Here’s the live update from Day 5 of the India vs England 3rd Test at Lord’s:
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| England | 387 & 192 | — |
| India | 387 | 112/8 (Lunch) – chasing 193 (Reuters, The Indian Express) |
England’s bowlers dominated: Jofra Archer dismantled the lower order by taking two wickets (Pant & Washington Sundar) with raw pace and a sharp field catch (Reuters).
Ben Stokes trapped KL Rahul lbw for 39, with the review confirming the decision, shifting momentum firmly in England’s favor (Reuters).
Just before lunch, Chris Woakes removed Nitish Kumar Reddy (13), reducing India to 112/8 (Reuters).
The only resistance came from *Ravindra Jadeja (17)**, who is still at the crease with 81 runs needed.
Jofra Archer (ENG): Critical breakthroughs—bowled Pant and Washington Sundar with aggressive fast bowling (Reuters).
Ben Stokes (ENG): A vital lbw on KL Rahul, bowling the first over to start the day's pressure campaign .
Chris Woakes (ENG): Applied late-session pressure, snagging Reddy just before lunch (Reuters).
Ravindra Jadeja (IND): Steadying the ship post-collapse, unbeaten on 17 but under intense pressure to hold the end.
England is now just one wicket away from clinching the match and leading the series 2–1. The spotlight is on Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj (not out) to resist—but with 81 still to get under a relentless bowling attack, India faces a daunting final session.
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