Morning Session (Start: 255/4 after 84 overs)
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 England resumed on the first ball of the day with Joe Root on 99* and Ben Stokes on 39*, standing at 255/4. Root needed only one run to complete his 37th Test century. As usual, Jasprit Bumrah had the new ball, while Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj supported him from the other end.
- Joe Root brought up his 37th Test hundred with a lofty drive through cover on the first ball of play a decisive boundary that was celebrated warmly by the home crowd and took Root past Steve Smith and Rahul Dravid in certain Lord’s-centurion comparisons
- The score climbed to 260/4 by 85.2 overs when Bumrah struck again, bowling Stokes for 44 with a sharp nip-back delivery that rattled the stumps Stokes briefly survived a near run-out in between, but his wicket was a huge scalp early in the session .
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 At this point, the match seemed poised between English consolidation and Indian resurgence.
India Vs England 3rd Test Match 2 Day Magic at Lord’s Bumrah’s Fiery Burst
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2
The turning point arrived swiftly:
- Bumrah struck thrice in quick succession, dismissing Root (104), Chris Woakes (golden duck), and breaking the back of England’s innings.
- Root edged and was bowled shortly after completing his hundred
- Woakes fell to an inside edge caught on UltraEdge, thanks to a successful DRS call .
- Budding controversy: India requested a ball change twice on-field and via the DRS/hoop test. Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj vocally challenged the umpires when the replacement ball didn’t match the original’s behavior, inciting discussions about swing and pitch dynamics
- Mid-session, Bumrah flirted with a hat‑trick an on‑field “aawaaz aaya hai” moment tested via DRS but Brydon Carse survived and was dropped soon after
- In total, Bumrah ended with 4 wickets in the session, dismantling England’s top and middle order and shifting momentum decisively toward India .
When the session closed, England crumbled from 260/4 to roughly 271/7, with India firmly in the ascendancy.
India Vs England 3rd Test Match 2 Day Jasprit Bumrah’s Magic at Lord’s Afternoon Session: Tail Resistance
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 Despite early dominance, England showed resilience from their lower order:
- Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse engineered an impressive 52-run, eighth-wicket stand, moving the score from 271/7 to beyond 325/7
- Smith played aggressively his 38* off 40 balls included 5 fours and Carse chipped in with a compact 23* from 46 balls
- This revival defused a potential collapse but kept England below the 350 mark, a key psychological barrier.
India rotated their attack, bringing in Akash Deep and Jadeja alongside Bumrah and Siraj, maintaining disciplined lines and frequent appeals Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 By stumps, England stood at around 324/7 after ~100 overs, still trailing but dangling onto a glimmer of tail-end hope
Rishabh Pant’s Injury Concerns
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 A major worry for India was Rishabh Pant’s finger injury sustained on Day 1, which forced him off the field during England’s innings
- Pant did not return to keeping on Day 2, with Dhruv Jurel stepping in once again
- He did, however, take the field as a bat, albeit with his index finger still under monitoring by the BCCI medical team
- His presence in the batting lineup offered some relief, but wicket keeping responsibilities remain a significant concern for India moving forward.
Conditions & Tactics
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2
- Weather played its part a hot and dry day at Lord’s allowed uninterrupted play, with no rain interruptions
- The pitch was slow and sluggish, favoring tight, strategic cricket over flamboyant aggression prompting England to ditch their usual “Bazball” style for a more cautious approach
- Team strategists debated over England’s decision to bat first under traditional conditions noted by Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble with some questioning whether a bold toss call matched the inching pace of the Lord’s surface .
Crowd & Off-Field Atmosphere
- Day 2 featured “Red for Ruth” fundraising at Lord’s, honoring former England captain Andrew Strauss’s late wife and rallying support via themed attire
- A brief halting of yesterday’s play by ladybird swarms was recalled today as a smirking memory via commentary and crowd banter
- On-field intensity, especially during the ball-change controversies, kept the atmosphere charged as fan allegiance and umpiring scrutiny clashed.
India Vs England 3rd Test Match 2 Day Jasprit Bumrah’s Magic at Lord’s
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2
- Momentum shift: After a drab first day, Day 2 belonged to India courtesy of Bumrah’s lethal opening spell. England’s lower-order resistance has kept hopes alive, but they remain below a crucial 350.
- Pant’s status: India’s key keeper-batter remains physically limited, capable of batting but not yet keeping his fitness will be vital for India’s strategy in the next two days.
- Tactical battle: Both sides are adapting England with restraint due to pitch conditions, and India with discipline rather than outright aggression.
- Series stakes: With the series level 1–1, this Test could decide the momentum: India eye a lead, while England are hunting a competitive first-innings total before spin and weather conditions come into play.
What to Watch on Day 3
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2
- England’s tail-end resistance: Will Smith & Carse get them past 350? That could either force India to chase or defend, affecting mindsets.
- Pant’s potential comeback: Could he resume keeping duties? India will be keen to have him fully fit.
- Shift in bowlers’ approach: Will India turn to Jadeja and Reddy spin soon? Or will they rely on pace under cloudless skies?
- Umpiring & ball wear drama: This match may also focus on ball management—India’s vigilance may persist.
Final Thoughts
Intense India England 3rd Test Day 2 Day 2 at Lord’s was a rollercoaster: Root’s century and England’s early grip gave way to Bumrah’s devastating cut-through, swinging momentum sharply in India’s favor. A stubborn lower-order stand and off-field injury concerns balanced the narrative. As the series hangs in the balance, Lord’s has delivered drama, discipline, and stakes rising ever higher heading into Day 3.