Fri Sep 20 06:31:57 UTC 2024: ## Day 3 Cricket Round-Up: Mixed Fortunes for India, Exciting Finishes

**Day 3 of cricket action saw a mixed bag of results for Indian teams, with the national side leading by a comfortable 432 runs, while India A and India D were also ahead in their respective matches. Sri Lanka, however, held a strong lead of 202 runs.**

**In other highlights:**

* **South African Women triumphed over their opponents by 8 wickets with 9 balls to spare.**
* **Essex, Middlesex, and Sussex all secured impressive innings victories.**
* **U.A.E. pulled off a thrilling win by 1 wicket with just 3 balls remaining.**

**Looking ahead, the Plunket Shield fixtures are scheduled to accommodate the home Tests against England. Canterbury, the current Ford Trophy champions, will be aiming for another successful campaign.**

**The day’s action provided a glimpse of the exciting cricket battles to come, with several matches offering nail-biting finishes and strong performances from various teams.**

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