London/Patiala, 14 July (Sports Desk)

Match Overview

• Series: India tour of England 2025, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

• Venue: Lord’s, London

• Dates: July 10–14, 2025

• Result: England won by 22 runs

• Series Status: England lead 2-1 in the five-match series

• Toss: England won and elected to bat

• Match Status: Part of the ICC World Test Championship

First Innings: England (387 all out)

England, batting first, posted a competitive total of 387 in their first innings. Key contributions came from:

• Joe Root (40 runs): Provided stability but fell to Washington Sundar.

• Brydon Carse: Scored a maiden Test half-century, adding crucial runs in the lower order.

• Ben Stokes (33 runs): Contributed before being dismissed by Washington Sundar.

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India’s bowling attack was led by:

• Jasprit Bumrah (5 wickets): Delivered a masterclass, earning a place on the Lord’s Honours Board by surpassing Kapil Dev’s record for the most five-wicket hauls outside India by an Indian bowler.

• Washington Sundar (4 wickets): His 4 for 22, including the wickets of Root, Jamie Smith, Stokes, and Shoaib Bashir, was the best by an Indian spinner at Lord’s since 1974.

• Mohammed Siraj (2 wickets): Bowled a fiery spell, dismissing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope.

England’s innings saw a late collapse, losing their last six wickets for 38 runs, with the final four falling for just 11 runs.

First Innings: India (387 all out)

India matched England’s score of 387, resulting in a rare tied first innings, only the ninth such instance in Test history. Key performances included:

• KL Rahul (100 off 177 balls, 13 fours): Scored his second century at Lord’s, becoming only the second Indian after Dilip Vengsarkar to achieve multiple tons at the venue. His 141-run partnership with Rishabh Pant was a highlight.

• Rishabh Pant (74 off 112 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes): Played a counter-attacking knock despite a finger injury, but was run out due to a miscommunication with Rahul, courtesy of a sharp piece of fielding by Ben Stokes.

• Ravindra Jadeja (72 off unknown balls): Played a gritty knock, including a six off Joe Root, and formed a 72-run stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy.

• Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 runs): Supported Jadeja before falling to a Stokes bouncer.

• Washington Sundar (23 runs): Contributed with the bat, forming a 50-run partnership with Jadeja.

England’s bowling was led by:

• Jofra Archer: Took key wickets, including Washington Sundar with a fine one-handed catch.

• Ben Stokes: Claimed wickets and effected Pant’s run-out, a pivotal moment.

• Chris Woakes: Dismissed Reddy on the stroke of lunch, ending a determined stand.

• Brydon Carse: Bowled tightly, contributing to India’s late collapse.

The innings ended dramatically, with India losing their last three wickets for 11 runs, leveling the scores. Tensions ran high in the final over, with Indian captain Shubman Gill accusing England’s Zak Crawley of time-wasting, leading to a heated exchange.

Second Innings: England (192 all out)

England’s second innings was restricted to 192, setting India a target of 193. Key contributions included:

• Joe Root (40 runs): Fell to Washington Sundar, who dismissed him with a low-skidding delivery.

• Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett: Faced a fiery over from Bumrah and Akash Deep before stumps on Day 3, scoring 2/0.

India’s bowling was dominated by:

• Washington Sundar (4 for 22): Struck crucial blows, dismissing Root, Jamie Smith, Stokes, and Bashir, exploiting variable bounce.

• Jasprit Bumrah (2 for 38): Removed Carse with a pinpoint yorker and Woakes by clipping the leg-side bail.

• Mohammed Siraj (2 for 31): Dismissed Duckett and Pope, using uneven bounce effectively.

England’s innings saw a collapse, losing their last four wickets for 11 runs, with Sundar’s disciplined bowling turning the game.

Second Innings: India (170 all out)

Chasing 193, India were bowled out for 170, falling short by 22 runs in a thrilling finish. Key performances included:

• Ravindra Jadeja (61 off 181 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)*: Played a heroic, unbeaten knock, guiding the lower order and taking India close to victory. His fourth consecutive 50+ score in England placed him alongside Rishabh Pant and Sourav Ganguly in the record books.

• KL Rahul (33 runs): Anchored the innings early but fell to Stokes.

• Jasprit Bumrah (5 runs): Supported Jadeja in a 21-run partnership before falling to Stokes.

• Mohammed Siraj (4 runs off 30 balls): Fought valiantly but was dismissed by Shoaib Bashir in a dramatic finish.

England’s bowling attack was led by:

• Jofra Archer (3 for 54): Removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over and troubled the Indian batsmen with pace and bounce.

• Ben Stokes (3 wickets): Dismissed Rahul, Akash Deep, and Bumrah, including a key lbw and a snorter to remove the nightwatchman.

• Brydon Carse (2 for 11): Claimed Karun Nair and Shubman Gill with sharp, low-skidding deliveries, both lbw.

• Shoaib Bashir (1 wicket): Delivered the final blow, dismissing Siraj with a sharply turning delivery that trickled onto the stumps after a defensive shot. Despite a finger injury, Bashir’s return was decisive.

Key Moments

• Day 3 Drama: The day ended with scores level at 387, a rare occurrence in Test cricket. A heated exchange between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley over alleged time-wasting tactics added spice, with Gill facing potential match fee penalties.

• Pant’s Run-Out: A moment of miscommunication led to Pant’s run-out by Stokes just before lunch on Day 3, shifting momentum to England.

• Washington Sundar’s Bowling: Sundar’s 4 for 22 in England’s second innings changed the game’s complexion, exploiting variable bounce and dismissing key batsmen.

• Jadeja’s Heroics: Jadeja’s unbeaten 61, including a gritty fifty under pressure, nearly pulled off a famous chase for India. His resilience kept India in the hunt until the final moments.

• Final Over Thriller: Shoaib Bashir, returning despite a finger injury, bowled Siraj with a delivery that spun back and dislodged a bail after pitching, sealing England’s victory.

Day-by-Day Summary

• Day 1: England batted steadily, reaching 251/4, with Bumrah and Siraj keeping India in the game.

• Day 2: England were bowled out for 387, with Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and Sundar’s four wickets starring. India began their reply, reaching 145/3.

• Day 3: India matched England’s 387, led by Rahul’s century and fifties from Pant and Jadeja. England were 2/0 at stumps, with tensions flaring over time-wasting.

• Day 4: India bowled out England for 192, with Sundar’s four wickets leading the way. India’s chase started poorly, reaching 58/4 at stumps, needing 135 more runs.

• Day 5: India fought valiantly, with Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 taking them close, but England’s bowlers, led by Stokes, Archer, and Bashir, held their nerve to secure a 22-run win.

Statistics and Records

• Tied First Innings: Both teams scoring 387 was the ninth instance of level first-innings scores in Test history.

• Joe Root’s Fielding Record: Root broke Rahul Dravid’s record for the most catches by a fielder in Tests, reaching 211 catches.

• Jadeja’s Milestone: Jadeja’s fourth consecutive 50+ score in England placed him alongside Pant and Ganguly.

• Bumrah’s Record: His five-wicket haul surpassed Kapil Dev’s record for the most five-wicket hauls outside India by an Indian bowler.

• Sundar’s Bowling: His 4 for 22 was the best by an Indian spinner at Lord’s since 1974.

Post-Match Context

England’s victory gave them a 2-1 lead in the series, setting up an exciting fourth Test in Manchester. The match was marked by high-quality cricket, intense rivalries, and fine margins, with both teams showcasing resilience and skill. India’s fightback, led by Jadeja, and England’s disciplined bowling, particularly Bashir’s decisive blow, made this a memorable Test.

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