The third Test match between India and England played at Lord’s ended at a very exciting turn, but in the end the winning part of the hosts England came. As the fifth day’s game progressed, the thrill reached the peak, but India lost to the threshold of victory in the last moments.

India’s expectations broken on final wicket

When India needed 33 runs in the last session to win, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammad Siraj were present on the field. But England’s young spinner Shoaib Bashir also broke India’s last hope by bowling Siraj. India’s entire team lost the match by 22 runs.

Jadeja’s struggling innings

Ravindra Jadeja stood at one end and tried his best to keep Team India in the match. He added important runs while batting with restraint and patience, but due to lack of support from colleagues, he could not even win the team. This combative innings of Jadeja will be remembered by cricket lovers for a long time.

The last day was full of thrill

The tension was visible from the beginning on the last day of the match. The England bowlers kept pressure on the Indian batsmen with a stubborn line-length. India chased a small goal and shocked in the beginning. However, some time partnership between Pant and Jadeja raised hope, but then the Indian innings started collapsing as Pant was out.

Bashir and Vox did wonders

Shoaib Bashir and Chris Woakes played a key role in bowling for England. Taking a lot of advantage of the help from the pitch, Vox returned the Indian top order to the pavilion quickly. At the same time, Bashir took two important wickets, putting pressure on the lower order batsmen, including the final wicket.

A matter of concern for India

After this defeat, India has started harassing the danger of lagging behind in the series. The failure of batting order, especially the middle order, has now become a matter of concern for team management. The coaching staff and captain will have to seriously consider the further strategy.

England showed power

England introduced brilliant combative and restraint in this Test. He also returned in difficult circumstances and on the last day, he took his strategy to the end of accuracy. His bowling, especially the art of spin and reverse swing shocked India.