Day 2 of the England vs India 3rd Test was filled with record-breaking moments from Jasprit Bumrah claiming his 13th fifer in SENA countries to Joe Root, who now leads the most catches record in Tests. In between these, the day was filled with balanced gameplay, with India finishing the day’s play at 145/3 at stumps.
Bumrah Strikes Back to Back After Root's Century
The day began with Joe Root getting his 37th Test century. Then, Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him clean bowled to break the partnership. A few overs later, Bumrah dismissed England skipper Ben Stokes with the peach of a delivery, sending him back to the dressing room for 44 runs. Bumrah’s wicket spree continued as Chris Woakes was his next scalp. Woakes found a thick edge and was caught by Rishabh Pant as England was reduced to 271/7 within the first 30 minutes of the day’s play.
Duke Ball Drama!
As India continued their momentum, Mohammed Siraj was unhappy with the Duke ball, which he felt was getting older too soon a persisting problem in this series. Siraj then consulted with Shubman Gill, and the Indian skipper took the issue to the umpires, asking for a change of ball. This animated chat took a few minutes from the game, and the ball was changed.
This moment indeed became a blessing in disguise for England batters Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith, who swung the momentum back and started to score runs. Both added an 86-run partnership for the 7th wicket, which took England beyond the 350-run mark. Mohammed Siraj then dismissed Jamie Smith and gave a heartfelt tribute to the late Diogo Jota in his celebration, which was one of the standout moments of Day 2.
Bumrah Shines as England Post 387
Brydon Carse and the tail-enders powered England to 387 runs in the first innings with some big shots. The man of the moment was Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed his 13th five-wicket haul and his first at Lord’s Cricket Ground—as he walked off with the match ball and etched his name on the Lord’s honour board.
Jaiswal Departs Early, Rahul and Nair Rebuild
Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to bat, and it was a quick start from Jaiswal as he struck three boundaries off Chris Woakes’ over. But Jofra Archer, bowling his first over in Test cricket in nearly five years, struck in his 2nd over, dismissing in-form Jaiswal for 13(8), who was caught at slips. India lost an early wicket as the crowd buzzed at Lord’s.
Karun Nair was the next batter to join KL Rahul. Both steadied the innings after the early loss, with Karun picking up some boundaries while Rahul anchored at the other end. The two Kannadiga batters added a 61-run partnership for the 2nd wicket before Ben Stokes dismissed Karun Nair for 40(62), Caught by Joe Root at slips, this catch saw him surpass Indian legend Rahul Dravid’s record for most number of catches in Test cricket. Karun once had the start but failed to convert, leaving the field with disappointment.
Shubman Gill was next. He and Rahul batted with patience, but England’s smart plan against Gill worked perfectly. Chris Woakes unleashed his secret weapon, the wobbly seam while Jamie Smith stood close to the stumps. Gill edged one, and Smith completed the catch, sending the Indian skipper back for 16(44).
Late Resistance from Rahul and Pant After Gill Departs
Rishabh Pant then joined KL Rahul. Both batters settled into a similar phase. With just a few overs left in the day, KL Rahul reached his fifty. India ended Day 2 with 145/3 on the board, with KL Rahul at 53*(113) and Rishabh Pant at 19*(33). India trail by 242 runs at stumps on Day 2.
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