IND 64/1 (Lead By 244 Runs) in 13 Overs (At Stumps) | India vs England Highlights of 2nd Test 2025 Day 3: KL Rahul, Karun Nair Keep India In Strong Position

That's It! End of day's play and India will consider themselves considerably ahead in the game. The day started brilliantly with India pushing England down to 84/5 in no time. But then Jamie Smith and Harry Brook staged a counter-attack stitching a partnership of 303 runs. When Brook was dismissed, England suffered a collapse again and India ended up getting a lead of 180 runs. They have started the second innings on a solid note and looking to set a very big target for England this time with two days still in hand. For England, they have a challenge in front of them. 

Out! Some controversy over timing of signaling for the DRS there. Ben Stokes stormed to the Umpire saying the clock has ticked over when Yashasvi Jaiswal signaled for the DRS. But in the end, the Umpire accepted the DRS appeal and in the end the replay showed three reds. England had the decision in their favour in the end and India lose a review. Jaiswal lbw b Tongue 28(22).

India have a headstart in terms of the lead they have achieved in the first innings. The England bowlers have already bowled enough and didn't have much rest since England batted only for a little over than three sessions. They will be tired in this innings and the Indian batters can take the full advantage of it. It has to be seen how much lead they take before considering declaration. 

Out! Sensational bowling display from Mohammed Siraj. Found his line, length and movement with the second new ball and fully utilised it. Makes another one jag back from outside off, Shoaib Bashir shoulders arms and the ball wrecks the stumps. Jamie Smith remains stranded on 184 on one end. India will be very happy with the lead and the bowling performance. Bashir b Siraj 0(2).

Out! Mohammed Siraj has been on a roll with the ball in hand. Targets the pads of Josh Tongue, goes wide of the crease to jag one back in and hits him on the pads in front of the wicket. A reluctant review from Tongue although he knew he was gone. England have collapsed here after the wicket of Harry Brook. Jamie Smith remains stranded on one end.  Tongue lbw b Siraj 0(2).

Out! Indian bowlers are getting the new ball talk. It is Mohammed Siraj who strikes now. Gets one to nip back sharply and hit the pads of Brydon Carse. It did seem like bat-pad, but India opted for the DRS and on review it showed that it did hit the pad first. The hawkeye showed the ball was hitting stumps and India get another wicket in no time. Brydon Carse lbw b Siraj 0(4).

Out! It is Akash Deep again who strikes and India are closing in on getting a solid lead by cleaning up the England tail. England's scoring rate has slowed down since the second session and after the second new ball was taken, Akash Deep has bowled a solid spell pushing the hosts to the backfoot once again. It was full outside off, Chris Woakes flashed with his drive and got a nick which carried to the hands of Karun Nair at slips. Woakes c Karun Nair b Akash Deep 5(17).

Out! Finally a breakthrough and the 303-run partnership comes to an end. India will be relieved as they have found an window of opportunity better late than never. The second new ball was showing signs to do a few things and Akash Deep got one to jag back enough to clean up Harry Brook. Brook was bamboozled and didn't have much to do. End of a brilliant innings.  Brook b Akash Deep 158(234).

If it is a challenge of piling up runs, how can Harry Brook stay behind? Came in at a very tough time but never looked up after the initial few minutes. Specially on Day 3, he has been absolute solid, played some sensational shots and at the same time kept England alive in the game alongside Jamie Smith. Also brought up his the 150 runs on his way. Given the mammoth runs they are running behind, both know their job is far from over. 

After a counter-attacking first session of play where England were down to 84/5 at one point, Jamie Smith and Harry Brook have added 271 runs together in just two sessions and now England can gratually see the top of the mountain of runs India posted initially. In the second session England rather consolidated with the old ball going soft and India adapting a defensive tactics. But they have kept the patience and opted to accumulate as well. Both the batters on the crease know they have a lot of work to do from here on and getting ahead of themselves is not an option. Shubman Gill meanwhile will want to play the patience game here.