England and India faced off in a third Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The match ended with England winning by just 22 runs. It was one of the most exciting games of the series so far, with great performances from both sides. England now lead the five-match series 2–1, gaining a big advantage going into the next game.
Ben Stokes leads England to victory in third Test at Lord’s
England captain Ben Stokes was the heart of his team’s victory in the third Test match against India at Lord’s. From the start of the game until the final moment, he gave everything on the field.
His performance with both the bat and ball showed why he is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket today.In the first innings, Stokes played a strong knock, scoring 44 runs when his team needed him most. He stayed calm and played smart cricket while wickets were falling around him.
In the second innings, he added another valuable 33 runs, giving England a fighting total to defend. Even though these may not seem like big scores, they came at difficult moments and made a big difference in the match.
England bowlers stop India’s fightback on final day
India needed 193 runs to win on the last day. England’s bowlers started strong and took early wickets. India were 112 for 8 by lunchtime, but Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah put up a strong fight. Jadeja scored 61 not out, and Bumrah defended well to support him. It looked like India might chase down the target, but England stayed calm.
Young spinner Shoaib Bashir bowled the final wicket, knocking out Mohammed Siraj, who tried to block the ball but hit it onto his stumps. That wicket gave England the win, and the home fans at Lord’s cheered loudly in celebration.
Jofra Archer shines on return to England Test squad
Jofra Archer, one of England’s fastest and most exciting bowlers, made a brilliant return to Test cricket in the third match against India at Lord’s. After being away from the game due to injury, Archer showed that he had not lost his touch. His comeback performance was full of pace, confidence, and skill, and it played a big role in England’s thrilling 22-run victory.
Right from the beginning, Archer bowled with great rhythm and speed. His deliveries regularly reached high speeds, troubling India’s top-order batsmen.
He picked up important wickets in both innings, helping England keep pressure on India at key moments in the match. His bowling was not only fast but also accurate, and he forced the batters to make mistakes with his clever use of short balls and movement off the pitch.
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