🏏 India vs England 3rd Test Match at Lord’s 2025: A Thrilling Battle Ends with England Winning by 22 Runs
Cricket fans witnessed an epic Test encounter at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, from July 10 to July 14, 2025, as England defeated India by a narrow margin of 22 runs. With this heart-pounding win, England took a 2–1 lead in the five-match series.
🧾 Match Overview
- 🗓 Date: July 10–14, 2025
- 🏟 Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
- 🏆 Result: England won by 22 runs
- 📊 Series Status: England lead 2–1
🏴☠️ England 1st Innings: 312 All Out
After winning the toss, England chose to bat and posted a competitive 312 on the board.
- Joe Root led the batting charge with a classy 86 off 176 balls.
- Ollie Pope contributed with a solid 59.
- Jasprit Bumrah was India’s star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 67 runs.
- Ravindra Jadeja spun a web to grab 3 wickets.
🇮🇳 India 1st Innings: 297 All Out
India responded with a strong batting effort but fell short by 15 runs.
- Captain Shubman Gill impressed with a composed 74.
- Rishabh Pant played a breezy 48-run knock, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
- England’s all-rounder Chris Woakes was the standout bowler with a 5-wicket haul (5/54), exploiting the overcast conditions perfectly.
🏏 England 2nd Innings: 177 All Out
In their second innings, England failed to capitalize on the lead and folded for just 177.
- Ben Stokes scored a fighting 43.
- Mohammed Siraj shone with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for just 38 runs.
- India was back in the game with a chaseable target of 193 runs.
🔥 India’s 2nd Innings: 170 All Out – Agonizingly Close!
India began their chase confidently, but England’s disciplined bowling turned the tables.
- Wickets tumbled quickly as India went from 83/3 to 140/9.
- Ravindra Jadeja stood firm with an unbeaten 61, fighting a lone battle.
- With just 23 runs needed and one wicket in hand, the match reached a dramatic climax.
- England finally bowled India out for 170, sealing a 22-run win.
🏅 Player of the Match: Chris Woakes
- Match Figures: 7 wickets
- Vital lower-order runs in both innings
- Game-changer with the ball in crunch situations
🧠 Key Highlights of the Test Match
- Lord’s Pitch Drama: Seam movement on Days 1 & 2 and bounce on Day 4 tested every batter.
- Captaincy Calls: Shubman Gill’s field placements and Joe Root’s bowling changes added flair.
- Crowd Buzz: Lord’s was filled with Indian fans waving flags, and the final day saw over 25,000 spectators.
- Tail-End Resistance: India’s last-wicket partnership between Jadeja and Siraj gave hope but fell just short.
📈 Series Recap So Far:
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st Test – Headingley | England won by 5 wickets |
| 2nd Test – Edgbaston | India won by 336 runs |
| 3rd Test – Lord’s | England won by 22 runs |
🔜 4th Test: Old Trafford, Manchester – Starts July 23, 2025
🌍 What This Means for the ICC World Test Championship
- England now gains crucial WTC points.
- India, still in contention, needs to win the remaining two Tests to win the series.
📺 How to Watch the Upcoming Matches
- 📱 Streaming: Hotstar, SonyLIV
- 📺 TV: Star Sports, Sky Sports Cricket
- 🌐 Live Scores: Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo
📌 Final Thoughts
The 3rd Test at Lord’s was Test cricket at its finest—full of drama, grit, and brilliance from both sides. With the series delicately poised at 2–1, the next match at Old Trafford promises even more fireworks. Can India bounce back, or will England seal the series?
Stay tuned for updates and in-depth coverage of the rest of the India vs England 2025 Test series.