Sun Jul 13 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India’s Seamers Dominate Morning Session, England’s Top Order Crumbling at Lord’s

**London, UK** – India’s pace attack ripped through England’s top order on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s, leaving the hosts reeling at 98 for 4 at lunch. Mohammed Siraj spearheaded the assault, taking two crucial wickets, while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep also contributed to the dismissals.

The variable bounce of the Lord’s pitch proved to be a major headache for the English batsmen. After a delayed start to the day due to the carry-over of India’s final over from Day 3, Siraj immediately made his presence felt, unsettling Zak Crawley early on.

While Ben Duckett initially looked comfortable, even scooping Siraj for a boundary, the Indian seamer had the final say, dismissing him with a well-directed delivery that resulted in a mistimed pull. Ollie Pope also struggled against the rising deliveries, eventually falling LBW to Siraj after India successfully reviewed the decision.

Nitish Reddy, brought into the attack as the first change bowler, removed Crawley, who edged a drive to Yashasvi Jaiswal at gully. Joe Root and Harry Brook attempted to stabilize the innings, briefly succeeding before Akash Deep, battling through a back issue, bowled Brook for 23.

Jasprit Bumrah returned for a late spell but was unable to add to the wickets column as Root and Ben Stokes saw out the session until lunch.

With England’s lead currently at 98 runs, India will be looking to maintain their momentum in the afternoon session and restrict the hosts to a manageable target.

**Brief Scores:**

England 387 & 98/4 (Harry Brook 23; Mohammed Siraj 2-11, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1-20) lead India 387 by 98 runs.

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