The third Test at Lord’s has turned into an unforgettable cliffhanger, with England just one wicket away from sealing a famous win, while India still dares to dream, thanks to a defiant Ravindra Jadeja. The visitors, chasing 193, are hanging by a thread as Mohammed Siraj joined Jadeja at the crease with over 40 runs still to get. The game has see-sawed dramatically, and as things stand, it’s anyone’s contest.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah – often too eager with the pull shot – fell victim to his instincts yet again, top-edging one that handed England a crucial breakthrough. With India down to their final wicket, Jadeja reviewed an on-field lbw decision and survived, immediately responding with a thunderous six, keeping the fight alive and the fans on the edge of their seats.

BUMRAH GONE! ❌

Just one more needed now 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aT2offJ2ZN

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 14, 2025

Day 5 at Lord’s began with India 58/4, chasing a target that had initially looked manageable. But England’s bowlers, especially Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, had other plans. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early duck set the tone before Karun Nair fell for 14. Captain Shubman Gill lasted only nine balls before being trapped plumb by Carse. Akash Deep, sent in as a nightwatchman, couldn’t survive the final over of Day 4 and was bowled by Ben Stokes.

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KL Rahul stood tall with an unbeaten 33 but couldn’t shepherd the innings beyond the early collapse. Rishabh Pant, despite some early promise, was dismissed by a Jofra Archer peach on Day 5. Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy also fell under pressure, with Reddy’s dismissal drawing attention for the sledging he faced from Harry Brook.

Earlier in the match, both teams posted identical 387 totals in the first innings. For India, Rahul’s century, along with key fifties from Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, matched England’s resistance led by Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and Brydon Carse.

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However, in the second innings, England faltered for just 192, undone by some disciplined bowling. Washington Sundar led with 4 wickets, supported by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with two each. Now, with India nine down and Jadeja fighting alone, all eyes are on whether India can script a miracle or if England will snatch victory in what’s shaping up to be another classic at the Home of Cricket.