IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points & more

Key Summary:

• Shubman Gill rides his luck to strike gold
• Joe Root endures finger injury as England toil hard 
• Rohit Sharma gives death stare to Kuldeep Yadav
• Ben Stokes takes a stunner to dismiss Shreyas Iyer
• James Anderson cuts through Rohit Sharma's defence 
• India vs England, Day 3, 2nd Test 2024 Scorecard

On Day 3 of the second Test, England mounted a remarkable comeback to counter India's initial dominance. Starting with a narrow 28-run lead on Day 2, India seemed poised for control. However, despite missing the mark initially, England rallied with resolve. Their spinners seized the moment and excelled under pressure. With India's second innings wrapping up at 255, England now face a challenging target of 399 runs. The match hangs precariously, promising an intense finale as England endeavours to defy the odds. The stage is set for a captivating conclusion, with both teams trying to outclass each other.

Here are the India vs England 2nd Test highlights of the Day 3:

1. Shubman Gill rides his luck to strike gold

Shubman Gill, facing a tough phase with the bat at the start of Day 3, survived two tight DRS reviews in consecutive overs after stepping onto the pitch. The TV umpire overturned an initial lbw decision, spotting an inside edge off Tom Hartley's delivery. Soon after, a James Anderson delivery hitting Gill's knee roll was ruled umpire's call. Riding on these strokes of luck, Gill gained confidence and exhibited his attacking flair, seizing the opportunity to make an impact.

2. Joe Root endures finger injury as England toiled hard 

Star England batter Joe Root had to exit the field after being struck on his right little finger during the morning session of Day 3 in the second Test against India on Sunday. Spinner Tom Hartley delivered a length ball outside off, which Gill confidently approached and played forcefully, resulting in a thick edge towards Root's left in the slip cordon. Root sustained the injury during the 18th over of India's second innings while attempting to catch Shubman Gill's edge in the slip position.

3. Rohit Sharma gives a death stare to Kuldeep Yadav

The incident occurred in the early stages of England's second innings during the third over, with India deliberating whether to review against Zak Crawley. Jasprit Bumrah, the bowler, narrowly missed Crawley's outside edge, prompting discussions among Rohit, keeper KS Bharat, and Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep urged Rohit to consider the review, but fortunately, neither Bharat nor the Indian captain seemed convinced. Their scepticism was justified, as the replay revealed a significant gap between bat and ball. Rohit gestured towards Kuldeep and later sarcastically applauded him when the replay confirmed the delivery's reality.

4. Ben Stokes takes a stunner to dismiss Shreyas Iyer

During the third morning of the Vizag Test, England skipper Ben Stokes showcased yet another moment of brilliance on the field. Similar to Zak Crawley's dismissal in the first innings against Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer attempted to clear long-on but the ball's turn resulted in an outside edge. Positioned at mid-off, Stokes swiftly retreated 22 meters, executed a full-length dive, and managed to secure the ball with both hands, completing a breathtaking catch that appeared deceptively effortless.

5. James Anderson cuts through Rohit Sharma's defence 

James Anderson outsmarted Indian captain Rohit Sharma with a sensational delivery, showcasing his impeccable swing bowling skills. Setting him up with an inswinger, Rohit clipped it to mid-wicket. Anderson then unleashed a fuller delivery, swinging into the right-hander, enticing Rohit forward. However, the ball subtly seamed away after pitching, leaving Rohit perplexed and playing the wrong line. Post-dismissal analysis revealed Anderson's delivery swung in before seaming away, leaving Rohit bamboozled by the subtle variation.

India vs England, Day 3, 2nd Test 2024 Today Scorecard

Despite losing a spinner in the form of Joe Root, England upheld their fighting spirit and commanded respect from the Indian batters in the later stages of the day. As a result, India were bundled out for 255 runs, and England marching towards the 399 target have lost a wicket for 67 runs.

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