Highlights, IND VS ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Cricket Scorecard: Ben Duckett Shines On Day 2

India Vs England (IND Vs ENG) 3rd Test Day 2 Cricket Scorecard: England are with Ben Duckett 133* and Joe Root 9* trailing by 238 runs at Day 2 stumps.

Last Updated: Friday, February 16, 2024 - 20:35

India got bowled out for 445 in the first innings. The hosts lost 2 wickets on Day 2 till the lunch session in form of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja and Kuldeep fell too early on the morning of the second day of the third Test. Ashwin and Jurel played for their runs but fell after lunch. Later on, Ben Duckett scored a hundred and is still unbeaten on 133 at day 2 stumps with Joe Root along side him batting on 9 off 13. England trail by 238 runs.

Sarfaraz Khan, on debut, shone for Team India after coming in at 4 down and hit a half-century before he was run out courtesy a huge mixup while calling with Jadeja. Dhruv Jurel batted well for a well-constructed 46 on Day 2. Mark Wood was the best bowler for England, finishing with 4 wickets.

Highlights From India vs England 3rd Test Day 2.

16 February 2024, 19:35 PM

IND vs ENG: 500 wickets for Ashwin

R Ashwin finally grabbed his 500th Test wicket when he dismissed Zak Crawley in the first innings of the third Test going on at Rajkot.

Ashwin Completes 500 Test Wickets; Sachin Tendulkar Gives Him A New Name After Achieving Landmark

16 February 2024, 18:46 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India's gameplan

What will Rohit Sharma and co plan for tomorrow with England sitting comfortable at 207 with the loss of two wickets? Bumrah and Siraj will be key for Team India tomorrow.

16 February 2024, 17:46 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Duckett shines

Ben Duckett was the main man for England today as he scored an unbeaten 133 off 118 balls with 21 fours and two sixes with a strike-rate of 112.71.

16 February 2024, 17:10 PM

LIVE India vs England 3rd Test: Day 2 Stumps

England have Ben Duckett 133* and Joe Root 9* in the middle at Day 2 stumps as their team trails by 238 runs. A good job done by the England opener who scored century for his team to cut short India's lead.

ENG: 207/2 (35 Overs)

16 February 2024, 16:55 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: England trail by 246

England trailing by 246 runs with Duckett and Joe Root in the middle. India desperate for a wicket at the moment. England in control of the batting.

ENG: 199/2 (33.2 Overs)

16 February 2024, 16:34 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: DRS

DRS taken by India for Ollie Pope and it is three reds which means the umpire was wrong and India have got the second wicket finally.

ENG: 182/2 (30 Overs)

16 February 2024, 16:19 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: England in control

England are in control of this contest with Duckett batting on 100 plus runs and Pope also enjoying himself on 28 off 48 balls with 3 four and a six so far.

ENG: 173/1 (28.3 Overs)

16 February 2024, 16:06 PM

LIVE IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Century

Ben Duckett has completed his century in 88 balls, he is on 102 with 19 fours and a maximum. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah continue attack for India.

ENG: 148/1 (26 Overs)

16 February 2024, 15:56 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: Duckett Slams Century

Ben Duckett continues to bat and bat and bat. Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack and he bowl a good over. Duckett nearing his hundred. Jadeja was anle to contain him so far.

ENG 138/1 (24)

  CRR: 5.75

16 February 2024, 15:41 PM

IND vs ENG LIVE 3rd Test: Duckett Survives Bumrah's Yorker

Brilliant yorker from Bumrah to Duckett. It hits him low on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but umpire Kumar Dharamsena refuses to raise finger. Rohit goes upstairs but there was some bat on the ball. There was no enough evidence to reverse the original decision which was not out.

ENG 124/1 (21.4)

16 February 2024, 15:35 PM

India vs England LIVE Cricket Score: England at ease

England batters are at a lot of ease right now. There seems to be nothing for the Indian bowlers on this surface so far. We can see Rohit being worried and Dravid sitting with an equally tensed face as wickets are hard to come by.

ENG 116/1 (20.4)

  CRR: 5.61

16 February 2024, 15:27 PM

India vs England 3rd Test LIVE: India needs to stop Duckett

Ben Duckett is a huge threat to India right now as he continues to smash the bowlers all over the park. He has already given England a great start in this innings. India need to find some way out to dismiss Duckett.

