IND vs ENG Highlights 3rd Test Day 2: It was mixed day for both the sides as India finished at 145/3, trailing by 242 runs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Lord's Test. KL Rahul returned unbeaten on 53 and is joined by Rishabh Pant, who scored 19. Earlier, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply for 13, who was dismissed by Jofra Archer playing his first Test in over four years. Rahul along with Karun Nair helped India stabalise after the early blow and added 61 runs for the second wicket. Nair departed for 40 against Ben Stokes, courtesy to a stunning effort by Joe Root at slips. Shubman Gill was caught-behind for 16 against Chris Woakes.
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IND vs ENG Highlights 3rd Test Day 2: KL Rahul's unbeaten 53 take India to 145-3 at Stumps, trail by 242
IND vs ENG Highlights 3rd Test Day 2: It was mixed day for both the sides as India finished at 145/3, trailing by 242 runs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Lord's Test. KL Rahul returned unbeaten on 53 and is joined by Rishabh Pant, who scored 19. Earlier, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply for 13, who was dismissed by Jofra Archer playing his first Test in over four years. Rahul along with Karun Nair helped India stabalise after the early blow and added 61 runs for the second wicket. Nair departed for 40 against Ben Stokes, courtesy to a stunning effort by Joe Root at slips. Shubman Gill was caught-behind for 16 against Chris Woakes.
The day began with Jasprit Bumrah running riot in the opening session. The pacer injected three blows after England resumed from the overnight total of 251/4. Root completed his 37th Test century before getting out to Bumrah on 104. Stokes too was castled by Bumrah on 44 and the pacer added a third wicket by getting rid of Chris Woakes for 0. However, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse stitched a rescue act and negated India's advantage with a valuable 84-run partnership. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj then combined to wrap the England innings after play resumed in the second session. Bumrah registered a five-wicket haul, making Jofra Archer his fifth victim, as England were all-out for 387.
Meanwhile, Day 1 turned out to be the slowest of the series so far. Despite Ben Stokes choosing to bat first, run-scoring proved to be a challenge — highlighting just how testing the conditions were for the batters. The surface at Lord’s offered noticeable support to India’s bowlers, who managed to pick up four wickets before stumps. Root, in particular, stood out with a composed knock, ending the day just one run away from a century.
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ℹ️MATCH UPDATE
The over rate has been slow, and despite the extra half hour being used on both days, only 83 overs were bowled on Day 1 and 72.3 on Day 2. Frequent ball changes, with the Dukes repeatedly going soft, have caused multiple interruptions. Rahul will be central to India’s hopes of narrowing the deficit, while England will look to Archer and Co. to exploit the morning conditions. All in all, we have an intriguing day in prospect. Stick around!
MATCH UPDATE
As for India, after the early inroads created by Jasprit Bumrah, it looked like they might be able to restrict England to around 320. However, the dropped catch of Jamie Smith when he was on 5 proved costly. In reply, KL Rahul held firm at one end and saw out the day with Rishabh Pant, who showed great grit while batting through the pain of an injured left hand.
MATCH UPDATE
England had a shaky start to Day 2, slipping to 271/7, but the lower order bailed them out of trouble. The last three wickets added 116 valuable runs, with fifties from Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse lifting the total to 387. Jofra Archer set the tone with the ball, and England struck at key moments, including the prized wicket of Shubman Gill, just as partnerships threatened to develop.
MATCH UPDATE
Day 2 at Lord’s was special for several reasons. It was Red for Ruth Day, with the iconic venue draped in red in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This Test was billed as the return of two champion pacers, Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, and both delivered. Archer bowled with serious pace and struck with his third ball on return. Bumrah, meanwhile, produced the much-anticipated performance at Lord’s that earned him a place on the honours board. Joe Root, with his 37th Test hundred, climbed to fifth on the all-time centuries list. Later in the day, he went past Rahul Dravid’s tally to become the fielder with the most catches in Test cricket, claiming his 211th.
