England vs India 2nd Test: Day 3 Stumps – India in Command with 244-Run Lead
Match Overview
The 2nd Test between England and India at Edgbaston has tilted decisively in India’s favor after a dramatic Day 3. At stumps, India lead by 244 runs, having reached 64/1 in their second innings after bowling England out for 407. The visitors are now in a commanding position as the match heads into Day 4
Day 3 Highlights
England’s Fightback
- England resumed at 77/3 but were quickly reduced to 84/5, thanks to incisive bowling from Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.
- The middle order, however, mounted a remarkable recovery:
- Harry Brook scored a resilient 158.
- Jamie Smith played a career-best unbeaten 184.
- Their 303-run partnership rescued England from collapse and helped them avoid the follow-on
India’s Bowling Stars
- Mohammed Siraj was the standout, claiming 6 wickets for 70 runs, including key scalps like Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
- Akash Deep supported with 4 wickets, including the crucial breakthrough to end the Brook-Smith stand
England’s Collapse
- After Brook’s dismissal, England lost their last five wickets for just 12 runs, collapsing from 395/6 to 407 all out.
- India secured a first-innings lead of 180 runs
India’s Second Innings
- India started confidently, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul putting together a brisk 50-run opening stand.
- Jaiswal was dismissed for 28, but Rahul (28*) and Karun Nair (7*) saw India safely to stumps at 64/1 after 13 overs.
- The current run rate stands at 4.92, reflecting India’s positive approach as they look to set a daunting target for England
Key Performers
- Shubman Gill (India): 269 in the first innings, setting up the match.
- Harry Brook (England): 158, pivotal in England’s resistance.
- Jamie Smith (England): Unbeaten 184, highest Test score to date.
- Mohammed Siraj (India): 6/70, instrumental in wrapping up England’s innings.
- Akash Deep (India): 4 wickets, including the vital breakthrough
What to Expect on Day 4
- India, with nine wickets in hand and a lead of 244, are likely to bat aggressively to set England a challenging fourth-innings target.
- England will hope for early wickets to keep the target within reach, but the pitch remains good for batting, and India’s depth could stretch the lead further.
- Weather could play a role, with some forecasts suggesting possible interruptions
India have seized the initiative in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, thanks to a dominant all-round performance. With a substantial lead and plenty of batting to come, they are poised to push for a series-leveling victory, while England must regroup quickly to stay in the contest.
England vs India 2nd Test continues to deliver high drama and quality cricket—stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!