Clear Skies and 32°C Expected as England Eye Big Day 2
England has had a dream start to the third Test at Lord’s, with Joe Root and Ben Stokes leading the charge on the first day. The duo put on an impressive 126-run partnership, taking England to 251/4 by stumps. And, according to the weather forecast, the sunshine is expected to continue on the second day, with no rain predicted and a scorching high of 32°C (90°F).
The weather has been a major factor in the series so far, with the first two Tests being affected by rain and overcast conditions. However, it seems that the third Test is going to be a different story altogether. The met office has predicted clear skies and sunshine for the entire day, making it perfect conditions for the batsmen to take advantage of.
England’s top-order batsmen, Joe Root and Rory Burns, got off to a solid start, putting on 72 runs for the first wicket. Root, who is known for his calm and composed batting, looked in fine form, scoring 99 runs off 133 balls. He was eventually dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah, but not before he had put England in a strong position.
Stokes, who came in at number five, also looked in good nick, scoring 39 runs off 44 balls. He along with Root, put on 126 runs for the fourth wicket, taking England past the 200-run mark. The partnership was a significant one, as it allowed England to build a strong foundation for the rest of the innings.
England’s bowlers will be looking to make the most of the good conditions on day two, and they will be hoping to pick up some early wickets to put pressure on the Indian batsmen. Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma, who were the pick of the Indian bowlers on day one, will be looking to continue their good form and pick up some wickets.
The Indian batsmen will be looking to take advantage of the good conditions and build a strong foundation for their innings. They will be hoping to score big and put pressure on the English bowlers. Rohit Sharma, who has been in good form in the series, will be looking to lead from the front and take the game away from England.
In conclusion, everything has gone according to plan for England on day one of the third Test at Lord’s. Root and Stokes have set up the innings nicely, and the weather forecast looks perfect for the batsmen to take advantage of. England will be looking to build on their strong position and take a big lead going into the third day. The Indian batsmen will be looking to take advantage of the good conditions and score big. It promises to be an exciting day of cricket at Lord’s.
