ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights Day 2: Rahul, Bumrah Shine as India Reach 145/3 at Stumps
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a vintage Lord’s performance on Day 2 of the 3rd Test between India and England, claiming his ninth five-wicket haul in Tests to bundle out the hosts for 387. His spell helped India claw their way back after England had dominated the opening day. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
England resumed the day at 251/4, and were pegged back by Bumrah’s lethal morning burst. He bowled England captain Ben Stokes for 44, sent Joe Root’s stumps cartwheeling for 104, and dismissed Chris Woakes for a golden duck in the same over — triggering a mini-collapse. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
Root’s 37th Test century earlier in the day had put England in command, but Bumrah’s strikes ensured that India stayed in contention. He finished with figures of 5/74 in 27 overs — a spell that featured discipline, late movement, and pinpoint control. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
Root enters elite club with 37th Test century
Joe Root began the day on 99* and wasted no time reaching his milestone with a boundary off the first ball. The century — his 37th — puts him ahead of Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith on the all-time list. He now ranks fifth in Test cricket’s list of most centuries.
Root’s innings of 104 (199 balls, 10 fours) was vital in setting up England’s total. This was also his 11th century against India, equaling Steve Smith’s record, and his third consecutive hundred at Lord’s, joining the elite list alongside Sir Jack Hobbs and Michael Vaughan. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
However, Bumrah got his man eventually with a perfect delivery that breached Root’s defenses.
Lower order boosts England’s total
Jamie Smith (51 off 56) and Brydon Carse (56 off 83) added an invaluable 82 runs for the 8th wicket, pushing England’s total beyond 350. Their counterattacking stand frustrated the Indian bowlers, especially when momentum seemed to be shifting in India’s favor. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
Smith, who had starred in the previous Test as well, continued his dream run. Carse supported brilliantly with a composed knock. Siraj returned to remove both batters as England folded for 387 in 112.3 overs.
India’s reply: Early blows but Rahul holds firm
India’s response began on a shaky note. Jaiswal, after hitting three quick boundaries, fell to a short-pitched delivery from Jofra Archer for 13. Karun Nair and KL Rahul then steadied the innings with a 67-run stand.
Just when India looked settled, Stokes bowled Nair (40), and Gill (16) edged to the keeper off Woakes in the final session. India were suddenly three down for 102. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
KL Rahul, however, stood firm. The right-hander brought up his 19th Test half-century with a mix of patience and precision. His unbeaten 53* off 113 balls included five boundaries and was marked by excellent judgment outside the off-stump. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
Pant supports with calm assurance
Alongside Rahul, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant played a restrained innings of 19* off 33 balls. Known for his attacking instincts, Pant showed maturity by playing second fiddle, ensuring India did not lose another wicket before stumps. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
🏏 Score Summary at Stumps – Day 2
England 1st Innings – 387 all out (112.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 104 | 199 | 10 | 0 | Bowled by Bumrah |
| Jamie Smith | 51 | 56 | 6 | 0 | Caught (sub Jurel) b Siraj |
| Brydon Carse | 56 | 83 | 6 | 1 | Bowled by Siraj |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 27 | 5 | 74 | 5 | 2.74 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 23.3 | 6 | 85 | 2 | 3.62 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 17 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 3.65 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 53 | 113 | 5 | 0 | Not Out |
| Rishabh Pant | 19 | 33 | 3 | 0 | Not Out |
| Karun Nair | 40 | 62 | 4 | 0 | Caught by Root b Stokes |
| Shubman Gill | 16 | 44 | 2 | 0 | Caught b Woakes |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | Caught b Archer |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 13 | 1 | 56 | 1 | 4.31 |
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 2.20 |
| Ben Stokes | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2.67 |
India trail by 242 runs heading into Day 3 with 7 wickets in hand. Much will depend on Rahul and Pant to anchor the innings on a pitch that’s beginning to offer variable bounce and movement. ENG vs IND 3rd Test Highlights
🔥 What to Expect on Day 3
With England in the driver’s seat and India’s top order exposed, Day 3 will be crucial. A lot rests on Rahul and Pant’s shoulders. India will need at least one of them to convert their start into a big hundred. Meanwhile, England will aim to break the stand early and expose India’s fragile lower order.
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