The third Test match between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground concluded with a dramatic finish as England defeated India by 22 runs, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series. Despite moments of brilliance, India’s defeat was marked by three major errors that proved costly.

Key Highlights:

  • England posted 287 & 215 in their two innings.
  • India replied with 264 in the first innings and 216 in the second.
  • Ravindra Jadeja’s 52 was the highest score in India’s second innings.
  • England bowlers consistently applied pressure, with Anderson, Wood, and Root chipping in with wickets.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Reckless Shot

Chasing 193 runs for victory, India’s innings began with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. However, Jaiswal fell for a duck, attempting an aggressive shot against Jofra Archer. His early dismissal gave England the momentum and disrupted India’s batting rhythm.

2. Losing 4 Wickets Late on Day 4

After restricting England to 192 in their second innings, India had a golden opportunity to take control. But by the end of Day 4, India had already lost four crucial wickets—Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, and Akashdeep. The lack of patience in the final session allowed England to claw back into the match.

3. Morning Collapse on Day 5

India’s hopes crumbled in the first session of Day 5 as KL Rahul (39), Rishabh Pant (9), and Washington Sundar (0) were dismissed in quick succession. Rahul’s promising innings ended prematurely, while Pant and Sundar failed to stabilize the chase. The middle-order collapse sealed India’s fate.

Series Outlook

With England now ahead 2–1, India must regroup quickly for the fourth Test at Headingley. The team’s ability to learn from these mistakes will be crucial in keeping the series alive.