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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 14, 2025, 13:04:51 IST
India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 5: The third Test between India and England at Lord’s is set for a grandstand finish after a chaotic and gripping Day 4. England, staring down a first-innings deficit, managed just 192 in their second effort, giving India a 193-run target. But what looked like a manageable chase quickly turned tense, as the hosts knocked over four Indian batters before stumps.
England began the day in a solid position at 154-4, with Joe Root and Ben Stokes guiding them toward what seemed like a defendable total. But Washington Sundar changed the script with a brilliant spell of off-spin, claiming 4-22 – the best figures by an Indian spinner in England in over two decades. He bowled both Root and Stokes, then removed Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir to end England’s innings abruptly.
In reply, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck and then Karun Nair, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep in quick succession. KL Rahul remains unbeaten on 33, but the pitch has shown sharp bounce and variable pace, making batting tricky. England’s Brydon Carse and Stokes bowled with venom, with Carse picking up two wickets and Stokes cleaning up Deep on the final ball of the day.
The day wasn’t short on heat either. Stokes appeared to mock Rahul after the nightwatchman’s dismissal, continuing a theme of feisty exchanges after Gill had clapped sarcastically at England’s openers a day earlier.
India now need 135 more runs to win the Test and take a 2-1 series lead, while England require six wickets on a spicy pitch. With tempers flaring and pressure mounting, Day 5 promises to be an absolute thriller at the Home of Cricket.
IND vs ENG Live Score: The Lord’s Test - Redemption or ruin for India?
After dominating much of Day 3 with the ball, India crumbled with the bat on Day 4.
Now, they face their biggest test – chasing 193 on a minefield. Win, and they go 2-1 up. Lose, and questions will return about the batting order and mindset.
This could be a legacy-defining day for Rahul, Pant, and Gill’s leadership.
India vs England Live Score: England smell blood, India look to survive first hour
The first hour on Day 5 might be all that matters. If England can prise out Rahul or Pant early, the tail will be exposed.
But if the pair can see off the first 15 overs, India might gain control. With the ball only 17 overs old, it's still doing plenty. But a little patience can change everything.
IND vs ENG Live Score: All eyes on Rishabh Pant and Kl Rahul
The contrast is striking. Rahul, composed and steady, nudges and leaves.
Pant, instinctive and daring, pulls and sweeps. Their partnership, if it flourishes, could break England. If one fails, India will be vulnerable.
This calm-chaos dynamic may well decide the fate of the Lord’s Test.
India vs England Live Score: Can Rishabh Pant pull off a miracle at Lord’s?
India’s hopes might well rest on the counter-attacking brilliance of Rishabh Pant. Known for his fearless approach, Pant will likely walk in early on Day 5.
England will throw everything at him, but Pant has done it before – remember Gabba 2021? If he settles, the equation could change in a matter of overs.
With 135 still needed, Pant’s calculated aggression could be the difference between heartbreak and a famous win.
IND vs ENG Live Score: KL Rahul holds the key as India chase history at Lord’s
KL Rahul stands unbeaten on 33, with India still needing 135 runs to win the third Test. With the pitch misbehaving and England’s pacers breathing fire, the spotlight now shifts to Rahul’s experience and calmness.
On Day 4, he survived an early drop and watched partners fall around him. His ability to absorb pressure without panic will be critical.
India haven’t won a Test at Lord’s chasing a fourth-innings total over 150 in decades, but Rahul's resolve gives them hope.
India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Match Day 5: Day 4 at Lord’s delivered everything fans could hope for – high drama, fiery exchanges and a game teetering on the edge. After India bowled England out for 192 in the second innings, they were set a modest but tricky target of 193 to win the 3rd Test. But the pitch had other ideas. India stumbled to 58-4 at stumps, still 135 runs away, with England fired up and the crowd fully behind them.
England’s second innings started brightly at 154-4, but Washington Sundar turned the tide with a spell of 4-22, including key wickets of Root and Stokes. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj rattled England’s top order earlier in the day. Despite the modest target, England’s bowlers came hard, dismissing Jaiswal for a duck and Gill for just 6. KL Rahul hung on with 33* as Akash Deep was bowled on the final ball of the day by Stokes, who also mocked Rahul in a spicy exchange.
India need 135 runs on a challenging surface, England need six wickets. It’s anyone’s game heading into Day 5 of this thrilling Test series.
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