ENG 108/1 (18.5)

  CRR: 5.73

16 February 2024, 15:19 PM

IND vs ENG: Ashwin Removes Crawley, Picks 500th Test Wicket

Ashwin gets his 500th Test wicket. Big achievement for the off-spinner. He gets Crawley caught by Rajat Patidar.

Fewest Tests to 500 Test wickets

87 M Muralitharan

98 R Ashwin
105 A Kumble
108 S Warne
110 G McGrath

16 February 2024, 15:01 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: Ashwin is on

R Ashwin into the attack. He starts off with three runs of the over. Duckett is taking the bowlers to the cleaners here. He is on fire at the moment, making runs at will and India do not seem to have any answer.

ENG 89/0 (12.4)

  CRR: 7.03

16 February 2024, 14:53 PM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Duckett Smashes 50

That's fifty for Ben Duckett. He brings it up in 39 balls. He is batting with fire here Duckett. It is time to bring out Ashwin. I think off spinner is not far away as he will create a different angle.

IND 445

ENG 72/0 (10.3)

Day 2: 3rd Session - England trail by 373 runs

16 February 2024, 14:45 PM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Kuldeep carries on 

During the second day of the third Test between India and England, a significant incident occurred when all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was penalized with a five-run penalty for running on the protected area of the pitch. This transpired in the 102nd over of India's innings, with the team at 358 for 7. Ashwin attempted to take a run after pushing the ball into the covers but was sent back by Dhruv Jurel. Umpire Joel Wilson fined India with the penalty after discussing the matter with Ashwin.

ENG 54/0 (9)

  CRR: 6

16 February 2024, 14:45 PM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Kuldeep carries on 

During the second day of the third Test between India and England, a significant incident occurred when all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was penalized with a five-run penalty for running on the protected area of the pitch. This transpired in the 102nd over of India's innings, with the team at 358 for 7. Ashwin attempted to take a run after pushing the ball into the covers but was sent back by Dhruv Jurel. Umpire Joel Wilson fined India with the penalty after discussing the matter with Ashwin.

ENG 54/0 (9)

  CRR: 6

16 February 2024, 14:39 PM

India vs England 3rd Test Cricket Score: Kuldeep into the attack

Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack right after start of third and last session of the day. Duckett slams him for two boundaries in the over. Siraj bowling from the other end and he too leaks four in boundary. England look to attack in the third session.

ENG 48/0 (7.3)

  CRR: 6.4

16 February 2024, 14:39 PM

India vs England 3rd Test Cricket Score: Kuldeep into the attack

Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack right after start of third and last session of the day. Duckett slams him for two boundaries in the over. Siraj bowling from the other end and he too leaks four in boundary. England look to attack in the third session.

ENG 48/0 (7.3)

  CRR: 6.4

16 February 2024, 14:14 PM

India Vs England LIVE Score: Tea, Day 2

That's the Tea on second day of the third Test. England have got off to a good start. 31 on the board. India will go back to change room and see what better can be done to pick the first wicket.

IND 445

ENG 31/0 (6)

Day 2: Tea Break - England trail by 414 runs

16 February 2024, 14:10 PM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Cricket LIVE: Duckett in attacking mode

Duckett is the aggressor between the two openers. Siraj and Bumrah bowling in tandem still but without any success. we might see the spinners introduced into the attack early.

ENG 26/0 (5.1)

16 February 2024, 14:03 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: England off to good start

Duckett hits Bumrah for four runs. This is the same, positive start from England openers as they look to dominate the proceedings. Bumrah and Siraj are yet to the right patch.

ENG 16/0 (3.5)

  CRR: 4.17

16 February 2024, 13:56 PM

India Vs England LIVE Score: Crawley survives

Mohammed Siraj into the attack. Bowled well. Huge appeal on the last ball of the over. But to no avail. There was big knick on the bat. Umpire said no.

ENG 11/0 (2)

  CRR: 5.5

16 February 2024, 13:52 PM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE: Siraj and Bumrah with the new ball

Bumrah gives three off the first over. England have five overs as penalty, You can read about it here. Siraj bowls from the other end and this is good news for India as he was struggling to stand up after being hit on the knee. 

