{"id":1852,"date":"2025-07-14T10:59:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:35:02","slug":"india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/","title":{"rendered":"India vs. England 3rd Test at Lord\u2019s: Thrilling Final Day Awaits as India Need 135 Runs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#India_vs_England_3rd_Test_at_Lords_Thrilling_Final_Day_Awaits_as_India_Need_135_Runs\" >India vs. England 3rd Test at Lord\u2019s: Thrilling Final Day Awaits as India Need 135 Runs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#Match_Situation\" >Match Situation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#Washington_Sundars_Impact\" >Washington Sundar\u2019s Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#Key_Moments\" >Key Moments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#What_to_Expect_on_Day_5\" >What to Expect on Day 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/news.quickembassy.com\/en\/india-vs-england-3rd-test-at-lords-thrilling-final-day-awaits-as-india-need-135-runs\/#Why_This_Match_Matters\" >Why This Match Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_vs_England_3rd_Test_at_Lords_Thrilling_Final_Day_Awaits_as_India_Need_135_Runs\"><\/span>India vs. England 3rd Test at Lord\u2019s: Thrilling Final Day Awaits as India Need 135 Runs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 3rd Test match between India and England at Lord\u2019s has reached a gripping climax on July 14, 2025, with India needing 135 runs to secure victory on the final day, holding six wickets in hand. The match, part of the 2025 World Test Championship series, has been a rollercoaster, with both teams showcasing resilience and skill.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Situation\"><\/span>Match Situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At the close of Day 4, India\u2019s chase of a challenging target was rocked early by England\u2019s fiery pacer Jofra Archer, who dismissed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, leaving India in a precarious position. However, the experienced duo of KL Rahul and Shubman Gill steadied the innings, with support from the middle order, setting up a tantalizing finish. With 135 runs still required and six wickets remaining, the outcome hangs in the balance, promising a nail-biting day of cricket at the Home of Cricket.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington_Sundars_Impact\"><\/span>Washington Sundar\u2019s Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">India\u2019s spinner Washington Sundar played a pivotal role in keeping India in the game. His disciplined bowling in England\u2019s second innings restricted their lead, picking up crucial wickets, including that of England\u2019s centurion Zak Crawley. Sundar\u2019s ability to exploit the Lord\u2019s surface, combined with disciplined pace bowling from Jasprit Bumrah, ensured England couldn\u2019t run away with the game, setting a target that, while steep, remains achievable.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Moments\"><\/span>Key Moments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tight\" dir=\"ltr\" data-tight=\"true\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Jofra Archer\u2019s Breakthrough<\/strong>: Archer\u2019s fiery spell saw him dismiss the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal early in India\u2019s chase, sending shockwaves through the dressing room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Zak Crawley\u2019s Century<\/strong>: England\u2019s second innings was bolstered by Crawley\u2019s resilient ton, supported by Joe Root, setting a challenging target for India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>India\u2019s Response<\/strong>: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill\u2019s gritty partnership has kept India\u2019s hopes alive, with the likes of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja still to come.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_on_Day_5\"><\/span>What to Expect on Day 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The final day at Lord\u2019s promises high drama. England\u2019s bowling attack, led by Archer and supported by spinners Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir, will aim to exploit early morning conditions to trigger a collapse. For India, Rahul and Gill\u2019s experience, combined with Pant\u2019s aggressive batting, could tilt the scales. The Lord\u2019s pitch, offering some turn and variable bounce, will test both teams\u2019 skills and nerves.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Match_Matters\"><\/span>Why This Match Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A victory for India would give them a crucial lead in the series and boost their World Test Championship standings. For England, defending the target would reaffirm their resurgence under Ben Stokes\u2019 leadership. With the series finely poised, the outcome at Lord\u2019s could shape the narrative for the remaining Tests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India vs. England 3rd Test at Lord\u2019s: Thrilling Final Day Awaits as India Need 135 Runs The 3rd Test match between India and England at Lord\u2019s has reached a gripping climax on July 14, 2025, with India needing 135 runs to secure victory on the final day, holding six wickets in hand. 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