India's 'timid' bowling still got a lead of 244 runs, Brook-Smith century; Siraj took 6 wickets
IND vs ENG: Despite five centuries in Leeds, India lost the Test match due to the poor performance of the bowlers, and in the second Test match at Edgbaston too, Shubman Gill's team did not learn any lesson from it. Indian bowlers once again bowled bad and short balls instead of bowling on the right line length. However, by taking wickets in the third session, India got a chance to make a comeback.
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.