In a gripping finish at Lord’s, England pulled off a dramatic 22-run victory over India to go 2-1 up in the five-match Test series.
Despite an outstanding effort by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 61, India fell short of their 193-run target. The match saw high-intensity action on day five, as India, once teetering at 82/7, nearly pulled off a miraculous chase, thanks to a brave last-wicket stand.
Shoaib Bashir, battling a fractured hand, delivered the match-winning blow by bowling Mohammed Siraj, sealing an unforgettable win for the home side. England captain Ben Stokes, who took 3 for 48 in a marathon spell, was named Player of the Match for his relentless leadership and fiery bowling.
Jofra Archer, making a strong comeback, delivered hostile spells, while Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse provided crucial breakthroughs throughout India’s innings.
Stokes credited the victory to team resilience and lauded Bashir’s courage, calling him a “warrior” for pushing through pain. On the other side, India’s camp was left pondering missed opportunities—particularly the costly 63 extras conceded, compared to England’s 30.
The third Test’s nail-biting finish sets up an exciting fourth Test at Old Trafford, where India will aim to level the series 2-2.
