IND vs ENG: India's 'timid' bowling still gave them a lead of 244 runs, Brook-Smith scored a century; Siraj took 6 wickets..

The third day of the second Test match is over. India has scored 64 runs after losing one wicket in the second innings. KL Rahul returned unbeaten after scoring 28, and Karun Nair scored 7 runs. India's total lead has increased to 244 runs. Jaiswal was dismissed after scoring 28 runs.

Earlier, England's first innings was 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.

Two wickets fell in the first session.

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.

No wickets fell in the third session.

There was a partnership of 303 runs between the two for the sixth wicket. Jamie Smith hit a fast century for England. No wickets 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.

Bowlers made a comeback in the last session.

Siraj sent the last three batsmen to the pavilion without opening the 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 will want to take a lead of 500

India started the second innings in a cautious manner. 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. He would also like England to bat in the third session so that there is a chance of winning.

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