• Jasprit Bumrah struck consecutively to dismiss centurion Joe Root and Chris Woakes early on Day 2 at Lord’s Test.

  • Bumrah’s five-wicket haul helped India bowl England out for 387 and seize control.

ENG vs IND: Fans go wild as Jasprit Bumrah enters honours board with fiery 5-wicket haul on Day 2 of Lord’s Test
Fans go wild as Jasprit Bumrah makes into the honours board picking up a fifer against against England on Day 2 of the Lord's Test (Image source: X)

The hallowed turf of Lord’s witnessed another chapter of cricketing drama as England and India locked horns in the third Test of their 2025 series. With the series tantalizingly poised, both teams arrived in London with renewed intensity. England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bat first after winning the toss, hoping to post a formidable total. India, meanwhile, welcomed back their pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, whose return instantly electrified the contest. What followed was a spellbinding exhibition of fast bowling that left fans and pundits alike in awe.

Jasprit Bumrah’s double strike sent Lord’s in raptures on Day 2

Day 2 began with England in a strong position, anchored by Joe Root’s century. But the morning session belonged to Bumrah, who turned the tide with a sensational burst. In the 87th over, he first sent Root’s middle stump cartwheeling with a delivery that nipped back just enough to breach the England talisman’s defense. Root, who had compiled a patient 104, was left stunned as Bumrah celebrated a crucial breakthrough.

The very next ball, Bumrah produced another moment of magic. Chris Woakes, facing his first delivery, was drawn into a tentative poke outside off. The Indians went up in appeal for a catch behind, and after some deliberation and a successful review, UltraEdge confirmed the faintest of edges. The crowd erupted as Bumrah stood on the brink of a hat-trick, having reduced England from 271/5 to 271/7 in the space of two balls. The energy at Lord’s was palpable, with Indian fans roaring and English supporters silenced by the sudden collapse.

England bundled out as Bumrah’s fifer seize the momentum for India

Bumrah’s devastating spell didn’t end there. He continued to probe and pressure the English lower order, eventually claiming his fifth wicket by castling Jofra Archer, sealing a memorable five-wicket haul at the Home of Cricket. His final figures—27 overs, 5 wickets for 74 runs—were a testament to his relentless accuracy and ability to strike at crucial moments.

England, who at one stage looked set for a mammoth total, were bowled out for 387 in 112.3 overs. Besides Root’s hundred and handy contributions from Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56), the hosts struggled to withstand India’s late surge. Bumrah’s brilliance was ably supported by Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who chipped in with key wickets.

As the teams left the field, social media buzzed with tributes to Bumrah’s artistry. Fans celebrated his knack for delivering in high-pressure situations, and the Indian contingent at Lord’s made their voices heard. With momentum now firmly in India’s corner, the stage is set for another enthralling chapter in this storied rivalry.

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