On Day 1 of the third Test against England [ Images ] on Wednesday, India [ Images ] were reeling at 111 for seven at one stage, but the tail wagged (for a change!). The last 3 wickets added 113 runs as India finished at a rather respectable 224.

This was the first instance of last-three wickets contributing more than first seven-wickets in a completed innings for India since 2004-05.

The following table lists all such instances in last 25 years: