India Falls Short Against England in Thrilling Test

India`s thrilling 22-run loss to England at Lord`s highlights Jadeja`s fight and Pant`s costly run out.

India faced a narrow defeat against England in the 3rd Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord`s, losing by just 22 runs after being bowled out for 170 while chasing a target of 193. The match concluded on July 16, 2025, and was marked by a tightly contested battle, with both teams posting identical first-innings totals of 387. However, England`s last three wickets added a crucial 116 runs, leading to a rare first-innings tie.

In India`s second innings, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the top scorer with a resilient 61 off 181 balls, while KL Rahul contributed 39 off 58 deliveries. Unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against England`s disciplined bowling attack, with Ben Stokes claiming 3/48 and Jofra Archer taking 3/55.

Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India in England`s second innings, taking 4/22, while Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2/38. Key moments included Rishabh Pant`s run out on 74 just before lunch on Day 3, which shifted momentum back to England. Analysts noted that India`s inability to build significant partnerships ultimately cost them the match. Following the game, England was docked two points in the 2025-27 World Test Championship standings for a slow over-rate, but India’s standing remained unaffected.

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