Another fairly balanced day of Test cricket setting up yet another level and evenly-fought Test match, but a big day for Jasprit Bumrah: the world's number one bowler adds another feather to his cap, putting his name on the Lord's Honours Board with a five-fer.(PTI)
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It only took Joe Root one delivery to register his 37th Test century, after being stuck on 99* overnight. A record-extending eighth at Lord's, the player appearing most often on the Honours Board.(PTI)
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Ben Stokes was the first player dismissed on the morning of Day 2, a terrific nip-backer from Jasprit Bumrah from around the wicket doing in for him.(@BCCI X)
Brydon Carse's maiden Test half-century meant England had a strong rearguard showing despite Bumrah bursting through the middle order early in the morning. A very good display by a player considered by some to be an all-rounder, taking England to 387.(AP)
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A jubilant Jofra Archer screams in celebration after taking his first Test wicket in 4 years — and it took only three deliveries after his return, accounting for Yashasvi Jaiswal with a peach.(Action Images via Reuters)
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India levelled proceedings at 1-1 with a strong all-round showing in Hobart. The bowlers left the Aussies 15-20 runs short of par, before contributions through the order at a quick rate made sure the target was achieved relatively comfortably.
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India might have entered the match with more confidence after their brief showing in Canberra, but Josh Hazlewood dismantled the top order batting with a sensational spell. He took 3 wickets as India lost 4 in the powerplay, and could only limp their way to 125 all-out.
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Jemimah Rodrigues produced the knock of a lifetime, crafting a breathtaking century as India scripted a record-breaking run chase to dethrone defending champions Australia and march into the Women’s World Cup final with a memorable five-wicket victory.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli formed an unbeaten stand of 168 runs as India won the third and final ODI against Australia by nine wickets and 69 balls to spare at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Smriti Mandhana scored her first century of the Women's World Cup 2025 edition, playing a knock of 109 runs off 95 balls. This was her fifth century this year and 14th ton overall. She now holds the second spot in the list of most ODI centuries in women's cricket, going past Suzie Bates.
