India vs England 3rd Test: Visitors on top after day 2 at Trent Bridge - As it happened

DNA Web Team | Updated: Aug 20, 2018, 12:09 AM IST

Here are the updates of day 2 of India vs England third test at Trent Bridge.

India were 124 for two in their second innings against England at stumps on the second day of the third cricket Test on Sunday.

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India have an overall lead of 292 runs over England with eight wickets in hand.

At the close of play, Cheteshwar Pujara was batting on 33, while skipper Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 8.

India bowled out England for 161 in their first innings at tea on the second day of the third cricket Test on Saunday. Hardik Pandya took a five-wicket hauls as England were bundled out in 38.2 overs giving the vistors a 168-run lead. Pandya ended with figures of five for 28. 

Earlier, India were bowled out for 329 in their first innings. Resuming at 307 for six, the remaining four Indian batsmen could add just 22 runs in 7.5 overs before English bowlers wrapped up the innings.

The Indian cricket team had the best day so far in the ongoing Test series as captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane shared a brilliant 159-run partnership, before England clawed their way back in a riveting first day of the third Test match at Trent Bridge here on Saturday.

India again lost the toss for the third time and were asked to bat first by England. The Men in Blue made three changes to their team, dropping the out-of-form opener Murali Vijay, wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Left-hander Rishabh Pant was handed his first cap, while Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan returned to the side, following their embarrassing 159-run innings defeat against England at the Lord's last week.

Click here to see what happened on day one. 

Here's how it happened on Day 2 of India vs England third Test match at Trent Bridge: 

India started the day at 307 for 6 against England on the first day of the third cricket Test on Sunday. (Image: Reuters)

On Saturday, Virat Kohli's dogged determination was well complemented by Ajinkya Rahane's application as India put up their best batting performance of the series. (Image: Reuters)

Kohli missed out on a well-deserved by a whisker as his 97 came off 152 balls. (Image: Reuters)

Rahane also looked good for a three figure before Alastair Cook's reflex catch brought about his downfall at 81. (Image: Reuters)

After a good batting show on Day 1, India will hope to add some more runs with Rishabh Pant showing some promise. (Image: Reuters)

However, Pant didn't last long as he fell for 24 runs. (Image: Reuters)

India lost other three quick wickets easily as England bowlers used the early moisture to their advantage. (Image: Reuters)

India were all out for 329 runs as Indian batsmen could add just 22 runs in 7.5 overs on Sunday morning. (Image: Reuters)

England's openers survived seem half-chance early to reach 46/0 at the lunch. Cook and Jennings looked settled as Indian bowlers failed to trouble them. (Image: Reuters)

England lost both openers after lunch as Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah sent Cook and Jennings back on back-to-back balls. (Image: PTI)

Ishant Sharma sent back Ollie Pope to put England under more pressure. (Image: PTI)

Hardik Pandya then got the big wicket of Joe Root. He was caught by KL Rahul- he reviewed the catch but the soft call of out stayed. (Image: AFP) 

Mohammed Shami then sent back Ben Stokes. His comeback lasted just 13 balls with 10 runs. (Image: PTI) 

Hardik Pandya then bowled a fanstastic spell getting the wickets of Jonny Bairstow,  Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid and Stuart Broad to put India in control. (Image: AFP)

Jos Butler scored some quick runs (39 runs off 32 balls) before Jasprit Bumrah sent him back to end the England innings at 161. India took a lead of 168 runs. (Image: Reuters)

India were 124 for two in their second innings against England at stumps on the second day of the third cricket Test on Sunday. (Image: Reuters)