London, July 14, 2025 – England are on the verge of a thrilling victory against India in the third Test of the ongoing five-match series, being played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
As lunch was called on the fifth and final day, England needed just two more wickets to wrap up the match, while India were 81 runs away from pulling off an improbable win.
The game has swung back and forth, with both England and India displaying moments of brilliance. In the first innings, both sides posted identical scores of 387 runs, creating a rare level playing field. However, England gained the upper hand in the second innings by putting up a competitive total of 192 runs on a pitch that began to favor the bowlers.
Chasing 193 for victory, India found themselves struggling at 112 for 8 by the end of the first session on Day 5. The England bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer, proved too hot to handle. Archer picked up three key wickets, while Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse chipped in with two wickets each, rattling India’s middle and lower order.
India’s batters were unable to establish strong partnerships in the face of relentless England bowling. KL Rahul stood out as the top scorer in India’s second innings with a determined 39, but lacked support from the other end as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.
This Test has significant implications, as both India and England had won one match each in the series prior to this contest. The outcome at Lord’s will give the winning side a crucial 2-1 lead going into the final two matches.
Cricket fans around the world remain on edge as England eye a memorable win at the Home of Cricket, while India still have a glimmer of hope if their tailenders can pull off a miracle. The final session promises high drama in what has already been a captivating Test match.