ENG Vs IND 3rd Test 2025 Highlights:
The Test match between India and England at the historic Lord's ground felt like a movie's plot. England defeated India by 22 runs, but the real spotlight was on the extraordinary performances of all-rounders Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja.
In the first innings, both teams were evenly matched, both concluding their innings with 387 runs. However, the true excitement emerged in the second innings, marking an intense contest between Jadeja and Stokes. The audience witnessed a remarkable display with both bat and ball.
England's captain Stokes showcased brilliance not only in leadership but also in bowling. Whenever India seemed to gain momentum, Stokes would step in and secure crucial wickets. His spells reflected both passion and responsibility, with continuous and tiresome efforts. Stokes' stats were 44, 2/63 in the first innings and 33 runs, 3/48 in the second.
On the other side, for India, Ravindra Jadeja led the charge with resilience. As wickets kept falling, Jadeja stood firm, batting with patience and courage, instilling hope of victory for India. Every run narrated his story of struggle. Jadeja scored 72 runs in the first innings and remained tenacious with 61 runs (181 balls) in the second. Notably, his partnerships with Bumrah and Siraj were noteworthy and memorable.
Ultimately, someone had to lose, but in this match, there truly were no losers, only victors in cricket. And more significantly, triumph for Test cricket. In an era dominated by T20, it was magnificent to witness the gripping beauty of Test cricket, challenging to imagine but witnessed in reality.
This is what makes Test cricket fascinating - every session brings a twist, every day tells a new story. Jadeja and Stokes wrote one such unforgettable tale that cricket enthusiasts will cherish forever. Overall, this match reiterated that nothing compares to Test cricket's palpable excitement, spirit, and elegance. Long live Test cricket...
