Sun Jul 13 13:34:36 UTC 2025: **India vs. England 3rd Test: Root Survives Early Scare as England Fights Back on Day 4**
**Lord’s, England -** England is staging a recovery against India on Day 4 of the third Test match at Lord’s, though not without a heart-stopping moment. Joe Root survived an early chance after lunch when he edged a delivery from Akash Deep. The catch was dropped by Indian wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, but the reprieve proved academic as the delivery was called a no-ball.
Root and Ben Stokes are currently at the crease, attempting to build a solid partnership after India made significant inroads into the English batting lineup in the morning session. Mohammed Siraj struck twice, while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep each claimed a wicket, leaving England at four down.
Despite India’s early success, England is showing resilience in the face of a strong Indian bowling attack. The visitors were bowled out for 387 late on Day 3, matching England’s first-innings total and setting the stage for a tense and competitive finish to the Test match. The match has seen fluctuating fortunes and remains evenly poised.
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