MATCH UPDATE
Hello, one and all! The moving day dawns at the Home of Cricket, and given how tightly contested the first two days have been, today promises to be no different. Which camp would you rather be in at the moment? It has to be England. They posted a sizable first-innings total and followed it up by picking up three wickets. Scoring has been tough given the sluggish nature of the surface, and with 242 runs still needed to catch up with the hosts, India have it all to do.
MATCH UPDATE
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
MATCH UPDATE
Two absorbing days of Test cricket have seen both teams trading blows. There was plenty of talk on the opening day about the pitch being on the slower side and the edges not carrying. But come the morning of Day 2, the surface had noticeably quickened up. It remains to be seen how it behaves on Day 3, but even with the older ball, there has been enough on offer to keep the pacers interested. Undoubtedly, KL Rahul will hold the key for India, and they will be hoping he can replicate his 2021 heroics at Lord’s, where he scored a ton. As for England, after a good night’s rest, their pacers will be raring to go and will look to exploit the morning conditions. Saturday, 12th July will be Day 3 of this Lord's Test, with the first ball to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). As always, we will be here nice and early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
MATCH UPDATE
Nair got off to a decent start, as did Shubman Gill but neither could kick on. Chris Woakes, who looked off-colour in his opening spell, returned to the attack and the move to bring Jamie Smith up to the stumps for the Indian skipper worked wonders for the hosts. Rishabh Pant walked in with an injured left index finger and managed to find boundaries against Shoaib Bashir, though he was visibly in discomfort at times. KL Rahul, meanwhile, continued to look solid at the other end, and the duo ensured there was no further damage before stumps.
MATCH UPDATE
While Smith couldn’t carry on for long after lunch, Carse continued to frustrate the Indians and went on to register his maiden Test fifty. His dismissal eventually brought the curtains down on England’s innings at 387, with Bumrah claiming his first five-wicket haul at Lord’s. Jofra Archer struck with his third ball on Test return and breathed fire in his opening spell. However, KL Rahul and Karun Nair managed to weather that early storm.
MATCH UPDATE
Day 2 kicked off with high drama. Joe Root, stranded overnight on 99, reached his century with the first ball of the morning but fell soon after. Jasprit Bumrah then produced a fiery three-wicket burst to reduce England to 271/7. The English lower order then staged a spirited fightback. Jamie Smith, dropped on 5, made India pay with another fluent fifty and found solid support from Brydon Carse. Shubman Gill and Co. were visibly unhappy with the changed ball, which they felt was not new enough, and the emotions clearly got to them.
MATCH UPDATE
SESSION SUMMARY - 29 overs, 101 runs and 2 wickets. Another slowish day in terms of scoring, where the batters were made to grind hard for their runs, but it was still a captivating day of Test cricket. It was a good day at the office for England, but not so much for India, who have plenty of ground to cover. Ben Stokes and his men will be pleased to have seen the back of Shubman Gill, while the tourists will need a strong response on Day 3.
Dot BallOver 42.6India 145/3
Pushed through, very full and on off. Solid in defence, is KL Rahul. And that will be STUMPS ON DAY 2, with India trailing by 242 runs!
KL Rahul 53(113)Rishabh Pant 19(33)
Shoaib Bashir 0/22(6)
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CRR: 3.37
Dot BallOver 42.5India 145/3
On a length, around off and middle. KL Rahul hangs back and nudges it to short leg.
Dot BallOver 42.4India 145/3
Over the stumps. Dropped short and on middle and leg. KL Rahul tucks it off the back foot to square leg.
1 RunOver 42.3India 145/3
The length is pulled back by a yard, on middle, Pant gets across on the crease and nudges it gently through square leg for a single.
Dot BallOver 42.2India 144/3
Too full and very slow through the air, Pant smothers the spin on the front foot.
Dot BallOver 42.1India 144/3
Around the stumps, full, on middle, blocked straight back.
MATCH UPDATE
With a minute left on the clock, this should be the last over of the day and India will do all they can to ensure it is. It will be Shoaib Bashir to bowl. A slip in place for Rishabh Pant.
Dot BallOver 41.6India 144/3
On the back of a length, outside off. KL Rahul drags his bat inside the line and hides it behind his pads to leave.
