Stumps! England end the day with a lead of 27 runs in the game after being bowled out for 391 runs, Joe Root was the pick of the batsmen, remaining unbeaten on 180 runs. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj was the start for India with figures of 4/94
All Out! England will be happy with their effort on the third day as they have surpassed India's score and taken a 27-run lead. The advantage may not be much but puts the hosts in a good position heading into the final two days.
Wicket! A terrible mix-up sees Mark Wood head into the pavilion after a run-out. Wood looking for a couple keeps on running but Root doesn't respond, resulting in confusion and a gift for India. Mark Wood run out (Jadeja/Pant) 5(23).
England have taken the lead in the game courtesy of a sensational knock by skipper Joe Root and important contributions from Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali and Rory Burns.
Wicket! Mohammed Siraj finally gets his man as after close-misses in the previous over, he traps Ollie Robinson in front of the stumps, Robinson reviews but wasn't able to reverse the umpire's decision. Robinson lbw b Siraj 6(22).
Wicket! Ishant Sharma has provided a much-needed breakthrough for India with his second and third wicket of the match. Moeen Ali played a crucial knock stitching a 50+ run partnership with Joe Root. Meanwhile, Sam Curran departs for a golden duck.
150 For Joe Root! The England skipper has been sensational as he scores 150 against India. Joe Root has scored 50+ scores in all of his three innings so far on the series, with this score being his highest.
Moeen Ali and Joe Root have been building a great partnership with the former playing a more aggressive role. England are inching closer to India's first innings score and will be hoping to surpass it and get themselves ahead heading into the final two days of the game.
Tea! Despite losing a couple of wickets, England have had a great session post-lunch as they have managed to close the gap on India's score. Moeen Ali has been positive since coming on while Joe Root has held his own on the other side, scoring another Test century.
Wicket! Ishant Sharma strikes on his return to the Indian Test team as he dismisses Jos Buttler after he formed a brilliant partnership with Joe Root. The ball nipped back in piercing through Buttler's defence. Buttler b Ishant 23(42).
The second Test between India and England moves into the third day. England will resume on an overnight score of 119 for three as they trail India by 245 runs. Captain Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow are at the crease on 48 and six respectively. England will be looking to get close to India’s total while the visitors will be looking to bowl out the home side as early as possible. Stay tuned for IND vs ENG 2nd Test day 3 live score updates. India vs England 2nd Test 2021 Day 3 Live Streaming Online on SonyLIV and Sony SIX: Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs ENG on TV and Online.
India were bowled out for 364 in their first innings after James Anderson scalped his Test career’s 31st five-wicket haul. KL Rahul with 129 runs was top-scorer for India. England’s response wasn’t that great as Mohammed Siraj struck back to back to remove Dominic Sibley and Haseeb Hameed. His strikes left England tottering at 23/2.
Rory Burns and Root then added 85 runs for the third wicket. Burns, however, fell to Mohammed Shami near the close of play with score reading 108/3. Root and Bairstow then made sure no more loss is inflicted to the home side. Haseeb Hameed Dismissal Video: Watch Mohammed Siraj's Sensational Delivery To Clean Bowl England Batsman.
England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.