India's 'timid' bowling still got a lead of 244 runs, Brook-Smith century; Siraj took 6 wickets

The third day's play of the second Test match is completed. India has made 64 runs, losing one wicket in the second innings. KL Rahul remained unbeaten after making 28, and Karun Nair 7 runs. India's overall lead has grown to 244 runs. Jaiswal got out after making 28 runs.

Earlier, England's first innings were reduced to 407 runs. Playing ahead of the 77 runs of the second day, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith scored brilliant centuries for England. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj took 6 wickets. Akash Deep got four wickets.

At the beginning of the third day's play, England lost Joe Root and Ben Stokes on two consecutive balls. Half of England's team returned to the pavilion at a score of 84. From here, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith took over the innings and gave England a chance to make a comeback.

There was a partnership of 303 runs for the sixth wicket between the two. Jamie Smith scored a fast century for England. No wicket fell in the second session and 106 runs were scored. Harry Brook became the victim of Akash Deep after scoring 158 runs. After this, the process of falling wickets started. Chris Woakes was also dismissed by Akash Deep.

Siraj sent the last three batsmen to the pavilion without opening their account. In this way, India got a lead of 180 runs in the first innings. Jamie Smith returned unbeaten after scoring 184 runs. India has scored 64 runs after losing one wicket in the second innings.

India started the second innings cautiously. Indian batsmen showed a good balance of aggressive and restrained play. England's bowling looked sharp in the initial spell. Now tomorrow India would like to take its lead to at least 500. Along with this, it would also like to make England bat in the third session, so that there is a chance of winning.