KL Rahul 53(110)Rishabh Pant 18(30)
Brydon Carse 0/27(8)
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CRR: 3.43
Dot BallOver 41.5India 144/3
Overpitched delivery, outside off, carved out by KL Rahul to the off side.
Over 41.5India 144/3
Another No Ball for overstepping. Outside off, full, goes straight on. KL Rahul leaves this harmless delivery. Carse shakes his head in disappointment on his way back to the bowling mark.
Over 41.5India 143/3
Not too short and not too full either, on off, KL Rahul punches it on the up to short cover. Uh, oh! Carse has overstepped here and it is a NO BALL.
Dot BallOver 41.4India 142/3
This one jags back in from outside off, on a good length. KL Rahul dabs it down with soft hands to mid on.
Dot BallOver 41.3India 142/3
Fractionally full, and outside off, KL Rahul with the forward defence.
Dot BallOver 41.2India 142/3
Makes the batter play at it, does Brydon, full and in the channel of off. KL Rahul strides across and guides it to backward point.
Dot BallOver 41.1India 142/3
Pitched around off and halfway short. KL Rahul arches back to leave.
Dot BallOver 40.6India 142/3
Goes straight on with the arm, on a length, around off. Rishabh Pant goes deep inside the crease and punches it to point.
Rishabh Pant 18(30)KL Rahul 53(102)
Shoaib Bashir 0/21(5)
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CRR: 3.46
Dot BallOver 40.5India 142/3
Full on off, Pant eases it back to the bowler.
2 RunsOver 40.4India 142/3
Short delivery, just outside off, Rishabh Pant hangs back in the crease and cuts it to the left of the diving Brydon Carse at backward point. Chris Woakes from cover chases the ball down the slope to the deep and the batters cross each other twice.
Dot BallOver 40.3India 140/3
Spins away from off, on a fuller length, Pant gets on top and keeps it out.
Dot BallOver 40.2India 140/3
Drags back the length, does Bashir, on off, Pant covers the off stump on the back foot and blocks.
Dot BallOver 40.1India 140/3
Drifting in and on middle, Pant pushes the full ball to the left of the bowler.
2 RunsOver 39.6India 140/3
Driven nicely, but not timed well enough! Fuller and outside off, KL Rahul plays on the front foot and caresses it through cover and point. Ben Stokes from cover chases it to the deep and the batters hare back for the second quite easily.
KL Rahul 53(102)Rishabh Pant 16(24)
Brydon Carse 0/25(7)
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CRR: 3.50
Dot BallOver 39.5India 138/3
This one nips back in a long way with extra bounce, on off. KL Rahul rises with the bounce, and maintains a good shape to punch it to the cover region.
Over 39.4India 138/3
Outside leg, on a good length. Rishabh Pant tries to steer it to the leg side, bu the ball deflects off his thigh pad and rolls behind to short fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.
1 RunOver 39.3India 137/3
Good proactive running, but had to hurry there! Fuller delivery, outside off, KL Rahul leans on it and drives it to the left of cover and calls Pant through for a single. Ben Stokes moves to his left and releases the throw at the bowler's end, but has a shy.
Dot BallOver 39.2India 136/3
Touch full and in the channel of off, nipping in a shy bit. KL Rahul looks to push it across, but inside edges it onto the front pad as the ball rolls on the strip.
Dot BallOver 39.1India 136/3
Over the stumps, full and outside off, KL Rahul drives it neatly, but straight to the man at cover.
MATCH UPDATE
After playing that last shot, Pant appeared to feel a bit of jarring and tried to shake off the pain. The physio is out in the middle, taping up his injured index finger and applying some magic spray to ease the discomfort. Rishabh is ready to resume.
Dot BallOver 38.6India 136/3
Much fuller, on off, carved out by Pant to the off side. That comes off the toe end of the bat, and Pant grunts in agony.
Rishabh Pant 16(23)KL Rahul 50(97)
Shoaib Bashir 0/19(4)
100020
CRR: 3.49
2 RunsOver 38.5India 136/3
Darts it full and on middle. Rishabh Pant plants his back knee and falls over on the pitch, and scoops it over short fine leg for a couple of runs.
