust six short of Indiaâs 471.
đ Match Context and Indiaâs Response
At stumps on Day 3, India reached 90/2, holding a 96-run lead. KL Rahul (47)* and Shubman Gill (6)* were unbeaten at the crease after early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and Sai Sudharsan (30).
đ What It Means for Krishna
While Krishnaâs ability to take wickets remains evident, his expensive spell raises questions about control and consistency at the Test level. With India relying heavily on Jasprit Bumrahâs five-wicket haul, the pressure is mounting on the rest of the pace unit to deliver more disciplined performances.
Stay tuned for Day 4 updates from Headingley.
