IND vs ENG: Bumrah Strikes Back as India Fight to Stay Afloat at Lord’s

Ray Sportz Web Desk: Day 2 of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s saw a gripping battle of momentum, as Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery five-wicket haul helped India claw their way back after a dominant English batting display.
England resumed at 312/5 with Joe Root unbeaten on 99. The former skipper completed his 37th Test century with a boundary off the day’s first delivery, eventually falling for a classy 104. Contributions from Brydon Carse (56) and Jamie Smith (51) pushed England to a competitive 387.
Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 5 for 74, exploiting overcast conditions to trigger a late-order collapse.
In response, India ended the day at 145/3. KL Rahul stood firm with an unbeaten 53, partnering with Rishabh Pant (19*) in a cautious stand after early blows. Debutant Jofra Archer made an electric return, clocking over 93 mph and dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first over.
The day also witnessed controversy over the shape of the Dukes ball, delaying play as Indian players raised concerns. Joe Root later suggested restricting ball-change appeals to maintain game flow.
As the Test hangs delicately, India trails by 242 runs and will need a strong showing on Day 3 to avoid a follow-on and tilt the balance.