India vs England 2nd Test 2021 Day 3 Highlights: ENG All Out, Lead By 27 Runs At Stumps

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).

Joe Root and Jos Buttler are looking to form a big partnership as they have stitched together 50+ runs following the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow. England are slowly moving closer to India's first innings score.

Back-to-Back Hundreds For Joe Root! The English skipper once again shows his class as he registers yet another hundred in the series. The 30-year-old came in with his team in a dire position but has managed to hold his own with a crucial knock.

Wicket! It is once again Mohammed Siraj that provides the breakthrough for India as Jonny Bairstow falls prey to the shirt ball tactic, knicking one safely to Virat Kohli. Bairstow c Kohli b Siraj 57(107). 

India are in search of a wicket post-lunch as they have come out with different tactics. The bowlers are testing English captain Joe Root with shirt-pitch deliveries as they hope for either a mistake or a loose shot. 

LUNCH! Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have managed to play out the opening session on Day 3 as England haven't lost any further wickets. The duo stitched up a  100-run partnership, their sixth together since 2016 in the longest format.

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root has brought the English inning back on track with a sensational century stand. After losing Rory Burns late on Day 2, the hosts were in a dire position but the duo have given them a great chance in the match.

India are still searching for a breakthrough on Day 3 but English batsmen have managed to negate them very well. 

With the first drinks break called on Day 3, England will be happy with the start they have made. Bith Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have looked solid so far. Meanwhile, India have bowled decently but will be aiming to trouble the batsmen more than they have.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have made a solid start to Day 3 for England as the duo have looked great on the crease while scoring runs at a decent rate. Both palters will be aiming to stitch up a big partnership while India will look to make inroads.

And day three action is underway, couple of boundaries for Jonny Bairstow to start the day on positive note. Meanwhile, Joe Root has completed his half-century. This is his 51st half-century in Test cricket.