What a spectacle! The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground bore witness to one of the most nail-biting contests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as England hold on to a 22-run victory over India. With the series delicately poised at 1-1 coming in, the third Test was always going to be pivotal. But few could have predicted the drama, heart, and raw emotion that unfolded over five unforgettable days.
Match Summary
After matching each other blow-for-blow in the first innings—both teams posting 387—England’s second-innings collapse to 192 looked to have swung the door wide open for India. Chasing just 193 on a pitch with demons, India faltered against some inspired English pace and guile, falling agonizingly short at 170. Heroics from Ravindra Jadeja and a dogged last-wicket stand with Siraj almost pulled off a miracle, but England’s bowlers proved just too much.
Scorecard Summary
| Innings | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| England 1st | 387 | Joe Root (128) | Jasprit Bumrah (5/67) |
| India 1st | 387 | Shubman Gill (142) | Jofra Archer (4/81) |
| England 2nd | 192 | Ben Stokes (61) | Washington Sundar (4/22) |
| India 2nd | 170 | Ravindra Jadeja (61*) | Brydon Carse (3/34) |
Result: England won by 22 runs.
Playing XIs
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal , Shubman Gill (c), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
England:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Jofra Archer, James Anderson
Brief of All Innings
England 1st Innings:
Led by a masterful Joe Root, England resisted Bumrah’s early blitz to post 387.
Root’s century was the embodiment of textbook Test match batting with lower-order resilience to back him up.
India 1st Innings:
The start for India was provided by Shubman Gill’s graceful 142 who forged a confident response to England, allowing India to match England run-for-run. Archer was able to stem the tide with regular wickets and limited the extent of the lead.
England 2nd Innings:
After wobbling to 192, India struck through Sundar’s off-spin with complete abandon. Despite Ben Stokes recovering for 61, the wickets couldn’t reveal the havoc on the other end.
India 2nd Innings:
Chasing 193, India faced a horror start with four wickets down in no time. Jadeja fought a lone battle scoring an unbeaten 61, and the last wickets mounted suspense until India narrowly missed victory.
Key Moments & Turning Points
- Sundar’s Spell: Washington Sundar’s incredible 4/22 in the second innings turned the match upside down and generated a manageable target for India.
- Top-order collapse: India’s top four could only produce 22 runs in the fourth innings turning the momentum and pressure onto the middle-lower order to finish.
- Carse’s decisive strikes: Brydon Carse’s back to back wickets put India firmly behind with a sharp loss of rhythm alongside Carse’s returns.
- Jadeja’s fightback: Ravindra Jadeja’s counter attacking innings and a last wicket partnership with Siraj brought India to the cusp of a marvellous win.
- Siraj’s Dismissal: The final wicket-Siraj skying one from Bashir ended India’s resistance at 170 and confirmed England’s remarkable win.
Records & Milestones
- Century for Root: Joe Root closed in on 30 Test centuries, achieving it at Lord’s and now being in elite company.
- Rahul’s Masterpiece at lord’s: Rahul struck his second century at Lord’s, a significant achievement for any visitor.
- Sundar’s Best in England: Washington Sundar registered the best figures by an Indian off-spinner in England in over 20 years.
- First-innings Tie: Both teams scoring exactly 387 is a rare feat in Test history.
What This Means for the Series
England roared to a 2-1 series lead with this victory. For the English Team, they have the momentum and with just two Tests remaining, India will need something special to keep the hope alive of retaining their Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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What did India learn?
- Resilience: The lower order’s grit especially Jadeja and Siraj displayed a lot of character, and it shows India’s never say die attitude although they will bemoan their top-order failure.
- Ability & Firepower: Bumrah and Sundar produced with spells reminiscent of the class they bring and made the England batsmen sweat even on vaguely helpful conditions.
- Nerves, Anxiety & Fielding: Some nerves were exposed in the field and at bat, a bit of introspection is needed before the 4th Test.
What did England learn?
- Carse is a fine addition: Brydon Carse adds another element to England’s pace attack.
- Stokes showed it can be done: Ben Stokes inspired his players with superb captaincy, a strong sense of tactics and plenty of fighting spirit throughout.
- Home’s fortitude: England further established their stronghold at home, and this decision to move the 3rd Test to Lord’s has offered a boost of confidence going into the business end of the series.
Final thoughts
This Test – the 3rd of the series – was classic Test cricket: the momentum swinging hour by hour; scintillating individual play embraced by collective fight; and a full balcony of nervy faces peering down from the famous Lord’s pavilion. England were pushed to the brink but held their nerve. For India, heartbreak, but also hope—the fight is still there.
What’s Next?
Attention now turns to the fourth Test at Headingley starting July 23. Can India bounce back and script a stunning comeback or will England ride this high to clinch the series? Whatever the outcome, after Lord’s, cricket fans are guaranteed a blockbuster finish to this see-sawing series.
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