Dot BallOver 38.4India 134/3
Drags the length back a bit, on middle, tucked across to short mid-wicket.
Dot BallOver 38.3India 134/3
Drops it full on off, Pant defends it back to the bowler.
Dot BallOver 38.2India 134/3
Nice and full, on off, blocked off by Pant.
1 RunOver 38.1India 134/3
Very slow through the air, outside off and full, KL Rahul leans on with a giant stride and steers it through the point region for a single. FIFTY FOR KL RAHUL! His 19th Test half-century and he has stood like a wall, fortifying one end with calmness and patience. He will definitely aim to convert this into a huge score.
Dot BallOver 37.6India 133/3
Around middle and leg, full in length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it and gets rapped on the front pad and the ball rolls to the mid-wicket region. Possibly doing a bit too much to slide down leg.
Rishabh Pant 14(18)KL Rahul 49(96)
Chris Woakes 1/56(13)
040100
CRR: 3.50
MATCH UPDATE
Two absorbing days of Test cricket have seen both teams trading blows. There was plenty of talk on the opening day about the pitch being on the slower side and the edges not carrying. But come the morning of Day 2, the surface had noticeably quickened up. It remains to be seen how it behaves on Day 3, but even with the older ball, there has been enough on offer to keep the pacers interested.
MATCH UPDATE
Nair got off to a decent start, as did Shubman Gill but neither could kick on. Chris Woakes, who looked off-colour in his opening spell, returned to the attack and the move to bring Jamie Smith up to the stumps for the Indian skipper worked wonders for the hosts. Rishabh Pant walked in with an injured left index finger and managed to find boundaries against Shoaib Bashir, though he was visibly in discomfort at times. KL Rahul, meanwhile, continued to look solid at the other end, and the duo ensured there was no further damage before stumps.
MATCH UPDATE
While Smith couldn’t carry on for long after lunch, Carse continued to frustrate the Indians and went on to register his maiden Test fifty. His dismissal eventually brought the curtains down on England’s innings at 387, with Bumrah claiming his first five-wicket haul at Lord’s. Jofra Archer struck with his third ball on Test return and breathed fire in his opening spell. However, KL Rahul and Karun Nair managed to weather that early storm.
MATCH UPDATE
Day 2 kicked off with high drama. Joe Root, stranded overnight on 99, reached his century with the first ball of the morning but fell soon after. Jasprit Bumrah then produced a fiery three-wicket burst to reduce England to 271/7. The English lower order then staged a spirited fightback. Jamie Smith, dropped on 5, made India pay with another fluent fifty and found solid support from Brydon Carse. Shubman Gill and Co. were visibly unhappy with the changed ball, which they felt was not new enough, and the emotions clearly got to them.
MATCH UPDATE
SESSION SUMMARY - 29 overs, 101 runs and 2 wickets. Another slowish day in terms of scoring, where the batters were made to grind hard for their runs, but it was still a captivating day of Test cricket. It was a good day at the office for England, but not so much for India, who have plenty of ground to cover. Ben Stokes and his men will be pleased to have seen the back of Shubman Gill, while the tourists will need a strong response on Day 3.
Dot BallOver 42.6India 145/3
Pushed through, very full and on off. Solid in defence, is KL Rahul. And that will be STUMPS ON DAY 2, with India trailing by 242 runs!
KL Rahul 53(113)Rishabh Pant 19(33)
Shoaib Bashir 0/22(6)
001000
CRR: 3.37
Dot BallOver 42.5India 145/3
On a length, around off and middle. KL Rahul hangs back and nudges it to short leg.
Dot BallOver 42.4India 145/3
Over the stumps. Dropped short and on middle and leg. KL Rahul tucks it off the back foot to square leg.
1 RunOver 42.3India 145/3
The length is pulled back by a yard, on middle, Pant gets across on the crease and nudges it gently through square leg for a single.
Dot BallOver 42.2India 144/3
Too full and very slow through the air, Pant smothers the spin on the front foot.
