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Lord's Set for a Thrilling Climax: India Need 135 on Final Day after Dramatic Day 4!

Lord's, London – The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground is bracing itself for a truly epic final day, as the 3rd Test between England and India hangs precariously in the balance. After a captivating Day 4 that saw 14 wickets fall, India closed at 58/4, needing a further 135 runs with six wickets in hand to chase down England's target of 193. The series, currently tied at 1-1, is set for a grandstand finish at the 'Home of Cricket'.

The day began with England resuming their second innings, hoping to build a substantial lead. However, India's bowlers, particularly the masterful off-spinner Washington Sundar, had other plans. Sundar ripped through England's middle and lower order, claiming a brilliant 4/22, including the crucial wickets of Joe Root (40) and Ben Stokes (33). Supported by the fiery pace of Jasprit Bumrah (2/38) and Mohammed Siraj (2/31), who both chipped in with timely breakthroughs, England were eventually bundled out for 192 in 62.1 overs. This left India with a seemingly manageable target of 193 to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

However, what followed was a stunning fightback from the English bowlers, transforming the contest into a nail-biting encounter. The chase got off to a disastrous start for India when Jofra Archer, in only the second over, dismissed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck, caught behind by Jamie Smith.

The pressure mounted as Brydon Carse then struck two vital blows. He first trapped Karun Nair (14) leg-before, ending a watchful 36-run partnership with KL Rahul. Soon after, Carse delivered a massive blow to India's hopes, sending captain Shubman Gill back to the pavilion, also lbw, for a mere 6 runs. India found themselves reeling at 53/3.

As the day drew to a close, England captain Ben Stokes delivered a moment of pure theatre. With just one ball remaining in the day's play, Stokes clean bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep for 1, sending the Lord's crowd into a frenzy and leaving India at a precarious 58/4 at stumps.

KL Rahul, who looked solid and composed throughout the challenging final session, remains India's key hope, unbeaten on a gritty 33 runs from 47 balls, including six boundaries. He will be joined by the explosive Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, all of whom will need to contribute significantly if India are to achieve this challenging target on a deteriorating pitch.

With 135 runs still required and 6 wickets in hand, the final day promises to be a true test of nerve, skill, and temperament for both sides. The momentum has swung firmly in England's favour after their late surge on Day 4, but India's batting depth, particularly with Rahul(🤨)

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still at the crease, ensures that this Test match remains wide open.

Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating a thrilling conclusion to what has already been an enthralling Test at Lord's.

Scorecard Summary:

England 1st Innings: 387-10 (112.3 Ov)

India 1st Innings: 387-10 (119.2 Ov)

England 2nd Innings: 192-10 (62.1 Ov)

• Zak Crawley: 22 (49)

• Joe Root: 40 (96)

• Ben Stokes (c): 33 (96)

• Washington Sundar: 4/22 (12.1 Ov)

• Jasprit Bumrah: 2/38 (16 Ov)

• Mohammed Siraj: 2/31 (13 Ov)

India 2nd Innings: 58-4 (17.4 Ov) - India need 135 runs to win

• KL Rahul: 33* (47)

• Karun Nair: 14 (33)

• Shubman Gill (c): 6 (9)

• Brydon Carse: 2/11 (4 Ov)

• Jofra Archer: 1/18 (4 Ov)

• Ben Stokes (c): 1/15 (4.4 Ov)

Toss: England won the toss and opted to Bat

Venue: Lord's, London

Date: Thu, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 14, 2025

(source-cricbuzz)


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