Mon Jul 14 18:27:46 UTC 2025: **England Snatch Thrilling 22-Run Victory Over India at Lord’s**
**Lord’s, England** – In a nail-biting finish at Lord’s, England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, who provided late-order resistance, and support from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, India couldn’t chase down the target of 193.
England’s victory, orchestrated by key dismissals from Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes on Day 5, puts them ahead 2-1 in the five-match series.
Several factors contributed to India’s defeat:
* **Defensive Approach to Chase:** India’s cautious approach to the chase allowed English bowlers to dominate, with Archer and Stokes taking three wickets each in the second innings.
* **Pant-Rahul Run-Out:** A mix-up between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul led to an unnecessary run-out of the in-form Pant in the first innings, shifting the momentum.
* **Top-Order Failure:** Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair failed to provide a solid start, and the decision to use Akash Deep as a nightwatchman backfired.
* **Dropped Catch:** A crucial dropped catch of Jamie Smith by KL Rahul in the first innings proved costly as Smith went on to add valuable runs for England.
* **Excessive Extras:** Indian bowlers conceded a total of 63 extras across both innings, gifting away valuable runs.
England now leads the series 2-1, with the next Test promising more intense competition.
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