• ENGLAND RATINGS: Rory Burns – 5. (49, 0) Provided a solid enough start in the first innings, but was burned in the heat of the last afternoon.
    ENGLAND RATINGS: Rory Burns – 5. (49, 0) Provided a solid enough start in the first innings, but was burned in the heat of the last afternoon.
  • Dom Sibley – 2. (11, 0) Lucky to survive the cull after England’s raft of changes for this Test. Surely his time is up now.
    Dom Sibley – 2. (11, 0) Lucky to survive the cull after England’s raft of changes for this Test. Surely his time is up now.
  • Haseeb Hameed – 4. (0, 9) Showed some fight on a tough final day, but overall it was a harsh examination on his return after five years out.
    Haseeb Hameed – 4. (0, 9) Showed some fight on a tough final day, but overall it was a harsh examination on his return after five years out.
  • Joe Root - 9. (180 not out, 33) Not the most broad-shouldered bloke, but he must be strong. He has been carrying his side for ages.
    Joe Root - 9. (180 not out, 33) Not the most broad-shouldered bloke, but he must be strong. He has been carrying his side for ages.
  • Jonny Bairstow – 6. (57, 2) Continues to look the part on his return to Test cricket, but England needed more in each innings from him.
    Jonny Bairstow – 6. (57, 2) Continues to look the part on his return to Test cricket, but England needed more in each innings from him.
  • Jos Buttler – 6. (23, 25) Battled against his flaws with a plucky rear guard for 96 balls, but just came up short.
    Jos Buttler – 6. (23, 25) Battled against his flaws with a plucky rear guard for 96 balls, but just came up short.
  • Moeen Ali – 6. (27, 13; 1-53, 2-84) Middling returns on the scorecard, but a promising return to the side nonetheless.
    Moeen Ali – 6. (27, 13; 1-53, 2-84) Middling returns on the scorecard, but a promising return to the side nonetheless.
  • Sam Curran – 2. (0, 0; 0-72, 1-41) Minimal threat with the ball. A first ever king pair at Lord’s. Dismissing Kohli was the only redeeming feature.
    Sam Curran – 2. (0, 0; 0-72, 1-41) Minimal threat with the ball. A first ever king pair at Lord’s. Dismissing Kohli was the only redeeming feature.
  • Ollie Robinson – 6. (2-73, 2-45) His radar was slightly awry at times. The second-innings wicket of Pant felt crucial – but didn’t turn out that way.
    Ollie Robinson – 6. (2-73, 2-45) His radar was slightly awry at times. The second-innings wicket of Pant felt crucial – but didn’t turn out that way.
  • Mark Wood – 7. (2-91, 3-51) Extraordinary that he hit such high speeds despite suffering a shoulder injury. Bowls with such heart.
    Mark Wood – 7. (2-91, 3-51) Extraordinary that he hit such high speeds despite suffering a shoulder injury. Bowls with such heart.
  • James Anderson – 7. (5-62, 0-53) On the honours board for the zillionth time, but distracted by Bumrah when the game was there to be won.
    James Anderson – 7. (5-62, 0-53) On the honours board for the zillionth time, but distracted by Bumrah when the game was there to be won.
  • INDIA RATINGS: Rohit Sharma – 7. (83, 21) Sparkling first innings deserved a century, but his dismissal in the second was naive.
    INDIA RATINGS: Rohit Sharma – 7. (83, 21) Sparkling first innings deserved a century, but his dismissal in the second was naive.
  • KL Rahul – 8. (129, 5) Gave a masterclass in how to play the swinging ball with his first-innings ton.
    KL Rahul – 8. (129, 5) Gave a masterclass in how to play the swinging ball with his first-innings ton.
  • Cheteshwar Pujara – 5 (9, 45) Kudos for digging in, although he is really struggling at the minute.
    Cheteshwar Pujara – 5 (9, 45) Kudos for digging in, although he is really struggling at the minute.
  • Virat Kohli – 7. (42, 20) His search for a century goes on, but his captaincy remains aggressive and astute.
    Virat Kohli – 7. (42, 20) His search for a century goes on, but his captaincy remains aggressive and astute.
  • Ajinkya Rahane – 6 (1, 61) Dogged effort in the second innings despite still being out of sync.
    Ajinkya Rahane – 6 (1, 61) Dogged effort in the second innings despite still being out of sync.
  • Rishabh Pant – 6. (37, 22) Simmered in both innings without quite reaching the boil either time.
    Rishabh Pant – 6. (37, 22) Simmered in both innings without quite reaching the boil either time.
  • Ravindra Jadeja – 6. (40, 3; 0-43, 0-5) Hard to argue he was under-bowled on the final day, as India got the job done, but he might have played more of a role.
    Ravindra Jadeja – 6. (40, 3; 0-43, 0-5) Hard to argue he was under-bowled on the final day, as India got the job done, but he might have played more of a role.
  • Mohammed Shami – 7. (2-95, 1-13) His long-awaited second half-century in Tests extinguished England’s chances of winning.
    Mohammed Shami – 7. (2-95, 1-13) His long-awaited second half-century in Tests extinguished England’s chances of winning.
  • Ishant Sharma – 7. (3-69, 2-13) Perhaps the least celebrated of India’s quicks, but his contribution in both innings was vital.
    Ishant Sharma – 7. (3-69, 2-13) Perhaps the least celebrated of India’s quicks, but his contribution in both innings was vital.
  • Jasprit Bumrah – 7. (0-79, 3-33) Literally overstepped the line a couple of times, but was the heartbeat of his side again.
    Jasprit Bumrah – 7. (0-79, 3-33) Literally overstepped the line a couple of times, but was the heartbeat of his side again.
  • Mohammed Siraj – 9. (4-94, 4-32). Does anyone in the game try harder than this guy? Makes Virat Kohli looks laissez faire.
    Mohammed Siraj – 9. (4-94, 4-32). Does anyone in the game try harder than this guy? Makes Virat Kohli looks laissez faire.

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England v India Lord's Test ratings: Root 9, Hameed 4, Siraj 9, Kohli 7

Indian fast bowlers secure thrilling win in final hour of second Test

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

August 17, 2021

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India's fast bowlers dominated with bat and then ball to seal a comprehensive 151-run win over England in the second Test at Lord's on Monday.

England, set 272 to win in a minimum of 60 overs on the last day, were dismissed for 120 with less than 10 overs remaining in the game.

Right-arm quick Mohammed Siraj was the man in form, picking up 4-32, finishing with eight wickets in the match and completing the win by bowling No 11 James Anderson.

The win had been set up by lead pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, who removed openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley for ducks.

That Virat Kohli's India were calling the shots on the fifth day was made possible by their seamers, who rescued their second innings.

Shami (56 not out) and Bumrah (34 not out) both hit their highest Test scores and shared an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 89 that helped India reach 298-8 declared in their second innings and end England's hopes of a win.

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Updated: August 17, 2021, 3:16 AM
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