🏏 India vs England – 3rd Test at Lord’s (July 10–14, 2025)

🏏 India vs England – 3rd Test at Lord’s (July 10–14, 2025)

🔹 Match Result

England edged a thrilling 22‑run victory to take a 2–1 lead in the five‑match series. India narrowly missed leveling the series despite an incredible comeback attempt.



📅 Innings Summary & Day‑by‑Day Progression

1st Innings

England posted 387, anchored by Joe Root’s gritty 104, while Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery 5/74 dismantled the middle order.

India matched that total exactly, ending on 387 all out, thanks to KL Rahul’s composed 100, Rishabh Pant’s brisk 74, and Ravindra Jadeja’s 72. It was a rare case of both teams scoring the same first‑innings total.


2nd Innings

England’s batting faltered in their second innings, all out for 192, with Washington Sundar leading India’s charge by picking four key wickets.

India needed 193 to win but tumbled to 170 all out, despite Jadeja’s fighting 61 not out. England’s late‑innings discipline turned the match.




🔦 Key Moments & Tactical Insight

Ben Stokes’ All‑Round Impact

Named Player of the Match, he contributed key middle‑order runs (44 & 33) and took five wickets, including a crucial run‑out, showing leadership under pressure.

Jadeja’s Resilience in Vain

Scoring 72 in the first innings and 61 not out in the second, Jadeja kept India alive almost single‑handedly. His wicket at the end sealed the result.

Carse & Woakes Trigger Collapse

Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes bowled with relentless accuracy, triggering India’s collapse from 58/4. What looked like a chaseable target turned into heartbreak.

Heated On‑Field Exchange

A flashpoint occurred when England’s Zak Crawley appeared to waste time during India’s second innings, leading to tense exchanges that fired up both sides.



🎖️ Player Performances

Team Player Contribution

England Joe Root 104 in first innings, stabilizing the start
England Ben Stokes All‑round match impact: runs, wickets, fielding
England Brydon Carse Crucial wickets in the final innings
India KL Rahul Gritty 100 in the first innings
India Rishabh Pant Entertaining 74 in the first innings
India Ravindra Jadeja 72 & 61* — nearly pulled off the chase
India Jasprit Bumrah 5/74 in first innings




🎯 Why India Fell Short

1. Lower‑order gap: England’s tail added over 100 runs in their first innings, compared to India’s meager 11.


2. Final‑innings collapse: Chasing 193, India slumped from 58/4, losing momentum when it mattered most.


3. Pressure bowling: England’s seamers maintained relentless discipline in the final session.



🧭 Series Implications

With this narrow win, England leads the series 2–1, regaining momentum. India showed resilience and depth but failed to close out the match. With two Tests remaining, the series is perfectly poised for a nail‑biting finish.



🧠 Final Thoughts

The 3rd Test at Lord’s will be remembered as a classic. Root’s class, Stokes’ all‑round brilliance, and England’s disciplined seamers edged out India’s fighting spirit, led by Jadeja and Bumrah. The contest highlighted how slim margins define Test cricket — and set the stage for a high‑stakes 4th Test.