ENG vs IND, 2nd Test Live Score Updates: Pant, Jadeja steady ship after visitors lose overnight batsmen early
ENG vs IND, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Cricket Score Updates: Wood continues. He keeps it tight and tidy this over, maintaining a consistent line, aiming almost at the off-stump at times. Just one run from Pant this over as we complete one hour of play. Players take a drinks break.
Day 1 report: Rohit Sharma said he had never seen KL Rahul bat better after his opening partner’s unbeaten century left India well-placed on 276-3 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday.
Rahul was initially outshone by Rohit, who made 83 in their fine stand of 126 — the first century partnership by an overseas opening pair in a Test in England since 2016, when Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva also achieved the feat at Lord’s.
It was also India’s first century opening partnership in a Test outside Asia since 2010.
But, while patient in defence, Rahul was still 127 not out at the close, having batted for more than six-and-a-half hours.
“It was probably the best I have seen KL bat,” Rahul told reporters.
“He was very much in control from ball one. He was very clear with his plans. I thought today was his day and he really made it count.”
Together with India captain Virat Kohli, Rahul also shared a third wicket stand of 117 before the star batsman was undone by the new ball, falling for 42 after edging Ollie Robinson to opposing captain Joe Root at first slip.
“To be fair, they played well so to get the wicket of Kohli at the end was huge and gives us a bit of momentum for the morning,” said Robinson.
Earlier, Rahul drove Mark Wood through the covers for four to go to 98 before a late cut boundary off the fast bowler – the ninth four of his innings – saw him to a 212-ball hundred that also included a six against recalled spinner Moeen Ali, one of three changes to England’s XI.
His sixth century in 38 Tests, and third against England, came after Rahul’s 84 in last week’s rain-marred drawn opener in Nottingham.
The first of a five-match series saw the 29-year-old Rahul make his return to Test cricket following a near two-year absence after Mayank Agarwal was hit in the head batting in the Trent Bridge nets.
Once again, Rahul demonstrated resolute skill beneath overcast skies and on a green-tinged pitch that appeared to favour England’s, albeit the hosts were without all-rounders Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes, as well as fast bowler Jofra Archer.
It was no surprise when Root, the only England batsman to pass fifty at Trent Bridge with innings of 64 and 109, decided to field first after winning the toss.
Here’s all you need to know about the second Test between India and England:
When will the second India vs England Test be played?
The second England vs India Test will be played from Thursday, 12 August, 2021.
Where will the second India vs England Test be played?
The second Test between England and India will be played at Lord’s in London.
What time will the second India vs England Test begin?
The second Test between England and India will begin at 3.30 pm IST. The toss is set to take place at 3 pm.
How can I watch the India vs England Test match?
You can watch the second England vs India Test on Sony Six/ Sony Six HD, Sony Ten 3/ Sony Ten 3 HD, with LIVE streaming on Sony LIV. You can also follow our LIVE blog on firstpost.com for scores and updates.
