‘Jassi Jaisa Koi Nahi’: Bumrah Shines Again, But England Still Holds On!

Lord’s, London: 
Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is India’s ultimate weapon in Test cricket, delivering a sensational spell on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s that broke the backbone of England’s batting line-up. His fiery burst in the morning session turned the tide sharply in India’s favour, as England slipped from a position of control to one of caution.

Bumrah Unleashes Magic In the Morning

The day began with England resuming at 248/4, with Joe Root on 99* and Ben Stokes well-set. But it took just a few overs for Bumrah to change everything:

1. Ben Stokes (44) was the first to fall, castled by a classic Bumrah delivery that nipped in and took out the off stump.
2. Moments later, Joe Root (104) brought up his hundred but couldn’t celebrate for long. Bumrah sent down a sharp, seaming delivery that crashed into his stumps Root stunned, India ecstatic.
3. Chris Woakes was next, falling for a golden duck, trapped behind with Bumrah on a hat-trick.

In the space of just a few overs, Bumrah had picked up three vital wickets and completely shattered England’s plans of a massive first-innings score.

Boom Was Here.

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Match Situation at Lunch, Day 2

1. England: 334/7
2. Overnight Score: 248/4
3. Morning Session Wickets: 3 (all by Bumrah)
4. Current Partnership: Jamie Smith (51*) and Brydon Carse (33*) have added 82 runs, providing some resistance from the lower order.

While England’s tail has fought back admirably, India still hold a strong upper hand thanks to Bumrah’s brilliance.

India’s Strategy: Stay Aggressive, Wrap It Up Quickly

With the pitch offering seam movement and variable bounce, the Indian bowling unit led by Bumrah and backed by Siraj and Akash Deep will look to finish off the tail swiftly. The second new ball is still relatively fresh, and the surface continues to reward bowlers who hit the right lengths.

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What’s At Stake

With the series level at 1-1, this Lord’s Test holds massive significance. A first-innings lead here could go a long way in determining the course of the match and possibly the series.

Jasprit Bumrah, A Class Apart

There’s a reason fans and pundits keep saying, “Jassi jaisa koi nahi.” His ability to produce game-changing spells on any surface, in any condition, continues to elevate him as one of the finest fast bowlers of this generation.

Today’s performance not only dented England’s batting but reasserted Bumrah’s dominance at Lord’s where he’s now taken more than 20 wickets across formats.

Key Stats

As Day 2 continues, India will aim to wrap up the England innings quickly by breaking the Smith-Carse partnership and start building a strong reply. Bumrah has done his part now it’s over to other bowlers and the batters to capitalise.