IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5: England beat India by 22 runs at Lord’s
Jadeja’s unbeaten fifty in vain as England edge a thriller to lead the series 2-1
IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5: In one of the most pulsating Test finishes in recent memory, England defeated India by 22 runs in the final session of Day 5 at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
Despite a valiant unbeaten 56 off 150 balls by Ravindra Jadeja, India fell agonizingly short of the 193-run target, finishing all out for 170, triggering wild celebrations among the English players and fans.
🧊 Jadeja: The Lone Warrior
When India resumed the final session at 163/9, needing just 30 runs to script a famous away win, the pressure was sky-high. Mohammed Siraj joined Jadeja, who was batting with steely resolve. With every dot ball, the tension mounted. Siraj hung on for 12 deliveries before edging Chris Woakes to second slip — a moment that ended India’s spirited chase and gave England a crucial Test win. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
Jadeja remained not out on 56 off 150, his innings studded with patience, smart shot selection, and immense self-control. He brought up his half-century with a streaky edge over the slips but showed no celebration — a testament to his complete focus on the job at hand.
His knock, however, will be remembered as one of the finest in a losing cause — nearly single-handedly dragging India to the doorstep of glory. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
💥 Bumrah & Jadeja’s Ninth-Wicket Stand Rekindles Hope
Earlier in the day, India found themselves teetering at 112/8, but a gritty 35-run stand between Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah gave India real hope. Bumrah faced 54 balls for his fighting 5 runs, showing resilience against a hostile spell from Jofra Archer and Stokes. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
The partnership frustrated England, particularly after Bumrah survived multiple body blows and close calls. Eventually, a short ball from Stokes proved too steep, and Bumrah top-edged to the substitute fielder Sam Cook.
💥 Archer Returns with a Bang
Playing his first Test match in over four years, Jofra Archer was England’s trump card. His hostile spell broke India’s middle order — removing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Washington Sundar — and left the visitors in tatters at 112/8. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
Archer finished with 3 for 52, bowling with control, venom, and clever variations — a performance that marked a triumphant return to red-ball cricket for the speedster.
💪 England’s Bowlers Hold Their Nerve
Ben Stokes, struggling with fitness, still delivered a captain’s spell under pressure. His figures of 3/48 included the crucial wickets of Rahul, Bumrah, and Akash Deep. His leadership — including subtle field changes and timely bowling switches — was instrumental in England maintaining pressure throughout the final innings.
Chris Woakes cleaned up the final wicket, while Archer and Carse kept the pressure from the other end. Even without regular spinner Jack Leach, England’s bowling attack functioned like a well-oiled machine.
📉 India’s Collapse Proves Costly
India began the day with real hope, needing 193 to win. However, the chase never truly settled. Early wickets — Jaiswal (4) and Gill (15) — set the tone, and despite KL Rahul’s gritty 39, the middle order couldn’t withstand England’s pressure. IND vs ENG Live Score 3rd Test Match Day 5
Reddy (13), Pant (12), Sundar (7), and Akash Deep (2) all fell to soft dismissals or poor shot selection. What looked like a chaseable total turned into a mountain, especially once India slipped from 83/3 to 112/8.
📈 Score Summary – IND vs ENG 3rd Test Match Day 5
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| England | 387 | 192 |
| India | 387 | 170 all out |
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Result: England won by 22 runs
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Series: England lead 2-1 in the 5-match Test series
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Player of the Match: Ben Stokes (3/48 and tactical brilliance)
🔥 Key Turning Points
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Archer’s double strike in his second spell rattled India’s middle order.
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Jadeja’s LBW overturned and a six off Woakes gave India a chance.
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Bumrah’s gritty 54-ball vigil kept India in the contest.
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Stokes’ magic ball to Bumrah proved to be the dagger blow.
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Siraj’s edge to slip ended a thriller with 30 runs still required.
🗣️ What They Said
🗨️ Ravindra Jadeja: “We fought till the end. Would’ve been nice to get over the line, but that’s cricket.”
🗨️ Ben Stokes: “We knew we had to give it our all. The crowd was electric. What a game!”
🗨️ Michael Vaughan on Jofra Archer: “He’s back. He looked like he never left.”
🗓️ What’s Next?
The two sides will now head to Trent Bridge for the 4th Test, starting July 20, 2025. With England holding the edge, India will need to regroup and address their batting collapses to level the series.
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