India Vs England, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: KL Rahul, Karun Nair Hold Fort As IND Maximise Lead By 244 Runs

The second Test between India and England will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. The English broadcast will be on the Sony Sports Ten 1 & Sony Sports Ten 5 TV channels, and Hindi commentary on Sony Sports Ten 3. For Tamil and Telugu, one can tune in to Sony Sports Ten 4. Live streaming of the IND vs ENG Test will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in the country.

Once again, it’s predicted to be pleasant weather at Edgbaston -- warm with a mix of sun and clouds through the day. Afternoon conditions look ideal for cricket, with temperatures around 25°C and 38% humidity making it comfortable for players and fans too. Meaning, during 2 PM to 6 PM there will be only 7% chance of rain. Read full report here....

Day 2 of the India vs England second Test had it all--captain Shubman Gill scoring a double century, India recovering from a tail-end collapse thanks to Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar’s late flourish, and one unexpected twist: Jadeja breaking a BCCI rule, though he isn’t expecting any sanction for it.

After India’s 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 in Australia, the BCCI implemented a strict rule: no player would travel to or from the ground individually--everyone was to stick with the team bus. But on the second day of the second Test against England, Jadeja quietly broke that protocol. Read more ....

Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass in Test batting at Edgbaston, producing a monumental 269 to etch his name in the record books in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. The young Indian skipper’s innings, marked by elegance and composure, not only powered India to a mammoth total but also saw him rewrite several records in Test cricket, both for India and visiting batters in England. Read full story HERE.

During Day 1 of the 2nd Test against England, a short chat between Rishabh Pant and captain Shubman Gill was caught on the stump mic. The two were discussing a tactical approach after Pant noticed the ball had gone soft.

The young pacer who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in the Edgbaston Test, struck twice in his second over, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks. Both deliveries seamed away; Akash Deep got swing and seam movement, something the England bowlers failed to extract. Shubman Gill took a sharp catch at third slip to help dismiss Duckett.

The two ducks taken by Akash helped restrict England to 77/3 at stumps, capping off a good Test cricket day for India in Birmingham.

We are all set to kick off the third day of play. For England, Joe Root and Harry Brook will start the proceeding as for India the onlus will be on pacers to extract fully from the pitch, as they will be eyeing early wickets.

There goes the neighborhood! Mohammed Siraj, in a sensational burst, has turned the game on its head by removing two of England’s biggest guns in successive deliveries. First, it was Joe Root — just nine balls into the day — feathering one down the leg side as Siraj roared off towards The Hollies, teammates in hot pursuit, while Root trudged off in disbelief.

Then came the real masterpiece: Ben Stokes, set for a fight, was undone by a searing delivery that whistled past his gloves and kissed the edge through to Pant — a golden duck, Stokes’ first in Tests. Siraj was nearly swallowed by The Hollies as he celebrated! Jamie Smith strode out to face the hat-trick ball, which Siraj pitched full and straight, only for Smith to drive firmly down the ground, just evading mid-off.

Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell gave India the upper hand, as he removed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in successive deliveries early in the day. According to the follow-on rule in a five-day Test match, the team batting first can ask the opposition to bat again if it secures a lead of at least 200 runs. In this scenario, with India having posted a massive first-innings total, England must reach at least 388 runs to avoid the follow-on and the prospect of batting twice in succession. Falling short of that mark would give India the option to enforce it and tighten their grip on the match

Drinks at Edgbaston, and what a pulsating first hour it’s been on this moving day! England, at 160 for 5, still trail India by 427 runs, but Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have breathed life into their innings with a spirited counterattack.

Smith, in particular, has been in dazzling touch, punishing Prasidh Krishna with a flurry of boundaries — a glorious off drive to the long-off fence, followed by a lofted strike over mid-on, as 23 runs flowed from a single over. The pair has already stitched together 76 invaluable runs for the sixth wicket, lifting the mood in the England dressing room and keeping the follow-on at bay — for now.

Brook gets a thick outside edge that flies towards first slip, but Shubman Gill reacts a fraction late, and the ball smacks him on the helmet before running away to the boundary. A mandatory concussion check follows as Pant inspects the spot where the ball struck Gill. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar Reddy showed sharp awareness in the deep, sprinting after the ball and flicking it back just before the rope to limit the damage.

It’s been a pulsating morning at Edgbaston on Day 3 of the second Test, with England clawing their way back after an early collapse, but India still holding the upper hand. At lunch, England are 249 for 5, trailing India’s massive first-innings total by 338 runs. The hosts added 172 runs in just 27 overs during the session, scoring at a brisk rate of over 6.3 runs per over, true to their Bazball approach.

India made a dream start to the day as Mohammed Siraj struck twice in the second over, removing Joe Root for 22 and Ben Stokes for a golden duck — Stokes’ first-ever first-ball dismissal in Test cricket. At 84 for 5, England seemed on the brink of collapse, and India looked set to run through the lower order.

However, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith had other plans. The duo launched a fearless counterattack, finding the boundary regularly and putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. The pitch remained flat with little assistance for either pace or spin, and England’s batters took full advantage.

Jamie Smith was the aggressor, bringing up a superb century — his maiden Test hundred — off just 80 balls, making it the third-fastest century for England in Test history. Brook provided solid support at the other end and is unbeaten on 91 at the break, eyeing a hundred of his own.

India tried various tactics to break the stand — including a short-ball plan from Prasidh Krishna and spin from both ends through Ashwin and Jadeja — but nothing worked on a docile pitch. Smith, in particular, punished Prasidh, smashing boundaries at will and lifting the mood in the England camp.

Despite England’s free-scoring session, the visitors remain in command. The follow-on still looms large, with England needing another 138 runs to avoid it. The afternoon session promises more drama as India aim to break this dangerous stand and wrestle back momentum.

After a record century by Jamie Smith, Indian bowlers will now look to get some quick wickets, especially of Smith. Smith and Harry Brook have already added 165 runs in 154 deliveries with Brook too nearing century. The spinners from both sides can be the key for captain Gill and Ravindra Jadeja being the aggressor.

Harry Brook! The Yorkshireman rose to the occasion at Edgbaston, bringing up his 9th Test century — and his first against India — with a superbly paced and composed knock. Having fallen agonisingly short of a ton at Headingley, Brook made no mistake this time, reaching the milestone in 137 balls. Under immense pressure, he teamed up brilliantly with Jamie Smith to keep England in the contest, earning a standing ovation from The Hollies and his teammates as Birmingham erupted in applause.

A lucky escape for Jamie Smith and a missed opportunity for India! Nitish Kumar Reddy nearly made an immediate impact, drawing a thick outside edge as Smith chased an overpitched delivery shaping away outside off. Pant flung himself full length to his right, got his fingertips to it, but couldn’t cling on as the ball raced away to the boundary. It was a tough, low chance — but one Pant will feel he should have taken. Half a chance goes begging, and Smith survives.

The second session has belonged to England, but Prasidh Krishna showed signs of finding his rhythm, troubling Jamie Smith with a fuller, testing length that kept the batter on his toes. Brook, in contrast, has looked composed and assured, picking off boundaries with crisp cuts and pushes through the off side. India have been without Ravindra Jadeja for a while, with Sai Sudharsan fielding in his place. Akash Deep returned to the attack for the first time since lunch, as India search for the breakthrough to halt England’s charge.

As the players break for drinks while the umpires search for a suitable replacement ball, England’s fightback continues through the determined partnership of Harry Brook (112*) and Jamie Smith (133*). The pair have shown grit, keeping England’s hopes alive, but it was a far more disciplined effort from India’s bowlers this session.

England still trail by 286 runs with five wickets in hand, and India will sense that a single breakthrough could shift the momentum. After repeated complaints about the ball’s shape, the umpires finally agreed to replace it, as the old ball failed the ring test and the fourth umpire arrived with the box of replacements.

Siraj returned to the attack, but Jamie Smith continued his superb innings, bringing up his maiden Test 150 with a crisp cut to backward point — once again showing his sharpness against anything short. It’s been a remarkable knock under pressure. The over yielded just two runs — a leg bye from Smith and a controlled cut from Brook — as England kept the scoreboard ticking with minimal risk, still finding singles with ease.

This is only the third time in Jamie Smith’s first-class career that he has reached 150, and each occasion has showcased his immense talent and appetite for big runs. The first came in style with an unbeaten 234 against Gloucestershire in 2022, while his next was a composed 155 at home to Warwickshire last year.

It’s been another session dominated by England as Harry Brook and Jamie Smith kept their remarkable partnership going, adding 106 runs after lunch without loss. England, who had been reeling at 84 for 5 early in the day, now find themselves firmly back in the contest thanks to the resilience and stroke play of the pair.

Brook brought up his 9th Test century with a composed knock, while Smith powered past 150, continuing to frustrate the Indian bowlers. The two have now put on a record-breaking 271-run stand for the sixth wicket, keeping India at bay. While India bowled with a bit more discipline than in the morning, they are still searching desperately for that elusive breakthrough heading into the final session.

"This partnership has been absolutely magnificent.

"India pulled things back a little bit in that session with a little bit of discipline but full marks to both these batters.

"It's very easy after getting a hundred to go for the 'full monty' and lose their wicket. But both batters have gone from strength to strength.

"Smith has all the shots in the book. He's a dangerous player.

"India need to save Siraj for the new ball. Siraj has to come back, and give his all. We need some more energy."

A loud appeal for LBW as Brook misses a reverse sweep, but the umpire remains unmoved. It looked to be sliding across and missing off stump to the naked eye, and ball tracking confirmed just that. Sundar was convinced and Shubman Gill signaled for the review, but UltraEdge showed no bat and ball tracking revealed it was going past off. India lose a review, and Brook survives.

