India vs England 3rd Test at Lord’s – Day 2 Highlights
Cricket fans witnessed an exciting Day 2 of the 3rd Test between India and England at the iconic Lord’s Stadium.
🔥 England’s First Innings
Joe Root continued his dominance, scoring a classy century and breaking multiple records:
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First player to score 3000 Test runs vs India.
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Surpassed Graham Gooch to become top scorer at Lord’s in all formats.
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Hit his 103rd 50+ Test score, a testament to his consistency.
Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian bowling attack with a brilliant 5-wicket haul, helping bowl England out for 387. Mohammed Siraj cleaned up the tail.
😷 Injury Concerns
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Rishabh Pant injured his finger and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel as wicketkeeper.
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Ben Stokes was seen limping, sparking concerns over a groin strain.
🐞 Unexpected Moments
In a bizarre twist, a ladybird invasion caused a short delay, with Ben Stokes swatting the insects mid-field!
🏏 India’s Reply
India started cautiously but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early. Karun Nair looked solid before falling to a stunning catch by Joe Root. At tea, India was 44/1, showing some resistance with KL Rahul anchoring the innings.
📌 Key Takeaways
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Root’s performance stands out as England’s backbone.
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Bumrah’s bowling brilliance kept India in the game.
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The match is perfectly poised heading into Day 3.
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