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Bumrah strikes early on Day 2 at Lord’s to shake up England’s innings. However, an unbeaten 82-run stand between Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse helped the hosts recover and reach 352/7 by Lunch.
From the first ball of the day, India brought intensity. Although Joe Root completed his 37th Test century, Bumrah responded almost immediately with a brilliant spell.
🧨 Bumrah Strikes Early to Jolt England
Root, who began on 99*, edged a boundary to reach his hundred. But India didn’t take long to hit back.
- 🎯 Bumrah bowled Ben Stokes with a sharp delivery
- 💥 Root chopped one onto the stumps just after his ton
- 👏 Chris Woakes edged behind — confirmed by DRS
As a result, England quickly slumped, losing three wickets in the session.
🧱 Smith, Carse Rebuild After Bumrah Strikes
Even though India gained momentum, Jamie Smith (51*) and Brydon Carse (33*) played with great maturity. Together, they built a strong partnership that frustrated the bowlers.
Importantly, India missed opportunities.
- ❌ KL Rahul dropped Smith at second slip
- 🎲 Carse edged a few deliveries but survived narrowly
Eventually, their unbeaten 82-run stand shifted the pressure back on India.
🔄 Frustration Grows After Bumrah Strikes Spell
India requested a ball change just 10.4 overs into the new ball. Surprisingly, the umpires rejected it.
Subsequently, after 48 more deliveries, a new ball was allowed. Though Shubman Gill smiled, the second change didn’t help much. During that phase, England accelerated past 300, adding to India’s growing frustration.
🚀 Smith Reaches Milestone Amid Bumrah Strikes Chaos
While Bumrah struck early, Smith made headlines by becoming the fastest wicketkeeper-batter to 1000 Test runs by balls faced.
Moreover, his crisp strokeplay — including an elegant extra-cover drive — kept the scoreboard ticking. Just before Lunch, he brought up his half-century with a single.
🤕 Pant’s Injury Raises Concerns
On top of England’s fightback, India suffered a blow. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant didn’t take the field due to a finger injury from Day 1.
Consequently, Dhruv Jurel kept wickets. It remains to be seen whether Pant will bat later in the match.
🔢 Brief Scores
England 352/7 (Joe Root 104, Jamie Smith 51; Jasprit Bumrah 4/63, Nitish Kumar Reddy 2/62) vs India*