Dot BallOver 42.1India 144/3
Around the stumps, full, on middle, blocked straight back.
MATCH UPDATE
With a minute left on the clock, this should be the last over of the day and India will do all they can to ensure it is. It will be Shoaib Bashir to bowl. A slip in place for Rishabh Pant.
Dot BallOver 41.6India 144/3
On the back of a length, outside off. KL Rahul drags his bat inside the line and hides it behind his pads to leave.
KL Rahul 53(110)Rishabh Pant 18(30)
Brydon Carse 0/27(8)
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CRR: 3.43
Dot BallOver 41.5India 144/3
Overpitched delivery, outside off, carved out by KL Rahul to the off side.
Over 41.5India 144/3
Another No Ball for overstepping. Outside off, full, goes straight on. KL Rahul leaves this harmless delivery. Carse shakes his head in disappointment on his way back to the bowling mark.
Over 41.5India 143/3
Not too short and not too full either, on off, KL Rahul punches it on the up to short cover. Uh, oh! Carse has overstepped here and it is a NO BALL.
Dot BallOver 41.4India 142/3
This one jags back in from outside off, on a good length. KL Rahul dabs it down with soft hands to mid on.
Dot BallOver 41.3India 142/3
Fractionally full, and outside off, KL Rahul with the forward defence.
Dot BallOver 41.2India 142/3
Makes the batter play at it, does Brydon, full and in the channel of off. KL Rahul strides across and guides it to backward point.
Dot BallOver 41.1India 142/3
Pitched around off and halfway short. KL Rahul arches back to leave.
Dot BallOver 40.6India 142/3
Goes straight on with the arm, on a length, around off. Rishabh Pant goes deep inside the crease and punches it to point.
Rishabh Pant 18(30)KL Rahul 53(102)
Shoaib Bashir 0/21(5)
000200
CRR: 3.46
Dot BallOver 40.5India 142/3
Full on off, Pant eases it back to the bowler.
2 RunsOver 40.4India 142/3
Short delivery, just outside off, Rishabh Pant hangs back in the crease and cuts it to the left of the diving Brydon Carse at backward point. Chris Woakes from cover chases the ball down the slope to the deep and the batters cross each other twice.
Dot BallOver 40.3India 140/3
Spins away from off, on a fuller length, Pant gets on top and keeps it out.
Dot BallOver 40.2India 140/3
Drags back the length, does Bashir, on off, Pant covers the off stump on the back foot and blocks.
Dot BallOver 40.1India 140/3
Drifting in and on middle, Pant pushes the full ball to the left of the bowler.
2 RunsOver 39.6India 140/3
Driven nicely, but not timed well enough! Fuller and outside off, KL Rahul plays on the front foot and caresses it through cover and point. Ben Stokes from cover chases it to the deep and the batters hare back for the second quite easily.
KL Rahul 53(102)Rishabh Pant 16(24)
Brydon Carse 0/25(7)
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CRR: 3.50
Dot BallOver 39.5India 138/3
This one nips back in a long way with extra bounce, on off. KL Rahul rises with the bounce, and maintains a good shape to punch it to the cover region.
Over 39.4India 138/3
Outside leg, on a good length. Rishabh Pant tries to steer it to the leg side, bu the ball deflects off his thigh pad and rolls behind to short fine leg. They cross for a leg bye.
1 RunOver 39.3India 137/3
Good proactive running, but had to hurry there! Fuller delivery, outside off, KL Rahul leans on it and drives it to the left of cover and calls Pant through for a single. Ben Stokes moves to his left and releases the throw at the bowler's end, but has a shy.
Dot BallOver 39.2India 136/3
Touch full and in the channel of off, nipping in a shy bit. KL Rahul looks to push it across, but inside edges it onto the front pad as the ball rolls on the strip.
Dot BallOver 39.1India 136/3
Over the stumps, full and outside off, KL Rahul drives it neatly, but straight to the man at cover.
