LONDON – England defeated India by 22 runs in a thrilling Test match at Lord’s, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India was chasing a target of 193 runs on the final day but fell short, getting bowled out for 170 despite a fighting knock of 61 not out by Ravindra Jadeja. The match remained tense till the final moments when spinner Shoaib Bashir took the last wicket, dismissing Mohammed Siraj to seal England’s victory.
England captain Ben Stokes played a key role with both bat and ball. He also ran out India’s Rishabh Pant in a crucial moment, earning the Player of the Match award. Jofra Archer, making his comeback, provided important breakthroughs throughout the game.
Earlier, both teams had scored 387 runs in their first innings—an unusual event in Test cricket. The match remained evenly balanced until England’s disciplined bowling turned the game on the final day.
With two matches left in the series, England has the upper hand while India will aim for a comeback in the next Test in Manchester.
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