Banking on a sensational century from captain Joe Root, England end Day 2 on 423/8 and have taken a lead of 345 runs in the game. All four English batsmen scored 50+ runs, helping the hosts attain a dominant position in the match. Mohammed Shami has been the pick of Indian bowlers taking three wickets in the match.
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India vs England 3rd Test 2021 Day 2 Highlights: England 423/8 at Stumps, Lead by 345 Runs
England are in a strong position after having bowled out India for just 78 runs in their first innings. The hosts then consolidated their control with the unbeaten opening stand of 120 between Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed. On day two, the England openers will look to extend their partnership.
26 Aug, 22:27 (IST)
Ravindra Jadeja took his second wicket of the game as he dismissed Moeen Ali, who tried to find the boundary rope but ended up giving an easy catch to substitute Axar Patel. Moeen Ali c (sub)Axar b Jadeja 8(18).
26 Aug, 22:12 (IST)
Wicket! Another sensational innings by Joe Root comes to an end as he bowls out by Jaspirt Bumrah, The England skipper scored his third consecutive Test century, and eight against India. Root b Bumrah 121(165).
26 Aug, 21:47 (IST)
Jos Buttler's poor form continues as he once again has to depart for cheap, Mohammed Shami has been the star for India post-tea, dismissing Jonny Baitstiw and not Buttler. Buttler c Ishant b Shami 7(12).
26 Aug, 21:27 (IST)
Wicket! Mohammed Shami provides the breakthrough as he dismisses Jonny Bairstow after yet another promising knock. Bairstow c Kohli b Shami 29(43).
26 Aug, 21:07 (IST)
England continue to strengthen their position in the match as the lead is now past 250 runs. Joe Root is inching towards another century in this series.
26 Aug, 20:25 (IST)
Wicket! Mohammed Siraj provides the breakthrough as he dismisses Dawid Malan. The English batsmen scored a fifty on his return to the Test team. Malan c Pant b Siraj 70(128).
26 Aug, 19:49 (IST)
Dawid Malan and Joe Root have stitched up a 100+ run partnership tightening England's grip on the game. Both batsmen have reached their respective fifties and will be aiming to reach three figures as well. The lead has gone past 200 runs.
26 Aug, 19:07 (IST)
Fifty! Yet another half-century for Joe Root in the series as he reaches his 51st fifty in the longest format and 11th against India.
26 Aug, 18:39 (IST)
England's total has gone past 200-run mark. Meanwhile, their lead is worth 126 runs. Joe Root and Dawid Malan are in the middle and have added 45 runs for the third wicket thus far.
26 Aug, 17:34 (IST)
It is lunch on day two. England lost two wickets in the first session, but have taken their lead past the 100-run mark. Dawid Malan and Joe Root have added 23 runs off 30 balls thus far. Do join us back after the lunch break.
26 Aug, 17:19 (IST)
Ravindra Jadeja removes the well-set Haseeb Hameed. This is Jadeja's first wicket of the series. Haseeb is bowled while looking to defend. The ball beats the outside edge and hits the top of off-stump.
26 Aug, 16:15 (IST)
Finally a wicket for India as Mohammed Shami bowls Rory Burns. A massive opening stand comes to an end, Burns departs for well-made 61 off 153 balls. Meanwhile, Dawid Malan walks out to bat.
26 Aug, 15:45 (IST)
Watchful start this for England. Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma start the proceedings for India this morning. Meanwhile, India's search for first wicket continues.
26 Aug, 15:15 (IST)
Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of India vs England 2nd Test day 2. India will resume day two's play on 120 with openers Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed unbeaten on 52 and 60 runs respectively.
England are in a strong position after having bowled out India for just 78 runs in their first innings. The hosts then consolidated their control with the unbeaten opening stand of 120 between Rory Burns and Haseeb Hameed. On day two, the England openers will look to extend their partnership. Haseeb is batting on 60 while Burns is on 52 as England lead by 42 runs with all ten wickets in hand. Meanwhile, stay tuned for India vs England live score updates. India vs England 3rd Test 2021 Day 2 Live Streaming Online on SonyLIV and Sony SIX: Get Free Live Telecast of IND vs ENG on TV and Online.
Indian batsmen were found struggling against England pacer as they shared all ten wickets between them. James Anderson started off by picking first three wickets to leave India at 21/3. Then on either side of lunch Ollie Robinson dismissed Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant. Craig Overton then accounted for Rohit Sharm and Mohammed Shami to make things ugly for India at 67/7. The visitors were eventually bundled out for 78.
In response, England got off to a wonderful start as openers made sure to keep the Indian bowlers at bay. Burns smashes five fours and six while Haseeb collected 11 fours. Mohammed Siraj Gives a Befitting Reply to English Crowd Who Asked Him the Score During IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2021 Day 1 (Watch Video).
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
England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson.
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