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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 11, 2025, 14:22:03 IST
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India vs England, IND vs ENG Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Joe Root awaits century, India hunt breakthroughs
On a day when both teams moved away from their typical styles, Joe Root reminded everyone of the enduring value of classical Test cricket. His unbeaten 99 off 191 balls led England to 251 for four at stumps on Day 1 of the third Test at Lord’s, setting the tone in a tightly contested series currently level at 1-1.
Opting to bat first for only the second time at home in the Bazball era, England resisted their trademark aggression. Instead, they embraced patience on a slow, slightly uneven pitch that demanded application. Root, supported by Ben Stokes (39 not out off 102 balls), anchored the innings and formed an unbroken 79-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
India kept the run rate in check throughout the day. In the morning, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett cautiously negotiated the first hour before debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy removed both in a single over. Duckett gloved one down the leg side, while Crawley edged a beauty to the keeper. Reddy’s spell settled nerves in the Indian camp.
After lunch, England’s scoring slowed further. Root and Ollie Pope (44) showed discipline, especially against India’s pace trio of Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep. Ravindra Jadeja finally broke the 109-run third-wicket stand by dismissing Pope with a delivery that turned just enough to catch the edge. Bumrah then bowled Harry Brook with a delivery that nipped back.
Rishabh Pant suffered a blow to his left hand and briefly left the field, but his replacement Dhruv Jurel filled in well behind the stumps. Pant is expected to resume duties on Day 2.
The pitch was a talking point leading into the game. Although it appeared green on the eve of the match, it looked flat at the toss. India went in with six bowling options, bringing back Jasprit Bumrah in place of Prasidh Krishna. Akash Deep, hero from Edgbaston, struggled to settle into rhythm on the Lord’s slope.
Despite the heat, a near-capacity crowd turned out at the iconic venue. Fans flew in from across the world, with many paying steep prices for tickets. The energy around the ground, along with a gritty contest on the field, reinforced the appeal of red-ball cricket in England.
As Day 1 concluded, the match remained finely poised, with Root on the brink of a 37th Test hundred.
Opting to bat first for only the second time at home in the Bazball era, England resisted their trademark aggression. Instead, they embraced patience on a slow, slightly uneven pitch that demanded application. Root, supported by Ben Stokes (39 not out off 102 balls), anchored the innings and formed an unbroken 79-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
India kept the run rate in check throughout the day. In the morning, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett cautiously negotiated the first hour before debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy removed both in a single over. Duckett gloved one down the leg side, while Crawley edged a beauty to the keeper. Reddy’s spell settled nerves in the Indian camp.
After lunch, England’s scoring slowed further. Root and Ollie Pope (44) showed discipline, especially against India’s pace trio of Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep. Ravindra Jadeja finally broke the 109-run third-wicket stand by dismissing Pope with a delivery that turned just enough to catch the edge. Bumrah then bowled Harry Brook with a delivery that nipped back.
Rishabh Pant suffered a blow to his left hand and briefly left the field, but his replacement Dhruv Jurel filled in well behind the stumps. Pant is expected to resume duties on Day 2.
The pitch was a talking point leading into the game. Although it appeared green on the eve of the match, it looked flat at the toss. India went in with six bowling options, bringing back Jasprit Bumrah in place of Prasidh Krishna. Akash Deep, hero from Edgbaston, struggled to settle into rhythm on the Lord’s slope.
Despite the heat, a near-capacity crowd turned out at the iconic venue. Fans flew in from across the world, with many paying steep prices for tickets. The energy around the ground, along with a gritty contest on the field, reinforced the appeal of red-ball cricket in England.
As Day 1 concluded, the match remained finely poised, with Root on the brink of a 37th Test hundred.
14:19 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Bazwall at Lord’s
Day One at Lord’s was all about grit. England ended at 251 for 4 with Joe Root batting on a dogged 99*.
In the hottest conditions of the English summer, Root showcased old-school Test batting, weathering India’s six-bowler attack with poise.
On a slow, testing pitch, England backed away from their usual Bazball aggression and chose to grind it out.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with two key wickets in one over, while India kept things tight without ever truly breaking through
In the hottest conditions of the English summer, Root showcased old-school Test batting, weathering India’s six-bowler attack with poise.
