On Day 2 of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s, KL Rahul played a calm and solid innings, staying unbeaten on 53 runs. India finished the day at 145/3 in 43 overs, still trailing England by 242 runs. Rahul faced 113 balls and hit 5 boundaries, showing patience against a tough bowling attack. Rishabh Pant remained not out on 19 at the end of the day.

Jasprit Bumrah was the star with the ball for India, taking 5 wickets for 74 runs in his 27 overs. It was his 13th five-wicket haul in Tests and the most by any Indian bowler in overseas matches, breaking Kapil Dev’s record. He dismissed key batters like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Woakes. England was struggling at 271/7, but Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith added 84 runs for the 8th wicket.

Joe Root scored 104, his 37th Test century and 11th against India. Carse made his maiden Test fifty with 56 runs, while Smith contributed 51. India bowled England out for 387. When India began batting, Jaiswal gave a quick start but got out early. Karun Nair scored 40, and Shubman Gill fell for a low score. KL Rahul stayed firm and brought up his fifty. The match is well-balanced and Day 3 will be crucial for India.