India vs England 3rd Test 2025
A Lord’s Classic: England Edge Past India in a Nail-Biter
What a Test match! Cricket lovers around the globe witnessed one of the finest contests in recent memory as England and India battled it out at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The 3rd Test of this high-stakes 5 match series had everything from class batting, relentless bowling, and drama till the very last session on Day 5.
England eventually emerged victorious by 22 runs in a heart stopping finish that swung back and forth throughout the game. Both teams displayed tremendous grit, but it was the hosts who held their nerve in crunch moments.
Let’s dive into the thrilling action from this edge of the seat encounter.
Match Summary: India vs England 3rd Test 2025
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
- Dates: July 10–14, 2025
- Result: England won by 22 runs
- Series Status: England leads 2-1 in the 5 match series
- Player of the Match: Ben Stokes
India vs England 3rd Test 2025: Full Scorecard Summary
| Innings | Team | Runs | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | England | 387 | 107.2 |
| 1st | India | 387 | 115.1 |
| 2nd | England | 192 | 62.1 |
| 4th (chasing 193) | India | 170 | 68.4 |
1st Innings: England – 387 all out
England began confidently with Joe Root anchoring the innings with a solid 104. Brydon Carse added 56, and Jamie Smith chipped in with 51. Jasprit Bumrah struck timely blows with figures of 5/74, while Mohammad Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy got 2 wickets each.
Top Performers:
- Joe Root – 104 (199)
- Brydon Carse – 56 (83)
- Bumrah – 5/74
- Mohammad Siraj – 2/85
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – 2/62
India vs England 3rd Test Match 2025 – Joe Root
1st Innings: India – 387 all out
India replied with sheer determination. KL Rahul delivered a magnificent 100, and Rishabh Pant kept the scoreboard ticking with a brisk 74. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with brilliant 72. India matched England’s score run for run a rare feat in Test cricket.
Top Performers:
- KL Rahul – 100 (177)
- Rishabh Pant – 74 (112)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 72 (131)
- Chris Woakes – 3/84
- Jofra Archer – 2/52
- Ben Stokes – 2/63
2nd Innings: England – 192 all out
With the pitch starting to deteriorate, England struggled against India’s spin attack. Ben Stokes fought hard for his 48, but Washington Sundar ran through the middle and lower order with a brilliant 4-wicket haul.
Top Performers:
- Joe Root – 40 (96)
- Ben Stokes – 33 (96)
- Washington Sundar – 4/22
- Jaspreet Bumrah – 2/38
- Mohammad Siraj – 2/31
2nd Innings: India – 170 all out (Target: 193)
India were poised for a famous win needing just 193, but England’s bowlers rose to the occasion. Despite Ravindra Jadeja’s fighting unbitten 61, wickets fell at regular intervals. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer led the charge, clinching a memorable victory for England.
Top Performers:
- Ravindra Jadeja – 61 (181)
- Ben Stokes – 3/48
- Jofra Archer – 3/55
India vs England 3rd Test Match 2025 – Ravindra Jadeja
India vs England 3rd Test 2025 : Post-Match Captain Reactions
Ben Stokes (England Captain):
“This is the kind of Test match you dream of being part of. The bowlers were exceptional, especially under pressure. Credit to India for fighting till the end.”
Shubman Gill (India Captain):
“We had our moments, but we couldn’t convert. The middle-order collapse hurt. Jadeja gave us hope, but it wasn’t enough today.”
Player of the Match – Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes was rightly awarded Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. His economical bowling, leadership under pressure, and pivotal wickets in the second innings made all the difference.
India vs England 3rd Test Match 2025 – Ben Stokes
What This Means for the Series
After three gripping matches, England now lead the series 2-1. India had equal opportunities to take this match but fell short in crucial moments. With two matches left, the series is far from over.
Series so far:
- 1st Test: England won
- 2nd Test: India won
- 3rd Test: England won
- 4th Test: Starts July 23 at Old Trafford, Manchester
Top Talking Points from the India vs England 3rd Test 2025
- First-Innings Tie: Both teams scored 387 — only the 9th time in Test history this has happened.
- Jadeja’s Heroics: His 61 in the second innings kept India alive till the final session.
- Stokes’ All-Round Show: Bowling, captaincy, and intensity — Stokes delivered on all fronts.
- Sundar’s Spell: His 4/22 in England’s second innings nearly turned the game.
- Test Cricket’s Magic: This match is already being hailed as one of the best at Lord’s in recent years.
FAQs: India vs England 3rd Test 2025
Q. Who won the 3rd Test at Lord’s?
A. England won the match by 22 runs.
Q. What was the target for India in the 2nd innings?
A. India needed 193 to win.
Q. Who scored the most runs for India?
A. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 123 in the first innings; Jadeja top-scored in the 2nd innings with 61.
Q. Who was the Player of the Match?
A. Ben Stokes was awarded Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Q. What’s the series status now?
A. England lead the 5-match Test series 2-1.
Conclusion
This Lord’s Test had it all drama, grit, individual brilliance, and pure Test match theatre. England’s 22-run win was not just a result, but a celebration of red-ball cricket at its finest. India will need to bounce back hard in Manchester to keep their hopes alive in this fiercely competitive series.
Stay tuned as the action now shifts to Old Trafford, where India will aim to level the series while England will look to seal it.
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