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England vs India 2nd Test, Day 3 Live Cricket Updates: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow Keep England Ticking

England captain Joe Root scored his fifty in 83 balls and started well along with Jonny Bairstow on Day 3 of the second Test match at Lord’s. England began on an attacking note as they gathered runs at a brisk pace against the Indian pacers. Root was 58 not out while Bairstow was unbeaten in the middle at 29 with England placed at 152/3 after 52 overs. England had finished Day 2 yesterday at 119 for three, trailing India by 245 runs. On Friday, India were bowled out for 364 as James Anderson picked up his 31st five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Anderson finished with figures of five for 62. For India, KL Rahul top-scored with a knock of 129 and he was well supported by Rohit Sharma who made 83. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Live Score Updates Of England vs India 2nd Test, Day 3 From Lord’s, London

  • 16:25 (IST)

    Solid Start From Root & Bairstow !

    Root and Bairstow have added 46 runs on Day 3 and have brought down the deficit below 200 runs

    Kohli will be eager to take a wicket or two in this session as Root is looking more dangerous with each passing ball

    ENG 165/3 after 57.4 overs

  • 16:14 (IST)

    Ravindra Jadeja Into The Mix Now !

    With the pitch looking hard and fresh for batting against the pacers, Kohli decides to bring in the left-arm spin of Ravindra Jadeja

    ENG 159/3 after 54.5 overs

  • 16:10 (IST)

    Jasprit Bumrah Into The Attack !

    Jasprit Bumrah has been brought into the attack after Shami looked a bit off-colour this morning

    ENG 158/3 after 53.4 overs

  • 15:58 (IST)

    Four !

    Jonny Bairstow plays yet another classy straight drive off Siraj

    This time, he hits towards mid-off region

    ENG 149/3 after 50.3 overs

  • 15:52 (IST)

    Four !

    Jonny Bairstow in his element here

    Straight drives elegantly for a four against Shami

    ENG 144/3 after 49.4 overs

    Bairstow moves on to 23 now

  • 15:50 (IST)

    England Batters Showing Intent !

    England have started on an attacking note on Day 3 with Root and Bairstow showing intent against the Indian pacers

    ENG 136/3 after 49 overs

    Joe Root 56*

    Jonny Bairstow 15*

  • 15:37 (IST)

    Siraj From The Other End !

    Mohammed Siraj is in from the other end

    Kohli is looking for early wickets as he has started with two of his strike bowlers up front

  • 15:34 (IST)

    Steady Start !

    Mohammed Shami bowls a tidy over and gives away only one run in the first over of the day

    Root and Bairstow look comfortable in the middle

    ENG 120/3 after 46 overs

  • 15:30 (IST)

    Players Ready !

    Clear skies welcomes the players in the middle

    Joe Root is at 48* and joining him is Jonny Bairstow on 6*

    ENG 119/3 after 45 overs

  • 15:13 (IST)

    Team India Hurdle !

    Team India in a hurdle at the start of Day 3 of the second Test

    Both teams will be looking to take an early advantage on what could prove to be a decisive day in the outcome of the Test

  • 14:54 (IST)

    Hello and Welcome!

    Hello and welcome to our Live Coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between India and England

    After being bowled out for 364, the visitors managed to take three wickets before the close of play on Friday to keep England in check

    Captain Joe Root will be key for the hosts as they look to reduce the first innings deficit

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