India’s 22-run loss to England in the third Test of the five-match series wasn’t just a defeat. It was a reminder of how cruel and beautiful Test cricket can be — especially when played at the “Home of Cricket.”
Chasing a target of 193 runs might not sound daunting on paper, but in Lord’s conditions on a fifth-day pitch, even modest targets can feel like Everest. India began Day 5 needing 135 runs with six wickets in hand. A win would’ve not only boosted their confidence but also turned the series momentum in their favour.
Test cricket is often a tale of moments — small decisions, mini battles, and tiny errors that shift the tide. India vs England at Lord’s was exactly that.
But if there’s one image that will stay with us — it’s Ravindra Jadeja, bat raised, head held high, walking back not in defeat but in quiet dignity. A man who carried the weight of a nation’s hopes alone and almost made the impossible happen.
With this win, England now lead the series 2–1. The Lord’s victory gives them a crucial edge heading into the fourth Test at Old Trafford. For India, this will sting — not just because of the loss, but because of how close they came. The team will need to regroup, especially the top order, to keep the series alive.