London : After long battle and 5 days thriller, England defeated India by 22 runs at Lord’s, London in 3rd Test’s Day 5 of Anderson-Tendulkar trophy and take 2-1 series lead despite Ravindra Jadeja’s lone efforts.
India ended Day 4 on 58-5 with KL Rahul at crease chasing 194 runs.
However, India lost Rishabh Pant (9), KL Rahul (39), Washington Sundar (0), in first half an hour, as Jofra Archer wrecked havoc on Indian lineup.
Ravindra Jadeja (61*) started fighting from one end and played lone knock of 61* (181) including 4 boundaries and 1 six. He built vital 30 and 35 runs partnership with Nitish Reddy (13) and Jasprit Bumrah (5), however, both lost their wicket.
Jadeja and Md Siraj (4) also built long partnership of 23(80) for last wicket, however, with 23 runs required, Siraj defended Shoaib Bashir’s Ball that unfortunately rolled towards the stumps, thereby dislodging the bells, and handing 22 runs victory to England.
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer bagged 3-fers while Brydon Carse picked 2 wickets. Stokes was awarded player of the match.
Both teams will next face each other from 23rd July, 2025 at Manchester.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
ENG : 387
Joe Root : 104 (199)
IND :
Jasprit Bumrah : 5/74
1st Innings :
IND : 387
KL Rahul : 100 (177)
ENG :
Chris Woakes : 3/84
2nd Innings :
ENG : 192
Joe Root : 40 (96)
IND :
Washington Sundar : 4/22
2nd Innings :
IND : 170
Ravindra Jadeja : 61 (181)
ENG :
Ben Stokes : 3/48
Result : England won by 22 runs.
