Lord's Test In Balance As England Take 2-Run Lead At Stumps On Day 3

In a gripping contest at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Team India matched England’s first-innings total of 387 before losing all their wickets.

The match now enters a crucial phase. The pitch at Lord’s has shown some wear, and the game is set up beautifully for the bowlers to make an impact.

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At the close of play on Day 3 of ongoing Lord’s Test between India and England, the match remains delicately poised. After both teams scored 387 runs in their respective first innings, England came out to bat late in the final session and ended the day with a narrow 2-run lead.

Openers Zak Crawley (2)* and Ben Duckett (0)* survived a brief but testing period under fading light, taking England to 2/0 at stumps.

The match now enters a crucial phase. The pitch at Lord’s has shown some wear, and the game is set up beautifully for the bowlers to make an impact. The second innings from both sides will be decisive, as any lead from here can put enormous pressure in the fourth innings chase.

India’s bowlers, led by Bumrah, will once again need to step up to put the hosts on the back foot. England, on the other hand, would be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and build a strong lead.

In a gripping contest at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Team India matched England’s first-innings total of 387 before losing all their wickets, ensuring the third Test of the series remains finely poised heading into the second half of the match.

After England posted 387 in their first innings, India responded with 387 all out in 119.2 overs, showcasing depth in their batting and resilience under pressure.

First Innings Summary

England, after electing to bat first, had put up a competitive total of 387, led by a century from Joe Root, who once again proved his class on home turf. The innings saw contributions from the middle order, but it was Root’s brilliance that gave the hosts a solid platform. Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball for India, picking up 5 wickets, and keeping England from running away with the score.

India’s reply began cautiously, with openers setting a solid base before England struck with a few quick wickets. However, KL Rahul held firm, scoring a magnificent century (100 off 177 balls), guiding the innings in difficult phases. He found strong support from Rishabh Pant, who counter-attacked with a fluent 74, despite nursing a finger injury.

Later in the innings, cameos from the lower order helped India push closer to England’s total. The tail wagged just enough to bring India level, with the team getting bowled out for 387 in the 120th over—a remarkable show of fight and patience.