ENG 9/0 (1.3)

  CRR: 6

16 February 2024, 13:46 PM

IND vs ENG Cricket LIVE Score: England innings begin

Jasprit Bumrah comes in to bowl. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley open innings for England and like always, they will look to attack from the start.

ENG 5/0 (0)

 

16 February 2024, 13:28 PM

IND vs ENG Cricket LIVE Score: Siraj struggling 

Siraj hurts his leg again as Bumrah tried to steal a double. He was struggling after completing the run Siraj. He looks in agonising pain and is receiving the treatment. He has to bowl to in a very quick time. He got injured in the last over when the ball hit the knee area.

IND 443/9 (130.2)

16 February 2024, 13:25 PM

IND vs ENG Cricket LIVE Score: Siraj survives

Joel Wilson gets it wrong as Hartley appeals for lbw to get Siraj out. But the batter knew it hit the bat before pads and that's what the snickometer also spotted. Siraj survives. He has injured his front leg too Siraj.   

IND 437/9 (130)

  CRR: 3.36

16 February 2024, 13:20 PM

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England's frustration grows

Very frustrating for England bowlers as Bumrah and Siraj have stitched a 22-run stand and counting for the last wicket. Maybe time has come to out Wood and Anderson from two ends to finish it off.

IND 437/9 (129.3)

16 February 2024, 13:10 PM

India vs England 3rd Test Live Cricket Score: Bumrah hits Rehan for twin fours

Two lovely strokes from Bumrah off Rehan Ahmed. The second boundary was much better. He stretched his legs forward and hit it inside out over the covers fielder for four runs. Two boundaries in this Rehan Ahmed over.

IND 434/9 (128)

16 February 2024, 13:04 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: Siraj and Bumrah in middle

Mohammed Siraj is the last man for India and he is batting well. He defended all six balls of the over bowled by Rehan Ahmed very well. Bumrah and Siraj may lack batting skills but mentally, they want to still fight time.

IND 417/9 (126.1)

16 February 2024, 12:57 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: Jurel gone

That's the end of Dhruv Jurel's innings. He tried to cut Rehan for four but ended up edging it to the keeper. India lose thei ninth wicket as Jurel falls four short of maiden Test fifty. 

IND 415/9 (124)

16 February 2024, 12:42 PM

India Vs England 3rd Test LIVE: Ashwin departs

After dropping two catches in the last 5 overs, England finally hold on to one, but only just. Ashwin dances down the track against Rehan and tries to play the big shot but hits it to Anderson who wobbles but hold on it somehow. 

IND 408/8 (120)

16 February 2024, 12:37 PM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE Updates: Jurel dropped again

Mark Wood delivers to Dhruv Jurel, who attempts to flick it around the corner, but the ball goes straight to leg-slip where Stokes, the skipper, is stationed. However, Stokes fails to hold on to the catch, much to the disbelief of everyone watching. Despite the ball arriving swiftly, Stokes couldn't quite latch onto it. Jurel, once again, gets lucky with another chance at the crease.

IND 401/7 (118.5)

16 February 2024, 12:29 PM

Ind vs Eng Live Cricket Socre: India go past 400

India go past 400. Huge milestone crossed. Remember that India were 30 for 3 at one stage. The figure of 400 would have made the camp relieved a little. Jurel is lucky to have survived and would like to take the innings deep. Apart from that one miscued stroke, Jurel has looked good so far.

16 February 2024, 12:21 PM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE: Ashwin hits four

Ashwin collects another four, in the over by Mark Wood. Hartley continues to bowl from the other end. Ashwin, Jurel continue to rebuild innings. Ollie Pope drops Jurel on 32 at mid-wicket. Hartley is distraught.

IND 394/7 (114.5)

16 February 2024, 12:14 PM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE: 2nd session begins

The Lunch session begins with Mark Wood bowling the first over. It will be fascinating to see how Jurel and Ashwin go in the next 2 hours.

IND 388/7 (113.1)

16 February 2024, 11:52 AM

India Vs England Live Cricket Score: Important session coming up

India have done well after losing Kuldeep and Jadeja early in the day. The partnership of Ashwin and Jurel continues to grow and it will be interesting to see if these two can get fifty each at least as then India will drive past 400 easily.

