Match Dates: July 10–14, 2025
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Result: England won by 22 runs
Series Status: England lead 2-1 in the five-match Test series
Live Drama Unfolds on Day 5
Day 5 at Lord’s had everything—tension, heartbreak, and individual brilliance.
Ben Stokes: Leader. Finisher. Player of the Match
England captain Ben Stokes was the clear man of the moment. His leadership, calm under pressure, and tactical field placements made the real difference at Lord’s.
Final Day Live Highlights (July 14)
🇮🇳 India’s Chase: 193 Target
England sealed the win with just 22 runs to defend. Lord’s erupted.
India began the day at 27/2.
Wickets kept falling at regular intervals—Gill, Pant, Rahul, and Kohli all failed to convert.
At 112/8, it seemed over…
Tailenders Siraj and Bumrah supported him briefly, taking India to 170 all out.
As the Indian top and middle-order faltered, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the backbone of the chase.
Jofra Archer’s Roaring Return
After a long injury layoff, Jofra Archer made a spectacular comeback. He bowled with venom and accuracy, claiming three crucial wickets. Archer’s presence added firepower to England’s pace attack and he looked every bit ready to take on more.
Tactical Calls That Worked for England
England’s approach to the second innings—aggressive batting early, followed by tight bowling—paid off.
What This Means for the Series
England now lead 2-1 going into the 4th Test at Old Trafford (starting July 23).
India will need to regroup, possibly reshuffle the top order, and fix their middle-order collapses.
Archer and Stokes are back to their best—India will need fresh answers.
Final Word: A Test Match to Remember
The 3rd Test at Lord’s will go down as one of the most gripping contests between India and England. From identical first innings to the final-wicket tension, this match had it all.
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