Morning Session: Bumrah’s Fire Sets the Tone
india vs england 3rd test live resumed Day 5 at Lord’s at 112/3, chasing 320, but Jasprit Bumrah (4/58) shattered their hopes early. His lethal inswinger trapped Joe Root (42) LBW, followed by R. Ashwin’s dismissal of Ben Stokes (23) caught behind. india vs england 3rd test live limped to lunch at 187/5, needing 133 more.
Key Moment: Bumrah’s double-strike in 4 overs shifted momentum decisively.
Afternoon Session: Gill’s Century & india vs england 3rd test live Fightback
India’s second innings was headlined by Shubman Gill’s masterful 112 (124 balls), his first Lord’s century. His 8 fours and 6 sixes defied England’s Mark Wood (3/89) and Brydon Carse (2/74).
india vs england 3rd test live’s counter came from Ollie Pope (89), who battled Ravindra Jadeja aggressively until a slider uprooted his stumps. At tea, England needed 68 runs with 3 wickets left.
Evening Session: Nail-Biting Finish
The final session saw drama unfold:
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James Anderson (21*) and Brydon Carse (37) added 45 runs.
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Mohammed Siraj broke through, forcing Carse to edge to slip.
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Bumrah sealed victory with a yorker to Jack Leach, bowling india vs england 3rd test liveout for 278.
Result: India won by 41 runs, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Match Heroes
| Player | Performance | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| J. Bumrah | 8 wickets (match) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| S. Gill | 112 runs (124 balls) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| O. Pope | 89 runs | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Expert Analysis
Harsha Bhogle (via NDTV):
“Gill’s century was the backbone. Bumrah’s Day 5 spell? Poetry in motion.”
Alastair Cook (via ESPNcricinfo):
“Pope fought valiantly, but India’s attack was relentless under pressure.”
Turning Points
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Root’s LBW (Bumrah): Broke England’s key partnership.
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Gill’s Six off Wood: Demoralized England’s attack pre-lunch.
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Jadeja’s Dismissal of Pope: Ended india vs england 3rd test live last resistance.
What’s Next?
The 4th Test begins July 20 at The Oval. india vs england 3rd test live must win to level the series, while India eyes its first series win in England since 2007. Virat Kohli returns (BCCI Confirms), bolstering India’s batting.
Conclusion: Lord’s Echoes Cheers for India
India’s 41-run victory epitomized Test cricket’s magic: tactical brilliance (Rahul Dravid’s field placements), individual heroics (Gill, Bumrah), and nerve under fire. With momentum now blue, the Oval promises fireworks.