Eng vs ind [WATCH]: Jofra Archer marks a fiery return with a beauty to reject Yashasvi Jaiswal on day 2 of the Lord test

The Lord’s emblematic cricket field welcomed a highly anticipated confrontation as England and India clashed in the third test in the series. With the series ready for 1-1, the two teams arrived in London with everything to play. While England asked for redemption after a heavy defeat during the previous test, India sought to maintain their momentum. However, all eyes were on one man: Jofra ArcherMaking your long -awaited return to test cricket after more than four years on the touch due to persistent injury on the elbow and back.

Yashasvi Jaiswal falls back to the perfect Jofra Archer on Day 2

The buzz was electric when Acher marked his rise in account for the second England, the palpable anticipation among the crowd of the crowded Lord. During his third delivery, Archer delivered a moment which will be replayed for years: a burning ball at 89 MPH (143 km / h) over a perfect length which faced the opener in the shape of India Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal, who had tormented England in previous meetings, could only do little when the ball was taking the edge and stole directly for Harry Brook in the second shift. Archer broke out to celebrate, tearing himself away with pure joy before enveloping his teammate Shoaib Bashir In a bear hug, while the crowd rose in unison to greet its return. Jaiswal destroyed for 13, rare early insufficiency, leaving India 13 for 1 and the lord buzzing with the feeling that something special was happening.

It was a counter that summed up everything about the unique threat of archer: the rhythm, the precision and the ability to make things happen from nowhere. For fans of England, it was a flashback on its unforgettable beginnings in summer six years earlier, and a sign that the old magic was still very alive. The first at most of Archer was a young girl from the counter, a declaration of intent on his return to the format where he first made his name.

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– England Cricket (@EnglandCcket) July 11, 2025

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Joe Root’s Century anchors hosts to a great total

Earlier, England had displayed a competitive 387 in their first heats, building their total around a masterful century of Joe Root. Root’s 104 anchored the sleeves, with precious contributions from Ollie Pope (44), Ben Stokes (44), Jamie Smith (51)And Brydon Carse (56). Indian quisors, led by Jasprit BumrahTransport with five gates has made regular breakthroughs, but the lower order of England added crucial tracks to push the total beyond 350.

Bumrah’s fate was a reminder of its world class quality, while cleaning the tail and broken archer for 4 to finish its five for. Despite the counters, the resilience of England and the calm accumulation of Root allowed the hosts to finish a score which put India under pressure from the start.

As day 2 progressed, India found itself 44/1 in response, still following 343 points. Archer’s first strike had already set the tone, and with the Lord’s crowd behind them, England felt the opportunity to take control of the match.

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