India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj has admitted that the outcome of the third Test at Lord’s still feels surreal, even after he and Ravindra Jadeja fought valiantly to keep India in contention. Siraj’s dismissal in a dramatic 10th-wicket stand ended India’s innings, handing England a thrilling victory in the five-match series.
Siraj had an impressive game with the ball, claiming four wickets across both innings, but it was his determined batting alongside Jadeja that captured headlines. The pair stitched together a gritty final-wicket partnership that extended past the Day 5 tea break, giving India a glimmer of hope in their 193-run chase. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Siraj and Jadeja resisted England’s attack with composure and grit.
The resistance ended heartbreakingly when a delivery from Shoaib Bashir glanced off Siraj’s bat and dislodged the stumps, leaving India all out for 170 — just 22 runs short of a sensational win.
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“It is still shocking to me. If you see carefully, a small pebble on the pitch caused the ball to bounce slightly and hit the stumps. That moment keeps popping up on reels, and it makes me emotional,” Mohammed Siraj told The Indian Express. He added, “We had almost lost that match, but we were back in the Test. I felt so comfortable batting there, I never thought I could get out.”
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The match was a showcase of high-quality Test cricket, with England resuming at 58/4 and then intensifying their pace assault to reduce India to eight down by lunch.
Despite Jadeja’s resilience and lower-order resistance, India’s hopes were dashed with Siraj’s dismissal in the 75th over. England’s bowlers, led by Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, each claimed three wickets, while Brydon Carse contributed two more, sealing a memorable and dramatic win for the hosts.
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Siraj’s performance, both with the bat and ball, remains a highlight of India’s spirited fightback at Lord’s, proving his capability as a true match-winner even in the toughest conditions.
