The England National Cricket Team, led by Ben Stokes, rubbed salt on the wounds of the India National cricket team with a 22 -run win in the third Test at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground. England continued India on a dramatic day 5 and took a 2–1 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series.
India lost the Lord’s Test from the winning position, and fans blamed unnecessary aggression and drama for a crushed defeat, which put them in a position where they would have to win the remaining two tests to achieve their first test series in England since 2007.
England crushed India at Lord’s, take a 2–1 lead in Test series
He has won just three Test series in England in 1971, 1986 and 2007. The young Indian cricket team led by Shubman Gill had a golden opportunity to shatter Lords and Chadar Ben Stokes and his team’s confidence, but the hosts made a surprising comeback to crush the touring side.
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Chasing 193 runs to win the third Test, the Indian team made a really forgetable start in the day 4 evening. By the end of day 4, they were struggling at 58 for 4. KL Rahul remained firm with an unbeaten 33, but the team lost Yashsvi Jaiswal (0), Karun Nair (14), Shubman Gill (6), and Akash Deep (1).
Bridan Cars of England made things worse for India by taking two important wickets in that late session. Earlier on day 4, India left England for 192 in their second innings. Washington Sundar was a star with four wickets, while Joe Root scored the top for England with 40 runs.
Jofra Archer shines on the return of the test at Lord’s
Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah also took two wickets. Earlier, India matched a total of 387 runs of England’s first innings behind KL Rahul’s century and 70+ contribution to Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant. For England, Chris Woakes took three wickets at Lord’s.
Well, this was a memorable comeback for Joffra Archer as he harassed Indian players with their fierce bouncers and scored the major wickets to help India defeat India by defeating India by runs in the third Test. Apart from Jofra, Ben Stokes and Cars also made a significant impact with the ball, taking each wicket in the final innings.
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After the match, fans of Indian cricket have been heartbroken, but they have appreciated Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Sira, J and Jasprit Bumrah for their efforts to fight.
Here is described how fans react to the loss of India’s crushing in Lord’s Test:
Oh my words. What is a way to eliminate it. Garib Mohammad Siraj – The ball rolls back to his stumps and England won by 22 runs. Really incredible game.
– Will McFerson (@Willis_macp) July 14, 2025
Tried well boys. It is painful.
– Stupid point (@Farzicricketer) July 14, 2025
What disappointment ends for the Indian team. But take a bow, Jadeja. You have played an innings of life time #ENGVIND
– Doda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ದೊಡ್ಡ (@doddaganesha) July 14, 2025
The most heartbreaking end for such a great test.
– Siraj defended the ball, but it rolled on the stump. pic.twitter.com/2oli28tapa
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 14, 2025
The heart breaks come in different forms, this disadvantage in Lord’s is the most rigorous … #INDVS
– Amit (@nottheamit) July 14, 2025
England have a habit of joining some nail biting Test cricket. This was another thriller. Well done for both teams, amazing cricket. We fought well but England caught the veins. #ENGVSIND
– Srivat Goswami (@Shrerevats1) July 14, 2025
Nothing gives you more pain in the form of Test cricket.
– Venkat Krishna B (@venkatatweets) July 14, 2025
This heart is shocking #ENGVIND
– Akash Chopra (@cricketaasash) July 14, 2025
Shown big commitment @Imjadeja @Jaspritbumrah93 And @MdsirajOFFICIAL We did not have a day #INDVSENG @BCCI
– Harbhajan Turban (@harbhajan_singh) July 14, 2025
Heartbreaking ends but proud of fighting. Admitting praise @ImjadejaWhat determination, what patience. What do we have a Test match. Congratulations @benstokes38 The lion tried to him with the ball. #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/5ijodmrn9j
– Wasim Jafar (@Wasimjifer 14) July 14, 2025
