Date: July 14, 2025
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Match Result: England won by 22 runs
In a nail-biting encounter at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, England defeated India by 22 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. Despite a heroic effort by Ravindra Jadeja, India fell just short in the 3rd Test match.
🏏 Match Summary
First Innings:
- England: 387 all out
- India: 387 all out
Both teams were evenly matched in the first innings. Key contributions from both sides set up an intense second-half battle.
Second Innings:
- England: 192 all out
- India: 170 all out
India needed 193 runs to win the match in the fourth innings. But despite Jadeja’s resistance, the team collapsed under pressure.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Fighting Knock
Ravindra Jadeja stood tall with an unbeaten 61 runs off 181 balls, showing immense patience and determination. His gritty innings brought hope to Indian fans, but unfortunately, he lacked support from the other end.
When wickets kept falling, Jadeja anchored one end with rock-solid defense, smart singles, and calculated aggression.
Dramatic Ending: Siraj’s Unlucky Wicket
The final moment of the match was full of drama. Mohammed Siraj, trying to defend a delivery from Shoaib Bashir, saw the ball deflect off his pad onto the stumps. A cruel end to India’s innings and a heartbreaking defeat.
The crowd at Lord’s gave a standing ovation to Jadeja for their fighting spirit. Every run they scored was cheered with loud applause.
With this victory, England leads the Test series 2-1. The momentum now firmly rests with the hosts as the teams prepare for the 4th Test.