IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 Match Report: England Clinch Thriller by 22 Runs at Lord’s
In a nerve-wracking contest at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England edged past India by 22 runs in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, held from July 10 to 14, 2025. With this victory, England now leads the five-match Test series 2-1, dealing a blow to India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign.
Despite Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 and KL Rahul’s century, India fell short in a tense chase of 193, bowled out for 170 in the final session of Day 5. England’s all-round brilliance, led by Ben Stokes and a returning Jofra Archer, sealed the deal in one of the most thrilling Test matches in recent memory.
Match Summary: England Win Classic Test by 22 Runs
| Innings | Score | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|
| England 1st Innings | 387/10 | Joe Root (104), Brydon Carse (56) |
| India 1st Innings | 387/10 | KL Rahul (100), Ravindra Jadeja (72) |
| England 2nd Innings | 192/10 | Joe Root (40), Ben Stokes (33) |
| India 2nd Innings | 170/10 | Ravindra Jadeja (61*), KL Rahul (39) |
| Result | England won by 22 runs | Ben Stokes (POTM): 77 runs & 5 wickets |
Key Performers – IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025
India
- Ravindra Jadeja:
- 72 (1st innings), 61* (2nd innings)
- Key partnerships with Reddy (30) and Bumrah (35)
- Became only the second Indian to score 50+ in both innings at Lord’s
- KL Rahul:
- 100 off 177 balls (1st innings)
- 39 in the 2nd innings before falling to a sharp Stokes review
- Jasprit Bumrah:
- 5/74 (1st innings) – Enters the Lord’s Honours Board
- 2/38 (2nd innings), dismissed Root and Carse
- Washington Sundar:
- 4/22 (2nd innings) – Turned the match by triggering England’s collapse
England
- Ben Stokes (Player of the Match):
- 77 runs, 3/48 (2nd innings), 2/63 (1st innings)
- Bowled 19.2 overs in the 2nd innings, breaking key partnerships
- Joe Root:
- 104 (1st innings), 40 (2nd innings) – Anchored both innings
- Jofra Archer:
- 3/55 in 2nd innings – Dismissed Pant & broke India’s spine early on Day 5
- Shoaib Bashir:
- Bowled through a fractured finger and claimed Siraj’s wicket to seal the match
Turning Points
- India’s Top-Order Collapse: From 50/2 to 82/7 on Day 5
- Pant’s Dismissal (9): Archer’s rising delivery triggered collapse
- KL Rahul’s LBW (39): Stokes’ successful review turned the tide
- Jadeja’s Heroics: His 61* took India to within 23 runs, but lacked support
- Stokes’ 10-over spell: Dismissed Akash Deep and Bumrah, ending resistance
Lord’s Pitch Analysis – IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025
- Nature: Green, with seam and swing from Day 1
- Slope Factor: Assisted bowlers like Bumrah, Archer, and Woakes
- Day 5 Behavior: Uneven bounce and fading pace made batting extremely difficult
Full Scorecard Summary
England 1st Innings – 387/10 (112.3 overs)
- Top Scorers: Joe Root (104), Brydon Carse (56), Jamie Smith (51)
- India Bowlers: Bumrah 5/74, Reddy 2/62, Siraj 2/85
- Key Stand: Root-Pope (109 runs for 3rd wicket)
India 1st Innings – 387/10 (119.2 overs)
- Top Scorers: KL Rahul (100), Pant (74), Jadeja (72)
- England Bowlers: Woakes 3/84, Archer 2/52, Stokes 2/63
- Top Partnership: Rahul-Pant (141 runs for 4th wicket)
England 2nd Innings – 192/10 (62.1 overs)
- Top Scorers: Root (40), Stokes (33)
- India Bowlers: Sundar 4/22, Bumrah 2/38, Siraj 2/31
- Collapse: From 154/4 to 192 all out
India 2nd Innings – 170/10 (74.5 overs)
- Top Scorers: Jadeja (61*), KL Rahul (39)
- England Bowlers: Stokes 3/48, Archer 3/55, Woakes 1/21
- Collapse: 58/4 by end of Day 4; lost final 6 wickets for 88 runs
Stats & Records – IND vs ENG 3rd Test
- India’s 4th-Narrowest Defeat in Test History (by runs)
- Jadeja’s Double: 72 & 61* – Joins Vinoo Mankad (1952) with 50+ scores in both innings at Lord’s
- Stokes’ Legacy: Most Player of the Match awards at Lord’s (4)
- England’s Defense: 193 is the 4th-lowest total successfully defended at Lord’s
Post-Match Reactions
- Shubman Gill:
“We believed we could win. Jadeja was outstanding. But credit to England—Stokes and Archer were game-changers.” - Ben Stokes:
“One of the toughest Tests I’ve played. Bashir bowling with a broken finger shows this team’s character.” - Ravindra Jadeja:
“Fought till the end. Just needed one more partnership. Tough loss, but proud of the fight.” - Jofra Archer:
“Great to be back. Every wicket felt special. This win means everything.”
WTC 2025-27 Impact
- Series Status: England lead 2-1
- India’s WTC Standing: Takes a hit due to back-to-back batting collapses
- Next Test: 4th Test at Old Trafford, Manchester (July 23–27, 2025)
- India’s Must-Win Scenario: To stay alive in the series and in WTC contention
Where to Watch Highlights
- Streaming and Highlights: JioHotstar (India)
- TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
- YouTube: ICC & BCCI official channels for post-match highlights and analysis
Key Takeaways
- India’s top order (Jaiswal, Gill, Nair) must step up under pressure
- Ravindra Jadeja continues to be India’s MVP with bat and ball
- England’s bowling depth and fightback instincts under Ben Stokes remain unmatched at home
- With the series moving to Manchester, India must regroup to stay in the hunt
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