India finally found the breakthrough they craved, and it came courtesy of a beauty from Akash Deep with the second new ball. The delivery nipped back in from outside off, sneaking through Harry Brook’s defences as he played away from his body, the inside edge deflecting onto his stumps. Brook’s superb innings of 158 came to an end, bringing the mammoth 300-plus stand to a close. Edgbaston rose in a standing ovation, saluting a remarkable knock that hauled England back into the contest.

Meanwhile, Jamie Smith continues to etch his name into the record books, climbing the ladder for the highest Test score against India by a wicketkeeper. His superb knock has already taken him past Dinesh Chandimal’s 162*, Ian Smith’s 173 with only Andy Flower’s 183* and 232* ahead of him. Closer to home, Smith now needs 174 to surpass Alec Stewart and claim the highest individual score by an English wicketkeeper.

India have roared back with the second new ball, striking in quick succession to leave England in deep trouble. Akash Deep removed Jamie Smith with a sharp edge to first slip — his career-best Test figures — before Siraj trapped Tongue plumb in front for his fifth wicket of the innings. A brilliant review sealed that dismissal, as ball-tracking showed three reds. England are now 9 down, still trailing by 191 runs, with India’s bowlers firmly on top.

Mohammed Siraj produced a brilliant six-wicket haul to help India bundle out England for 407 on Day 3 at Edgbaston, securing a crucial 180-run lead. After Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184 not out) powered a stunning 303-run stand for the sixth wicket, India’s bowlers turned the game on its head with the second new ball.

Siraj and Akash Deep shared all ten wickets, with Siraj finishing with 6/70 — his second-best Test figures — and Akash Deep claiming a career-best 4/88. England, who had fought back from 84/5, lost their last five wickets for just 34 runs, with six of their batters registering ducks — their worst-ever in a Test innings.

India begin their second innings at Edgbaston with a healthy 180-run lead as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul stride out to face the new ball under fading light. Chris Woakes has it in hand, with three slips and a gully in place. Just over an hour remains in the day, though it’s uncertain if all 18 overs will be bowled.

Earlier, England’s innings saw six batters dismissed for ducks — their worst-ever tally of blobs in a Test innings, surpassing four previous instances where five batters failed to score.

Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his remarkable rise in Test cricket, becoming the second-youngest Indian to cross 2,000 Test runs at 23 years and 188 days. He also matched Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag as the fastest Indian to the milestone, getting there in just 40 innings. Jaiswal’s consistency and class have firmly established him among India’s most promising young batters.

Drama late on Day 3 as Josh Tongue struck in his first over, trapping Yashasvi Jaiswal LBW for 28 to break India’s solid opening stand. Jaiswal reviewed the decision, but not before sparking controversy — Stokes was furious, arguing he signaled too late. Replays showed Stokes had a point, with Jaiswal just a second or two over. Ball-tracking showed three reds, confirming umpire Sharfuddoula’s call was spot on. Jaiswal’s cameo ends, and India lose a review along with their first wicket.

England were bowled out for 407 in their first innings on Day 3 at Edgbaston, conceding a crucial 180-run lead to India. The innings was a tale of two halves — a top-order collapse followed by a record-breaking recovery, and then a dramatic collapse with the second new ball.

After resuming at 77/3, England were rocked early by Mohammed Siraj, who removed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in successive deliveries, leaving the hosts tottering at 84/5. But what followed was a remarkable fightback, as Jamie Smith (171) and Harry Brook (158) combined for a mammoth 303-run stand for the sixth wicket, rescuing England from deep trouble.

Smith’s 171 was the highest-ever Test score by an England wicketkeeper, while Brook’s century showcased his class and composure. However, once Akash Deep cleaned up Brook with the second new ball, the rest of the innings unraveled quickly. England lost their last five wickets for just 34 runs, with six batters registering ducks — their worst-ever tally in a Test innings.

Mohammed Siraj was the star with the ball, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in England and finishing with 6/70. Akash Deep provided excellent support, picking up a career-best 4/88 as the duo shared all ten wickets.

At stumps, India lead by 244 runs with nine wickets in hand, having tightened their grip on the contest with a disciplined, all-round display.

Mohammed Siraj: "[On his six-wicket haul] It's unbelievable because I was waiting for a long time. I have been bowling well but not getting wickets. I have only got four-wicket hauls here, so getting six here is very special. The wicket was very slow but when you are given a responsibility to lead the attack, my aim was to not try too much and just bowl in the right area and bowl with discipline. My mindset was to keep it tight and not give away runs. [On an approach without Bumrah] It's Akash Deep's third or fourth match, same for Prasidh, so I was just focused on staying consistent and building pressure. I feel like trying different things, but I have to stay consistent. [Responding to the stat about his average being better when bowling without Bumrah in the team] I love responsibility, I love the challenge. [On the match situation] We are quite ahead right now but the plan is to get as many runs on the board because we know their attacking mindset. [On the pitch] Day by day, the pitch is slowing down more. If you keep bowling in one area… If you start leaking runs, it's hard to stop that. We saw that with Smith and Brook. Patience is very important here."