16 February 2024, 11:33 AM

IND vs ENG LIVE Cricket Score: Lunch, Day 2, 3rd Test

Wood completes the last over before Lunch. 2 off it. He continued attacking the ribs of the two batters, trying to break them mentally, if not physically and get the wicket. But to no avail. Wait a sec, one more before lunch. Hartley continues. But no wickets falls in this over as well. Jurel, Ashwin take India to 388 for 7.

IND 388/7 (113)

16 February 2024, 11:22 AM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Wood back on

Mark Wood is back on. He is bowling round the wicket to Jurel, aimed at his ribs. The batter is doing  a fairly good job of leaving the ball to the keeper. Strong leg side field placed as well. 

IND 380/7 (110.1) 

16 February 2024, 11:13 AM

LIVE Updates India Vs England: Ashwin stays put

This is solid batting from Ashwin who is a fierce competitor The stand for the 8th wicket is approaching the 50-run mark. India will get a huge psycholofical push if they breach the 400-run mark.

IND 374/7 (108.3)

  CRR: 3.45

16 February 2024, 11:02 AM

LIVE India Vs England 3rd Test: India nearing 400

Ashwin and Jurel batting with a lot of ease at the moment, taking small steps towards the 400 run mark. They are respectful towards the slow bowlers. A small stand has come up between the two.

IND 368/7 (106.2)

  CRR: 3.46
 

16 February 2024, 10:55 AM

LIVE India Vs England 3rd Test: No help for Rehan and Hartley

India batters Jurel and Hartley are not being able to cause any worry in the head of Ashwin and Jurel. The batters are going slow but they are also looking unperturbed at the moment.

IND 365/7 (105) 

16 February 2024, 10:49 AM

LIVE IND vs ENG: India handed 5-run penalty

Ashwin ran on the pitch and umpires were not very happy with it. Ashwin had a word with umpire before 5 runs were awarded to England. This was the second time this happened in this innings as Jadeja had also ran on the middle of the pitch on Day 1. England will start their first innings at 5 for no loss.

IND 360/7 (103.3)

16 February 2024, 10:38 AM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Drinks taken

Drinks break taken. Ashwin and Jurel have got their act together and are fighting it out in the middle as two spinners are in action. Hartley and Rehan bowling in tandem currently. Beautiful shot by Ashwin to extra cover for four runs.

IND 358/7 (101.2)

  CRR: 3.53

16 February 2024, 10:29 AM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE: India go past 350

Ashwin and Jurel take India past 350. Spin from both the ends now as Rehan Ahmed comes into the attack. Both these batters need to be cautious againt Hartley and Ahmed now.

IND 352/7 (99)

16 February 2024, 10:20 AM

IND vs ENG 3rd Test LIVE: Hartley is on

Tom Hartley back on, first sight of him today. Wood off after short spell. Jurel and Ashwin have looked good so far as they look to build on the score.

IND 348/7 (97.1)

  CRR: 3.58

16 February 2024, 10:13 AM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Jurel looks good

Two pacers bowling in tandem right now. Jurel hits a six off Wood. Brilliant shot. Short ball and Jurel arched back to hit him for a maximum over slips. This is good to see from the youngster here in Rajkot.

IND 346/7 (95)

16 February 2024, 10:03 AM

India Vs England LIVE Score: Wood into the attack

Root is off as two new batter at the crease in form of Jurel and Ashwin. Wood comes into the attack but Ashwin punches him through the covers off the first ball for four runs. Top shot that. They both can bat. England will need to quickly wrap up the innings.

IND 336/7 (93) 

16 February 2024, 09:51 AM

India vs England 3rd Test LIVE Score: Jurel in

Dhruv Jurel, right handed bat, comes to the crease. Big day for the young man as he is under pressure too. India need him to fire. 

Well, Jadeja is gone. A simple caught and bowl dismissal as Jadeja dances down the track to Root and miscues. India lose their 7th wicket.

IND 331/7 (90.5)

16 February 2024, 09:46 AM

IND vs ENG LIVE: Kuldeep Yadav Falls Early On Day 2

GONE! Anderson strikes, from round the wicket, pitched it around off. Shaped away from him, taking the faint edge of the bat to the keeper Foakes who did not do any mistake. India lose their 6th wicket.

IND 331/6 (89.5)