ENG vs IND 2025: 3 moments where India lost 3rd Test
India lost a thrilling contest despite valiant efforts by Ravindra Jadeja.
2. India's top order fails in the second innings
Chasing 193 in the second innings on late Day 4 and then on the final day at the uneven Lord’s pitch was never going to be easy. But the talented Indian batting line-up had everything in it to reach there. However, poor choice of shots from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair and some brilliant bowling by Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes ensured India lost their top order for just 58 runs.
On day five, things got worse as KL Rahul was dismissed for 39 and in-form Rishabh Pant fell cheaply as well. If it were not for Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 and some brilliant resistance from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, India could have lost by a bigger margin than 22 runs. The chase might have been possible with a steady start from top order, but lack of partnerships proved to be India’s undoing.
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