Ind Vs Eng 3rd Test 2025 Day 2: Kl Rahul Scores Resilient Fifty As India Trails England By 242 Runs At Lord’s

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The India vs England 3rd Test 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground continues to deliver high-intensity drama as India closed Day 2 at 145/3, still trailing by 242 runs after England posted a solid 387 in their first innings. A resilient KL Rahul stood tall amid the top-order collapse with a composed 53 not out, while Rishabh Pant supported him with a cautious 19 off 55 deliveries*.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah shone with the ball, clinching 5 wickets for 61 runs, earning a coveted place on the Lord’s Honours Board. His fiery spell brought India back into the game after Joe Root (124) and Zak Crawley (68) laid a strong foundation for the hosts.

India’s innings began shakily with Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill falling quickly to England’s new-ball duo, James Anderson and Mark Wood. At 50/3, the visitors looked vulnerable, but KL Rahul and Pant steadied the innings with a calm and measured partnership.

Day 2 Match Summary:
England: 387 all out

Joe Root 124, Zak Crawley 68

Jasprit Bumrah 5/61

India: 145/3 at stumps

KL Rahul 53*, Rishabh Pant 19*

James Anderson ...
... 2 wickets

Key Talking Points:
KL Rahul’s 50 marks his 11th 50+ score in SENA countries, surpassing Sehwag’s record.

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul makes him the latest Indian pacer on the Lord’s Honours Board.

India faces a tough Day 3, needing to avoid a follow-on and reduce England’s lead.

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