As play resumed this morning, Root reached his century in the very first over by hitting a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. Ben Stokes supported him well at the other end.
The first 30 minutes were tough for India as they struggled to find a breakthrough. Then, in his 18th over, Bumrah bowled Stokes to give India their fifth wicket and lift the team’s morale.
Shortly after that, Bumrah also dismissed Joe Root and Harry Brook, taking crucial wickets that brought India back into the match.
Despite those setbacks, England built a solid partnership of 80 runs between Jamie Smith and B.E. Carse. Carse scored his maiden Test fifty before eventually falling to Mohammed Siraj.
England finished their first innings with a lead of 386 runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah was outstanding with a five-wicket haul, while Mohammed Siraj took two wickets.📜 Day 2 Match Summary: India vs England, 3rd Test
✅ England’s first innings (all out for 387)
- England started today on 252/4.
- Joe Root was on 99* overnight. First over of the day, he hit a four to reach his 33rd Test century (104 runs).
- Ben Stokes supported him well with 44 runs, but India struggled early in the morning for a breakthrough.
- Jasprit Bumrah turned the game in India’s favour with his 18th over:
- He bowled Stokes, giving India their 5th wicket.
- Soon after, he dismissed Root and Brook in quick succession.
- Even after the collapse, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse stitched an 80-run partnership for the 8th wicket.
- Brydon Carse scored his maiden Test fifty (56 runs) before getting bowled by Siraj.
- Jamie Smith remained unbeaten on 51.
England’s first innings lead: 386 runs.
✅ India’s bowling highlights
- Jasprit Bumrah: 5/74 – another five-wicket haul at Lord’s.
- Mohammed Siraj: 2 wickets.
- India dropped an important catch: KL Rahul dropped Jamie Smith early in his innings, which proved costly.
✅ India’s 2nd innings start
- At stumps on Day 2, India were 142/3.
- KL Rahul played confidently, ending on 53 not out*.
- Rishabh Pant was at the crease with him on 18 not out*.
- Karun Nair hit a quick 40 before getting out.
- Shubman Gill made 16 runs.
✅ Key moments of the day
- Joe Root’s 104 was a classy, patient innings.
- Bumrah’s spell changed the momentum for India.
- England’s lower order resisted well, adding vital runs.
- India’s reply was solid but they are still far behind England’s big first-innings total.
- Root also became the most prolific non-wicketkeeper fielder in Tests with 211 catches.
✅ Match situation at end of Day 2:
- England first innings: 387 all out.
- India second innings: 142/3.
- India still 244 runs behind.
In Short:
England dominated the first part of the day thanks to Joe Root and partnerships down the order. Bumrah’s five-wicket haul pulled India back. In reply, India had a solid start but lost three wickets before stumps.
