India vs England, Day 2 at Lord’s was all about grit and drama! England, led by Joe Root’s classy 103, posted a strong 387 in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah was sensational, grabbing a five-wicket haul and etching his name on the Lord’s honours board for the first time.
India’s reply started shakily with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling early to a fiery Jofra Archer, but KL Rahul’s composed fifty and Karun Nair’s gritty 40 steadied the ship. By stumps, India were 145/3, still trailing by 242 runs, with the game nicely poised for a big Day 3.
England’s Morning Collapse
- England resumed at 251/4, with Joe Root on 99 and Ben Stokes nursing a groin injury.
- Root reached his 37th Test century, his 11th against India, and 8th at Lord’s, cementing his legacy.
- However, Jasprit Bumrah turned the tide with a sensational spell, removing Stokes, Root, and Woakes in quick succession.
- England stumbled to 271/7, but a resilient stand between Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56) lifted them to a competitive 387 all out .
India’s Response: Steady but Shaky
- India’s innings began with early drama as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to Jofra Archer in his First over.
- KL Rahul anchored the innings with a gritty 53 off 113 balls, showing immense patience on a slow pitch.
- Karun Nair contributed a fluent 40 before falling to a stunning catch by Joe Root, who broke the record for most catches in Test history (211).
- Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed cheaply, leaving India at 145/3 at stumps, trailing by 242 runs.
- Rishabh Pant come out to bat at No.5 with his Injured Index Finger and looked comfortable.
Day 2 was a masterclass in Test cricket’s unpredictability. With India still trailing and England’s bowlers raring to go, Day 3 promises high drama and pivotal moments.