On a slow, testing pitch, England backed away from their usual Bazball aggression and chose to grind it out.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with two key wickets in one over, while India kept things tight without ever truly breaking through
14:10 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Joe Root completes 3000 Test runs vs India
Joe Root has now scored 3000 Test runs against India, becoming just the ninth batter in history to reach that mark against a single opponent.
Most runs against a Team in Test
5028 - Don Bradman v ENG
3636 - Jack Hobbs v AUS
3630 - Sachin Tendulkar v AUS
3548 - Allan Border v ENG
3417 - Steve Smith v ENG
3269 - David Gower v AUS
3214 - Gary Sobers v ENG
3200 - Steve Waugh v ENG
3000 - Joe Root v IND*
Most runs against a Team in Test
5028 - Don Bradman v ENG
3636 - Jack Hobbs v AUS
3630 - Sachin Tendulkar v AUS
3548 - Allan Border v ENG
3417 - Steve Smith v ENG
3269 - David Gower v AUS
3214 - Gary Sobers v ENG
3200 - Steve Waugh v ENG
3000 - Joe Root v IND*
14:00 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Joe Root one shy of equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record.
Joe Root continues to break records in style.
With his gritty 99* at Lord’s against India, the England legend has now registered 67 Test fifties, moving to second on the all-time list.
Here’s the updated leaderboard:
68 – Sachin Tendulkar
67 – Joe Root*
66 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul
63 – Rahul Dravid
63 – Allan Border
62 – Ricky Ponting
With his gritty 99* at Lord’s against India, the England legend has now registered 67 Test fifties, moving to second on the all-time list.
Here’s the updated leaderboard:
68 – Sachin Tendulkar
67 – Joe Root*
66 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul
63 – Rahul Dravid
63 – Allan Border
62 – Ricky Ponting
13:50 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score: Joe Root joins the 7000-run club at home
Joe Root has added yet another feather to his cap, becoming only the fifth batter in Test history to score 7000 runs on home soil.
Most Test runs at Home
7578 - Ricky Ponting in AUS
7216 - Sachin Tendulkar in IND
7167 - M Jayawardene in SL
7035 - Jacques Kallis in SA
7000 - Joe Root in ENG*
Most Test runs at Home
7578 - Ricky Ponting in AUS
7216 - Sachin Tendulkar in IND
7167 - M Jayawardene in SL
7035 - Jacques Kallis in SA
7000 - Joe Root in ENG*
13:40 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Stat Alert
Most balls faced in Test Cricket
31258 - Rahul Dravid
29437 - Sachin Tendulkar
28903 - Jacques Kallis
27395 - S Chanderpaul
27002 - Allan Border
26502 - Alastair Cook
23000 - Joe Root
31258 - Rahul Dravid
29437 - Sachin Tendulkar
28903 - Jacques Kallis
27395 - S Chanderpaul
27002 - Allan Border
26502 - Alastair Cook
23000 - Joe Root
13:32 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Eyes on the 300 mark for England
England will begin the day at 251 for 4 and a score in the region of 325 to 350 will be firmly in their sights.
With Root settled and Stokes set, this partnership holds the key.
India’s best chance is to strike early and expose the lower order.
With Root settled and Stokes set, this partnership holds the key.
India’s best chance is to strike early and expose the lower order.
13:20 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Pressure on Akash Deep to bounce back
Akash Deep bowled a dream spell at Edgbaston but struggled to find his rhythm at Lord’s on Thursday.
The slope and slower pitch may have played a part.
The team management will be hoping he settles quickly today.
India need a full contribution from all their bowlers if they are to limit England.
The slope and slower pitch may have played a part.
The team management will be hoping he settles quickly today.
India need a full contribution from all their bowlers if they are to limit England.
13:09 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: India’s patience will be tested again
India bowled with great control on Day 1, even when wickets were not coming.
The challenge now will be to remain disciplined as England look to stretch their total.
Bumrah and Siraj will likely start the day, but the role of Jadeja and Nitish Reddy will be equally vital as the ball gets older.
The challenge now will be to remain disciplined as England look to stretch their total.
Bumrah and Siraj will likely start the day, but the role of Jadeja and Nitish Reddy will be equally vital as the ball gets older.
12:55 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Ben Stokes and the art of the grind
Unlike his usual flamboyant style, Ben Stokes curbed his instincts on Thursday and played a measured knock.
