India has taken a lead of 244 runs over England in the second innings.
ENG vs IND: The third day of the second Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series between England and India in Birmingham ended today on Friday, July 4. After losing five wickets early on the third day of the game, England made a great comeback on the basis of brilliant innings of Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*).
At the end of the third day, the Indian team has scored a total of 64 runs at the loss of 1 wicket after batting for 13 overs. At the moment KL Rahul is batting at 28* and Karun Nair at 7*. Team India’s lead over England has currently increased to 244 runs.
England vs India second Test, third day’s situation
If we give you information about the third day’s play in the Birmingham Test match, then England started playing today at 77 runs at the loss of three wickets. Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 18 runs on the second day, could add only four more runs to his innings and was out against Mohammad Siraj. In the same over, Siraj dismissed Ben Stokes for a golden duck in Test cricket for the first time in the innings.
But after this, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith made a strong comeback in the match by making a partnership of 303 runs for the sixth wicket. England was all out for a total score of 407 runs after batting 89.3 overs in the first innings.
Team India got a total lead of 180 runs on the basis of the first innings. For India, Mohammad Siraj gave the second best performance of his career in the first innings by taking 6 wickets for 70 runs, while Akashdeep got 4 wickets.
After this, the Indian cricket team has scored a total of 64 runs at the loss of 1 wicket after batting 13 overs till the end of the day’s play in the second innings. At present, KL Rahul is batting on 28 * and Karun Nair is batting on 7 * runs. England’s lead over India has increased to 244 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dismissed for 28 runs. Josh Tongue has got the only success from England.
FAQ
What is the current situation of the 2nd Test after Day 3?
India has taken a strong lead of 244 runs over England at the end of Day 3, putting them in a commanding position.
How did India build this lead?
India’s batters performed well in their second innings, following up a solid bowling effort that restricted England’s first innings total.
What was England’s first innings score?
England were bowled out for a low total in their first innings, which gave India a good advantage. The exact score may vary depending on match updates.
Who were the top performers for India on Day 3?
Key contributions came from India’s top and middle-order batters, along with consistent pressure from their bowlers earlier in the match.
Did any Indian player score a century or take a five-wicket haul?
Specific achievements like a century or five-wicket haul would depend on the detailed scorecard. One or more players may have had standout performances.
What are England’s chances of making a comeback?
England will need to bat very well in their second innings to overcome the 244-run lead. A lot depends on how they handle India’s bowling on Day 4.