ENG 207/2 in 35 Overs (Trail by 238 runs) | India vs England Highlights of 3rd Test 2024 Day 2: Ben Duckett Century Puts England on Top; Ravi Ashwin Takes 500th Test Wicket

And with that, Day 2 comes to a close in this Test match. Ben Duckett's performance has been the highlight of the day with the diminutive opener smashing a magnificent century to put his side on top. He took apart the Indian bowling attack and scored boundaries at will to maintain a healthy scoring rate. The day was also special for Ravichandran Ashwin, who bagged his 500th Test wicket by dismissing Zak Crawley. England are now just 238 runs away and with Duckett still at the crease, the visitors will hope to continue the same way on Day 3. India on the other hand, would need to take some wickets early on the third day to come back in this contest.

OUT! Mohammed Siraj has struck for India and trapped Ollie Pope! Umpire Joel Wilson did not give it out as the players appealed but Rohit Sharma then sent it upstairs with DRS showing three reds. India have a lucky break against the run of play! Ollie Pope lbw b Mohammed Siraj 39(55)

CENTURY for Ben Duckett! The left-hander has absolutely dominated India singlehandedly here and blazed his way to a third Test century. What a knock it has been and India have had no answer against him. 

CENTURY for Ben Duckett! The left-hander has absolutely dominated India singlehandedly here and blazed his way to a third Test century. What a knock it has been and India have had no answer against him. 

Ben Duckett has continued his fine start and he nears a century in what would be a blistering knock. The southpaw has taken apart the Indian bowling attack and found the boundary at ease and quite frequently. Duckett has scored his first Test century of the series. 

OUT! And Ravichandran Ashwin has 500 wickets in Test cricket, what a bowler! And he has provided the breakthrough, getting the wicket of Zak Crawley to become only the second Indian bowler to achieve this feat. Zak Crawley c Rajat Patidar b Ravichandran Ashwin 15(28)

FIFTY for Ben Duckett! The left-hander has blazed his way en route to a magnificent half-century off just 39 balls with 11 fours. He has provided England with a fiery start with Zak Crawley with the momentum clearly in favour of the visitors. 

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have given England a fiery start to their first innings with the latter hitting a flurry of boundaries, en route to 41 runs off 35 balls already. England are looking to put India under pressure early on and the opening duo have once again providing what seems to be the makings of a solid platform. 

And it is tea on Day 2 with the England openers providing a good start to their team. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj hit the right lengths for India but both Duckett and Crawley capitalised on some loose deliveries. An interesting final session of play awaits us. 

And it is tea on Day 2 with the England openers providing a good start to their team. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj hit the right lengths for India but both Duckett and Crawley capitalised on some loose deliveries. An interesting final session of play awaits us. 

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley are beginning the innings for England, on expected lines. Both batters would look to set up a good opening partnership and put India under pressure. England for the uninitiated, have begun with 5/0 at the start of the innings without scoring a run off the bat. Here's why. 

OUT! Jasprit Bumrah has been trapped lbw and a DRS could not save him this time, with the DRS showing three reds. Mark Wood turned out to be the best bowler for England with four wickets but a lot of credit has to be given to the partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel, which took India past 400 after Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav were dismissed early on Day 2. The Jasprit Bumrah-Mohammed Siraj stand, which yielded 30 runs steered India close to 450 and it will be a total they are happy with. Jasprit Bumrah lbw b Mark Wood 26(28) 

Mohammed Siraj seems to be a world of pain right now as he attempted a second run in the over bowled by Mark Wood. Siraj was earlier struck on his right knee and now, he is limping. This is not looking good for India with Siraj slated to bowl in the next innings. 

OUT! And one more wicket has followed the other with Rehan Ahmed dismissing debutant Dhruv Jurel. The right-hander looked set to get to his maiden fifty in Tests in his debut innings but edged the ball with Ben Foakes taking a good catch. Dhruv Jurel c Ben Foakes b Rehan Ahmed 46(104) 

OUT! England have a wicket again at the start of a session and Ravi Ashwin, who looked good for his 37, has to depart now. Ashwin went for a big shot but could not get the ball past mid-on with James Anderson taking a catch on his second attempt. This wicket came against the run of play. Ravi Ashwin c James Anderson b Rehan Ahmed 37(89)

Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin have resumed proceedings for India in the second session and they have managed to take this Indian total past 400. That would be a psychological advantage India would have wanted and now, the target would be to get as much as possible with three wickets in hand. 

It has been an interesting phase of play in the first session on Day 2. England dealt India with a couple of early blows but India found two calm heads in Ravi Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel, who steadied the innings and ensured that no more wickets were lost. The Rajasthan Royals' duo added 57 runs for the eighth wicket and now, would look to continue in the same manner in the second session as India close in on 400.

A partnership is building here between Ravi Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel with both players having a cautious approach. India have lost two early wickets alright but these two players are looking to take India through to lunch without much damage. England meanwhile, would look to take out one of these two batters before the session ends.

OUT! Another wicket for England early on Day 2 with Joe Root dismissing Ravindra Jadeja. The left-hander chipped the ball straight to Root who took a simple catch on his follow-through. India have been rocked early and would need the Ravichandran Ashwin-Dhruv Jurel stand to yield some runs here. Ravindra Jadeja c and b Joe Root 112(225)

OUT! James Anderson has struck early on Day 2 and removed Kuldeep Yadav. The nightwatchman edged the ball with Ben Foakes taking a simple catch. India have lost a wicket early on Day 2 and all eyes on Ravindra Jadeja and debutant Dhruv Jurel now. Kuldeep Yadav c Ben Foakes b James Anderson 4(24)