Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Dates: July 10–14, 2025
Result: England won by 22 runs
Series Status: England lead 2–1
📝 Match Summary – Quick View
| Innings | England | India |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Inning | 387 (Ollie Pope 105) | 387 (KL Rahul 114) |
| 2nd Innings | 192 (Sundar 3/45) | 170 (Jadeja 61*) |
| Result | England won by 22 runs |
🎬 First Half – The Battle Begins
The Test began under clear skies at Lord’s, but the tension was already thick.
England came out swinging in their first innings. Ollie Pope played with poise, scoring a calm 105. Just when India started to pull things back, Joe Root and Ben Stokes added 116 runs, giving England a healthy 387.
India’s reply was equally powerful. KL Rahul produced a classy century, and Rishabh Pant turned the heat up with a fiery 74. The scoreboard read: India 387—match level, nerves unsettled.
🎭 Act II – The Collapse and the Twist
With both teams locked, the second inning was the turning point.
England walked in again, this time under pressure. They crumbled for 192 runs, thanks to Washington Sundar, who spun magic with 3 wickets. The pitch started to turn, and the crowd sensed a shift.
Now, India needed 193 runs to win the Test and take the series lead.
🎢 Final Day – From Hope to Heartbreak
India began their chase on Day 4 full of belief. But within the first two hours, the match flipped.
India: 112/8.
- Shubman Gill got a beauty from Archer.
- Pant tried to counterattack but got run out.
- Jofra Archer sledged and celebrated wildly—the pressure was visible.
Only Ravindra Jadeja stood tall. He fought like a warrior, scoring a fearless 61 not out. From 112/8 to 170/9, he nearly pulled off a miracle.
With 23 runs needed, it all came down to the final wicket.
Last ball. Edge. Caught. It was over.
England won by 22 runs.
Jadeja was heartbroken. Lord’s erupted.
🧠 Key Moments & Turning Points
| Moment | Impact |
|---|---|
| Gave them a big 1st-inning score | Last wicket—Siraj out |
| KL Rahul’s 114 | Kept India on par |
| Sundar’s 3 wickets | Triggered England’s collapse in 2nd innings |
| India 112/8 in chase | Too much pressure on Jadeja |
| Jadeja’s 61* | Almost stole victory |
| Last wicket – Siraj out | Ended India’s brave fight |
🏏 Star Performers
- Ben Stokes (England)
44 & 33 runs + 5 wickets—the ultimate all-round performance - KL Rahul (India)
Technical masterclass – 114 under pressure - Ravindra Jadeja (India)
Lone warrior – 61*, took India within touching distance - Jofra Archer (England)
Fire and fight—5wickets and big-match attitude - Washington Sundar (India)
Smart spin—3/45 broke England’s backbone
🎙️ What They Said
Ben Stokes: “This was one of the toughest games of my life. I had to push through dark places.”
Ravindra Jadeja: “We tried our best. Just a few more runs… that’s all we needed.”
Dinesh Karthik (commentator): “Don’t blame just Day 5. The match slipped earlier too.”
🔍 What This Means
- England leads the series 2–1 with two tests to go.
- India will now have to win at Old Trafford (4th Test) to stay alive in the series.
- There are questions about India’s middle-order and lower-order batting under pressure.
- England are growing stronger with Jofra Archer’s return and Ben Stokes leading like a lion.
🔮 What’s Next?
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Test | July 23–27 | Old Trafford |
| 5th Test | July 31–Aug 4 | The Oval |
India needs to bounce back quickly. The fight is not over, and this series is far from done.
💬 Final Words
This match was a reminder of why we love Test cricket. It had drama, heartbreak, comebacks, and incredible skill.
Even in defeat, India’s fight won hearts, and England’s grit earned respect.
Lord’s may have broken Indian hearts…
But the series is alive, and so is the hope.
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