His 102-ball 39 was all about survival and support. Stokes has shown before that he can switch gears in an instant.
With Root looking solid, this could be a morning where he looks to step up the scoring.
His 102-ball 39 was all about survival and support. Stokes has shown before that he can switch gears in an instant.
With Root looking solid, this could be a morning where he looks to step up the scoring.
12:55 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Lord’s surface likely to flatten further
The pitch at Lord’s showed signs of easing out late on Day 1.
Despite some uneven bounce and turn for Jadeja, batting became a bit easier under the sun.
With high temperatures expected again today, the ball may come on slightly better.
That could work in England’s favour as they aim to push past 350.
Despite some uneven bounce and turn for Jadeja, batting became a bit easier under the sun.
With high temperatures expected again today, the ball may come on slightly better.
That could work in England’s favour as they aim to push past 350.
12:54 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Rishabh Pant set to return behind the stumps
All signs point to Rishabh Pant resuming wicketkeeping duties today after hurting his left hand yesterday.
The medical team has cleared him and he did not appear to be in much discomfort late on Day 1.
His replacement, Dhruv Jurel, did a fine job behind the stumps, but India will be relieved to have Pant back, especially with Root nearing a hundred.
The medical team has cleared him and he did not appear to be in much discomfort late on Day 1.
His replacement, Dhruv Jurel, did a fine job behind the stumps, but India will be relieved to have Pant back, especially with Root nearing a hundred.
12:53 (IST) Jul 11
India vs England Live Score: Joe Root’s experience vs Jasprit Bumrah’s fire
One of the most intriguing battles today will be between Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah. Root has survived some probing spells already but Bumrah will be fresh and hungry this morning.
England are at 251 for 4 and any early breakthrough could turn the momentum India’s way.
With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will know the value of a first-innings lead on this Lord’s surface.
England are at 251 for 4 and any early breakthrough could turn the momentum India’s way.
With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will know the value of a first-innings lead on this Lord’s surface.
12:51 (IST) Jul 11
IND vs ENG Live Score: Big morning awaits as Joe Root eyes century
Day 2 at Lord’s promises to begin with a milestone. Joe Root will walk out unbeaten on 99, looking to bring up his 37th Test hundred.
He has faced 191 deliveries and worn down the Indian attack with patience and poise. Root’s overnight partner Ben Stokes is on 39 and has quietly anchored his end.
India will know that an early wicket is crucial. The first hour could dictate the tone for the day.
He has faced 191 deliveries and worn down the Indian attack with patience and poise. Root’s overnight partner Ben Stokes is on 39 and has quietly anchored his end.
India will know that an early wicket is crucial. The first hour could dictate the tone for the day.
IND vs ENG, India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 2: Joe Root stood tall on a challenging Day 1 at Lord’s, crafting an unbeaten 99 to guide England to 251 for four against India in the third Test. In a rare move, England opted to bat first in a home Test under the Bazball era and shifted away from their typical aggressive style to a more traditional Test match approach. Root faced 191 deliveries in a patient knock and was joined by skipper Ben Stokes (39 not out off 102) in an unbroken 79-run stand for the fifth wicket.
India’s bowlers kept things tight, especially after lunch, but Root and Ollie Pope, who scored 44 off 104 balls, weathered the storm. Ravindra Jadeja struck after tea to remove Pope, and Jasprit Bumrah soon sent back Harry Brook. Earlier, debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up two wickets in one over, dismissing both openers after a cautious start by England.
Rishabh Pant had a brief injury scare when a delivery hit his left hand, but is expected to return on Day 2. With the series tied at 1-1, Lord’s welcomed a sellout crowd that witnessed a return to classic Test cricket, with India’s disciplined bowling matching England’s gritty batting effort.
India’s bowlers kept things tight, especially after lunch, but Root and Ollie Pope, who scored 44 off 104 balls, weathered the storm. Ravindra Jadeja struck after tea to remove Pope, and Jasprit Bumrah soon sent back Harry Brook. Earlier, debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up two wickets in one over, dismissing both openers after a cautious start by England.
Rishabh Pant had a brief injury scare when a delivery hit his left hand, but is expected to return on Day 2. With the series tied at 1-1, Lord’s welcomed a sellout crowd that witnessed a return to classic Test cricket, with India’s disciplined bowling matching England’s gritty batting effort.
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