Overview
- Jasprit Bumrah recorded figures of 5 for 74, earning his place on the Lord’s Honours Board as he reduced England to 387 all out.
- England’s total was underpinned by Joe Root’s 104—his 37th Test century to move into outright fifth on the all-time list—and an 84-run stand between Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56).
- Jofra Archer marked his first Test appearance in over four years by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 13 with his third delivery.
- Rishabh Pant battled a finger injury to score an unbeaten 19, anchoring a 38-run stand with KL Rahul at the close.
- India’s request for an early replacement of the Dukes ball prompted debate over its reduced swing after just 10 overs.