England succumbed to 192 runs during their second innings at Lord's on Sunday as India seized control of the third Test. Washington Sundar devastated the home team's batting order with figures of 4-22. The off-spinner dismissed key batsmen Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and captain Ben Stokes during a masterful bowling performance. England's collapse left India requiring 193 runs for victory and a 2-1 series lead. The tourists appeared well-positioned after both teams had scored 387 runs in their first innings.
India's chase began disastrously as their top order crumbled under pressure from England's pace attack. Yashasvi Jaiswal departed without scoring after skying a hook shot to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Jofra Archer. Karun Nair and captain Shubman Gill both fell leg before wicket to leave India struggling at 58-4 by stumps. Ben Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep during the final over to spark celebrations from the home crowd. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33 runs, providing India's lone resistance heading into Monday's decisive final day.
The match hinges on India's ability to score the remaining 135 runs with six wickets intact. England's bowlers applied relentless pressure throughout the evening session as wickets tumbled regularly. Rahul displayed characteristic elegance while accumulating boundaries against the challenging bowling attack. The final day promises dramatic cricket as both teams battle for supremacy at the home of cricket. Victory would give India a significant advantage in this five-match series.
India's chase began disastrously as their top order crumbled under pressure from England's pace attack. Yashasvi Jaiswal departed without scoring after skying a hook shot to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith off Jofra Archer. Karun Nair and captain Shubman Gill both fell leg before wicket to leave India struggling at 58-4 by stumps. Ben Stokes bowled nightwatchman Akash Deep during the final over to spark celebrations from the home crowd. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33 runs, providing India's lone resistance heading into Monday's decisive final day.
The match hinges on India's ability to score the remaining 135 runs with six wickets intact. England's bowlers applied relentless pressure throughout the evening session as wickets tumbled regularly. Rahul displayed characteristic elegance while accumulating boundaries against the challenging bowling attack. The final day promises dramatic cricket as both teams battle for supremacy at the home of cricket. Victory would give India a significant advantage in this five-match series.
