IND vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score: Can KL Rahul get a big hundred?
India's pace machine Jasprit Bumrah got his name etched in gold with a sizzling 5-wicket haul — a spell so good, even the Lord's breeze had to pause. And right on cue, England's very own Joe Root joined him up there, bringing up his 37th Test ton with classic finesse.
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The iconic Lord's stadium is geared up for Day 3 of this exciting 3rd Test between India and England.
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Forget centuries and five-fors — at Lord's, it was the Dukes ball stealing the show… for all the wrong reasons.
On Day 2, the second new ball lasted just 10.4 overs before getting the boot. Its replacement? Rejected too — it didn't even pass the gauge. That led to heated exchanges with umpires and visible frustration from Indian players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj.
Joe Root had a cheeky fix: a DRS-style ball review system — three per team every 80 overs. Not a bad idea, considering how often the ball's shape has become the plot twist.
Meanwhile, Anil Kumble offered a more straightforward solution: just bring back the older Dukes ball. The one that actually held its shape and didn't throw tantrums mid-spell.
Right now, the ball isn't swinging — it's just spiraling into controversy.
The pressure was on when Karun Nair walked in — India had just lost Yashasvi Jaiswal to a fiery Jofra Archer spell, and the Lord's crowd was buzzing. With the scoreboard looking shaky, the 33-year-old, alongside KL Rahul, had a job on his hands.
And to his credit, Karun absorbed the early pressure, playing out Archer's heat and settling in before tea. Post the break, he looked the more positive of the two, timing his shots well and working the gaps. The intent was clear, and for a brief period, he looked in control.
But when the luck's not with you, it shows.
It was a moment four years in the making—and Jofra Archer made it count in style. Making his much-awaited return to red-ball cricket, Archer needed just three deliveries to remind everyone of his class, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal with a fiery delivery that kissed the leading edge and nestled into the slips.
The energy around Lord's lifted instantly, and none more so than in the England camp. Joe Root, speaking at the end of Day 2, was all praise for the returning pacer.
'It was class, wasn't it?' Root said. 'Just the genuine joy of seeing him back playing Test cricket… the impact he adds to the group is huge in the dressing room and also out on the field.'
Rishabh Pant, battling a finger injury, showed restraint and resilience as he joined KL Rahul late in the day after Shubman Gill's dismissal. The pair saw off the final overs with caution, stitching together a 38-run stand that kept India steady at stumps. Rahul, who remains unbeaten on 58, will now look to push on and etch his name on the Lord's Honours Board once again.
It was a topsy-turvy Day 2 at Lord's—marked by tight spells, a bit of controversy, and key milestones with the bat. But with just 75 overs bowled, the tempo of the game remained relatively slow. The over-rate will be under the spotlight today, and the officials will be hoping to make up for lost time.
India will be buoyed by KL Rahul's composed fifty—he's looked as solid as ever and will have his eyes set on a spot on the honours board once again. But England, despite being on the back foot, will be itching to claw their way back with early wickets.
The good news? The weather forecast looks promising. With clear skies and little chance of rain, Day 3 could be the perfect setting for India to push ahead with the bat. Expect a high-stakes battle as both teams look to wrest control.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, coming to you from the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
The spotlight today will firmly be on KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, who resume proceedings with the task of steering India into a commanding position. A solid partnership here could set the tone for the rest of the innings and potentially swing the match in India's favour.
But standing in their way is Jofra Archer, who is still fresh into his comeback and eager to make a statement. Alongside him, the rest of the English bowling attack will be gunning for quick breakthroughs to regain control.
Stay tuned — it promises to be an action-packed day of Test cricket!
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