On Day 2 of the third Test at Edgbaston, England faced early collapse but found stability through Joe Root and Ben Stokes, who put on a crucial 103-run partnership. Starting the day at 38 for 3, they quickly fell to 54 for 5, but Root (unbeaten on 58) and Stokes (48 not out) led England to a lunch score of 157 for 5, still trailing West Indies' first innings total of 282. Root's performance marked his 63rd Test half-century and saw him surpass Brian Lara in all-time Test runs. The morning session saw Root survive a close lbw call, while West Indies struggled to capitalize on early breakthroughs. England has already secured the series with previous victories in the first two Tests. By the end of the day, England had established a solid position, leading West Indies by 94 runs with just two wickets lost in their second innings.