MATCH UPDATE
After playing that last shot, Pant appeared to feel a bit of jarring and tried to shake off the pain. The physio is out in the middle, taping up his injured index finger and applying some magic spray to ease the discomfort. Rishabh is ready to resume.
Dot BallOver 38.6India 136/3
Much fuller, on off, carved out by Pant to the off side. That comes off the toe end of the bat, and Pant grunts in agony.
Rishabh Pant 16(23)KL Rahul 50(97)
Shoaib Bashir 0/19(4)
100020
CRR: 3.49
2 RunsOver 38.5India 136/3
Darts it full and on middle. Rishabh Pant plants his back knee and falls over on the pitch, and scoops it over short fine leg for a couple of runs.
Dot BallOver 38.4India 134/3
Drags the length back a bit, on middle, tucked across to short mid-wicket.
Dot BallOver 38.3India 134/3
Drops it full on off, Pant defends it back to the bowler.
Dot BallOver 38.2India 134/3
Nice and full, on off, blocked off by Pant.
1 RunOver 38.1India 134/3
Very slow through the air, outside off and full, KL Rahul leans on with a giant stride and steers it through the point region for a single. FIFTY FOR KL RAHUL! His 19th Test half-century and he has stood like a wall, fortifying one end with calmness and patience.
Dot BallOver 37.6India 133/3
Around middle and leg, full in length, Rishabh Pant misses to flick it and gets rapped on the front pad and the ball rolls to the mid-wicket region. Possibly doing a bit too much to slide down leg.
Rishabh Pant 14(18)KL Rahul 49(96)
Chris Woakes 1/56(13)
040100
CRR: 3.50
Dot BallOver 37.5India 133/3
Full on middle, angling in, Pant with the forward defence, as he takes off the bottom hand off the bat.
1 RunOver 37.4India 133/3
Too full and straight on off, KL Rahul forces the drive to wide cover for a single.
Dot BallOver 37.3India 132/3
On top of off, on a length, KL Rahul taps it out to short cover.
FOUR!Over 37.2India 132/3
FOUR! Three quick boundaries for India! Woakes offers a lot of width outside off, on a good length. KL Rahul adjusts to the extra bounce, getting on the toes and cuts it uppishly to widish deep third for a boundary.
Dot BallOver 37.1India 128/3
Full and angling in on off, KL Rahul presses ahead to defend, but inside edges onto the front pad.
FOUR!Over 36.6India 128/3
FOUR! Played with audacity and clear intent! Bashir lands it right into the arc, around off on a fullish length. Rishabh Pant gets low and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary on the bounce. An expensive over from Shoaib Bashir as 9 runs come off it. India trail by 259 runs.
Rishabh Pant 14(16)KL Rahul 44(92)
Shoaib Bashir 0/16(3)
104004
CRR: 3.46
Dot BallOver 36.5India 124/3
Drops it on a length, on middle, Rishabh Pant gets across and nudges it to square leg.
Dot BallOver 36.4India 124/3
Floats it full on middle, Pant taps it straight back.
FOUR!Over 36.3India 124/3
FOUR! Into the gap! Bashir pulls the length back and offers a little bit of width on it. Rishabh Pant goes back in the crease and plays the late cut, beating the diving backward point man to his right for a boundary.
Dot BallOver 36.2India 120/3
Around the stumps, looped up full and on off, Pant watchfully defends it on the front foot.
1 RunOver 36.1India 120/3
Landed outside off, on a length, KL Rahul rocks back and plays with the spin. Punches it down to long on for a single.
Dot BallOver 35.6India 119/3
Angles it into the batter, full and on middle, Pant knocks it to mid on.
Rishabh Pant 6(11)KL Rahul 43(91)
Chris Woakes 1/51(12)
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CRR: 3.31
Dot BallOver 35.5India 119/3
Nagging length, inviting Pant to have a crack at it, outside off. Pant opts to shoulder arms.
Dot BallOver 35.4India 119/3
BEATEN! A quicker one followed by the pace-off delivery. Outside off on a length, skidding through quickly. Rishabh Pant stands deep in the crease with Jamie Smith upto the wickets. Is late to cut it away and is beaten on the outside edge.
