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England won Lord's Test by 22 Runs

In a Test match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball, England defeated India by a narrow margin of 22 runs at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. A gritty fightback from India's lower order, led by a defiant Ravindra Jadeja, wasn't enough to chase down England's target of 193. This captivating victory sees England take a 2-1 lead in the India tour of England, 2025 series.

Lord's Roars as England Hold Their Nerve to Edge Out India in Thriller!

What a Test match! The Home of Cricket, Lord's, once again delivered a classic as England secured a breathtaking 22-run victory over India in the third Test of the 2025 series. It was a contest that ebbed and flowed, leaving spectators captivated right down to the final dramatic moments.

Having both matched each other's first innings totals of 387, the match truly came alive in the second innings. England, despite being bowled out for 192, set India a challenging target of 193 on a deteriorating pitch. It looked like a chase that could go either way, and it certainly did not disappoint!

India's second innings chase began shakily, with early wickets falling. The usually reliable Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a duck, and despite a valiant 39 from KL Rahul and a fighting 14 from Karun Nair, the top order struggled to build significant partnerships. Captain Shubman Gill also departed cheaply, putting immense pressure on the middle and lower order.

However, the real story of India's chase was the incredible resilience shown by Ravindra Jadeja. Coming in with the team in trouble, Jadeja dug in deep, crafting a heroic unbeaten 61 runs from a marathon 181 deliveries. He found crucial support from the tailenders, particularly Jasprit Bumrah(5 off 54) and Mohammed Siraj(4 off 30), who showed admirable grit and determination to keep India's hopes alive. Their partnerships dragged the game closer, making England work for every single wicket.

But ultimately, the English bowlers held their nerve. The returning Jofra Archer was magnificent, claiming 3 crucial wickets for 55 runs, including the dismissals of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Captain Ben Stokes led from the front with a tireless spell, bagging 3 wickets himself, including the key scalp of KL Rahul(39 off 58). Brydon Carse chipped in with two vital wickets, while Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir picked up one each, with Bashir delivering the final blow to seal a famous victory.

The atmosphere at Lord's was electric as the tension mounted. Every run, every dot ball, every appeal was met with palpable excitement. While India will be heartbroken to have fallen just short, they can take immense pride in Jadeja's fighting knock and the spirit shown by their lower order.

This win is a huge confidence booster for England, putting them in a strong position with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India will now need to regroup quickly as they head to the next Test, determined to bounce back.

Player of the match-Ben Stokes

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4th Test

IND VS ENG

Manchester

23-27 July

3.30 PM

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