IND vs Eng 3rd Test Highlights: England defeated India by 22 runs in a thrilling match in the third Test match played at Lord’s to take a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. On the last day of the match on Monday, the English bowlers performed brilliantly, allout the Indian team for 170 runs and won the match.
Brief details of third Test match
In the Lord’s Test, England won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 387 runs in the first innings. In response, India also scored 387 runs, performing equal. The match was completely in balance, but England’s second innings and then the failure of India’s batsmen overturned the dice. The match was taken by England by 22 runs on the fifth day.
Root century in England’s first innings
For England, Joe Root played a brilliant innings of 104 runs and once again proved why he is counted among the veterans of Test cricket. Apart from them, Bridan Cars (56) and Jamie Smith (51) came to the lower order and took the team to a respectable score. For India, Bumrah, Siraj and Jadeja bowled well, but the patients of English batsmen brought 387 runs.
Rahul’s century in India’s first innings
KL Rahul played an excellent innings of 100 runs for India. He strengthened the team by performing both wrist and technology brilliantly. Rishabh Pant (74) and Ravindra Jadeja (72) contributed significantly with him. However, the middle order and lower order batting remained a bit staggering, due to which India could not lead. The score ended on par.
Challenging targets in England’s second innings
England’s team did not last long in front of Indian bowlers in the second innings. The entire team was reduced to 192 runs. Even in this innings, small contributions helped him to keep a challenging goal in front of India. Mohammad Siraj and Bumrah bowled tightly, but the score of England batsmen in the end proved decisive.
India’s wavering top orders
India had a target of 193 runs, it seemed ordinary on this pitch. But the England bowlers brought the Indian batsmen under pressure with brilliant swing and seam bowling. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill quickly returned to the pavilion. Rahul raised hopes for a while, but could not play long innings. India’s entire team was dismissed for 170 runs and England won the match by 22 runs. With this victory, England took a 2–1 lead in the series.
