India vs England 3rd Test at Lord’s – Record Moments

The third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England is underway at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. On Day 2, England scored 387 runs in their first innings. In reply, India reached 145/3 at stumps, trailing by 242 runs.

Key Records and Highlights

1. Bumrah Completes 450 International Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah reached the milestone of 450 international wickets by dismissing Ben Stokes in the first innings. His tally now stands at 215 in Tests, 149 in ODIs, and 89 in T20Is.

He also claimed a five-wicket haul in the innings – his 15th in Test cricket and 13th away from home. Bumrah now holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler in overseas Tests, surpassing Kapil Dev’s record of 12.

2. Root Scores 37th Test Century

England’s Joe Root scored his 37th Test century, overtaking Australia’s Steve Smith who has 36. This was Root’s 11th century against India, equaling Smith’s record for most Test centuries against India.

3. Bumrah Dismisses Root for the 15th Time

Bumrah bowled Root in England’s first innings, marking the 15th time he has dismissed him in international cricket – the most by any bowler. He broke Pat Cummins’ record of dismissing Root 14 times.

4. Gill Reaches 600 Runs in the Series

Shubman Gill became the second Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series in England. His consistent performance continues to strengthen India’s batting lineup.

5. Root Sets New Catching Record

Joe Root also became the player with the most catches in Test cricket, setting another milestone in a brilliant career.