On July 14, 2025, the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground in London saw an epic clash between India and England in the third Test of their five-match series. England won by just 22 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in a match full of heart-pounding moments and incredible plays. From Ravindra Jadeja’s brave fight to England’s Shoaib Bashir sealing the deal, this game had Indian fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a simple breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and what’s next, written for every cricket-loving Indian.
A Series Full of Action
The India-England series was tied 1-1 before Lord’s. England crushed India in the first Test at Headingley, chasing 371 easily because of sloppy fielding and bowling from India. But India hit back hard in the second Test at Edgbaston, winning by 336 runs, thanks to Shubman Gill’s massive 269 and 161, and Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery bowling. Lord’s, where India have only won three times in 19 tries, was set for a big showdown. With a lively pitch and cloudy skies, both teams—India with Bumrah back and England with Jofra Archer—were ready for a fight.
The Match: Four Days of Fireworks
England batted first after winning the toss, scoring 387 runs. Joe Root smashed a century, and Brydon Carse added a gritty 56. Bumrah was India’s hero, taking 5 wickets for 74 runs, his name now on Lord’s famous honours board. India matched England’s score exactly, making 387 too—a rare tie! KL Rahul’s calm 100, Rishabh Pant’s bold 74, and Jadeja’s 72 kept India strong, even though Pant got run out before lunch.
In England’s second innings, India’s bowlers shone. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj struck early, while Jadeja and Akash Deep cleaned up, bowling England out for 192. India needed just 193 runs to win—a small target for a team with Gill, Rahul, and Pant. By the end of Day 4, India were 58/4, needing 135 more runs with six wickets left, setting up a thrilling final day.
Day 5: A Heartbreaking Finish
The last day at Lord’s was electric, with 30,000 fans cheering loudly. India’s chase started badly, with England’s fast bowlers Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer taking early wickets. By the 55th over, India were 138/8, needing 55 runs. It looked tough, but Ravindra Jadeja, India’s never-give-up guy, kept fighting. His unbeaten 61, including a gritty fifty, gave fans hope. With Mohammed Siraj at the other end, surviving bouncers and adding runs, India got closer.
But England stayed calm. Captain Ben Stokes bowled his heart out, taking 3 wickets, while Shoaib Bashir, despite a hurt finger, came back to bowl the final blow. In the 75th over, Bashir got Siraj out, with the ball rolling back to hit the stumps. India finished at 170, 22 runs short. Stokes, with 77 runs and 5 wickets, was named Player of the Match, his fourth at Lord’s—a record.
Stars of the Show
Jadeja was India’s hero, scoring 50+ in both innings, a feat only Vinoo Mankad had done before at Lord’s for India. Gill, leading the team, has 585 runs in the series, close to Rahul Dravid’s 2002 record. Pant passed MS Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian keeper. For England, Root became the first to score 3,000 Test runs against India, and Jamie Smith set a new record for English keepers at Lord’s with 400 runs. Bumrah and Akash Deep’s bowling kept India in the game, while England’s Stokes, Woakes, and Bashir sealed the win.
Why It Hit Home
This 22-run loss hurt Indian fans, especially after the big win at Edgbaston. It’s one of India’s closest defeats at Lord’s, like the 12-run loss to Pakistan in 1999. On X, fans called it a “match for the ages,” praising Jadeja but feeling the pain of the collapse. The loud Lord’s crowd, especially in the Long Room, made it a special day, even for Stokes. In India, where cricket is life, fans are debating dropped catches from the first Test and whether Shardul Thakur should play next.
What’s Next?
Two Tests are left—Manchester (July 23–27) and The Oval (July 31–August 4). India have won at Lord’s before in 2014 and 2021, so they can bounce back. Gill’s leadership, Bumrah’s bowling, and Jadeja’s all-round skills give hope. England, with their aggressive ‘Bazball’ style and Archer’s pace, will be tough, but India’s fighting spirit keeps them in the race for the Anderson-Gavaskar Trophy, named after cricket legends. Every Indian fan, from Mumbai to Madurai, will be cheering for a comeback!
This Lord’s match showed why Test cricket is so special—full of drama, heart, and passion. As India heads to Manchester, the battle is on, and the nation is ready for more
Last Updated on: Monday, July 14, 2025 10:47 pm by Mohammad Hussain Shaik | Published by: Mohammad Hussain Shaik on Monday, July 14, 2025 10:47 pm | News Categories: Sports
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