Cricket
IND vs ENG: India, England Locked in Tense Battle as Lord’s Test Hangs in Balance
Ray Sportz Web Desk: In a thrilling twist at Lord’s, India matched England’s first-innings total of 387 on Day 3 of the third Test, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. KL Rahul stood tall with a sublime century, while Rishabh Pant’s explosive 74 and Ravindra Jadeja’s composed knock steadied India’s innings after early setbacks.
However, Pant’s untimely run-out just before lunch—after a 141-run partnership with Rahul—shifted momentum slightly. England’s bowlers, led by the returning Jofra Archer, who clocked 90+ mph speeds, capitalized to wrap up India’s innings in the final session.
England ended the day at 2/0 in their second innings, holding a slender 2-run lead, with the match intriguingly poised heading into Day 4.
With the series level at 1–1, both teams now face a virtual one-innings shootout at the iconic venue, promising a dramatic finish to a hard-fought contest.