Lords, London – July 6, 2025 – India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj delivered a crucial breakthrough on Day 3 of the second Test against England, removing Brydon Carse for a duck after a masterful use of the Decision Review System (DRS). The dismissal marked another moment of tactical brilliance from the visitors, who tightened their grip on the match at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The Wicket That Shifted Momentum
With England resuming their innings at 112/5, India needed early strikes to prevent the hosts from building a partnership. Siraj, operating with precision and reverse swing, angled a full delivery into Carse, striking him on the pads. The on-field umpire initially shook his head, but Rohit Sharma immediately signaled for a review after an animated discussion with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
Replays confirmed three key factors:
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Pitching in line – The ball landed just within the leg-stump trajectory.
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Impact in line – Carse was struck plumb in front.
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Hitting the stumps – Ball-tracking showed the delivery crashing into middle and leg.
The decision was overturned, sending Carse back for a two-ball duck and sparking wild celebrations from the Indian team.
Watch: Siraj’s Deadly Inswinger & India’s Perfect Review
[Video Link: Siraj traps Carse LBW after India’s excellent DRS call]
The dismissal showcased India’s improved DRS awareness, a far cry from their earlier struggles with the system. Analysts praised Rohit Sharma’s proactive captaincy, with former England skipper Nasser Hussain noting: “That was a textbook review—quick, confident, and backed by clear evidence. India have learned from past mistakes.”
England’s Collapse Continues
Carse’s dismissal exposed England’s lower order, and India’s seamers capitalized:
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Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Chris Woakes with a vicious yorker.
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Ravindra Jadeja deceived Mark Wood with a slider.
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England were eventually bundled out for 187, handing India a massive 142-run lead.
India’s Batting Extends Dominance
By stumps on Day 3, India had raced to 98/1 in their second innings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (52) and Shubman Gill (28) building an unbeaten 70-run stand. The visitors now lead by 240 runs, putting them in firm control of the Test.
Key Takeaways from Day 3
✔ Siraj’s Mastery – His ability to extract reverse swing troubled England’s batters.
✔ DRS Excellence – India’s improved review success rate is paying dividends.
✔ England’s Batting Woes – The hosts’ middle-order fragility was exposed again.
✔ India’s Commanding Position – A lead of 240+ sets up a potential declaration on Day 4.
What’s Next?
With two days remaining, India will aim to set a target beyond 350 before unleashing their four-man pace attack on a deteriorating Lord’s pitch. England, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to save the Test.
Stay tuned for live updates as India push for a series lead!
