England vs India 3rd Test 2025, Day 5 Recap & Match Summary

July 14, 2025

The third Test of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, from July 10–14, 2025, culminated in a thrilling Day 5, with England edging out India by 22 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Day 5 saw India, chasing 193, bowled out for 170, despite a defiant 61* from Ravindra Jadeja. England’s bowlers, led by Ben Stokes and Shoaib Bashir, held their nerve in a tense finish. This blog recaps the key moments of Day 5 and summarizes the entire match, drawing from live updates and post-match reports.

Day 5 Recap

Day 5 at Lord’s on July 14, 2025, delivered a dramatic conclusion, with England defending 193 to secure a 22-run victory. India resumed at 58/4, needing 135 runs with KL Rahul (33*) and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. England’s bowlers, exploiting the pitch’s uneven bounce, dismantled India’s middle order, while Jadeja’s gritty fifty kept hopes alive until Shoaib Bashir’s final blow sealed the match.

Morning Session: India’s Collapse

India started cautiously, but Jofra Archer struck early, dismissing Rishabh Pant (9) by bowling him with a sharp in-swinger. Ben Stokes then trapped KL Rahul (39) lbw, a decision upheld on review, leaving India at 81/6. Washington Sundar (0) fell to Archer, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (13) was caught by Jamie Smith off Chris Woakes, reducing India to 112/8 at lunch, needing 81 runs. Jadeja’s resilience, alongside Jasprit Bumrah, kept India in the fight [BCCI, @BCCI; India Today].

Afternoon Session: Jadeja’s Defiance

Post-lunch, Jadeja (53* at lunch) and Bumrah (5) frustrated England with a 35-run stand. Stokes dismissed Bumrah, caught by substitute Sam Cook, leaving India at 147/9. Jadeja reached his fifty with a boundary off Stokes, but Mohammed Siraj’s resistance ended when Bashir, despite a finger injury, dismissed him for 4 in the 75th over, bowling India out for 170. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 61, his second 50+ score in the match, but it wasn’t enough [Times of India; ESPNcricinfo].

Key Performances

Ravindra Jadeja (61)*: His unbeaten 61, including a fifty, was India’s backbone, though insufficient to secure victory [Times of India].
Ben Stokes (2 wickets): Struck crucial blows, including Rahul and Bumrah, earning Player of the Match for his all-round contribution [Times of India].
Jofra Archer (2 wickets): Removed Pant and Sundar, exploiting the pitch’s bounce [BCCI, @BCCI].
Shoaib Bashir (1 wicket): Despite injury, delivered the match-winning dismissal of Siraj [India Today].
KL Rahul (39): Fought hard but fell to Stokes, ending India’s hopes of a stable chase [BCCI, @BCCI].

Challenges

Rishabh Pant’s Injury: Pant’s finger injury limited his impact, with Dhruv Jurel keeping wickets, weakening India’s batting [NDTV Sports].
Shubman Gill’s Errors: Gill’s Day 3 outburst over the ball change and tactical missteps, like Pant’s run-out, cost India momentum [X post, @bhaleraosarang].
Pitch Conditions: The Lord’s pitch, with variable bounce and turn, favored bowlers, making India’s chase challenging [ESPNcricinfo].
Shoaib Bashir’s Fitness: Bashir bowled through a finger injury, adding resilience to England’s effort [Cricbuzz].

Key Commentary Quotes

Commentator	Platform	Statement
Ravi Shastri	[Sky Sports Cricket]	“Jadeja’s fight was pure heart, but England’s bowlers were relentless. What a finish at Lord’s!”
Nasser Hussain	[BBC Sport]	“Stokes and Bashir stepped up when it mattered. This is why Lord’s is the Home of Cricket.”
Sanjay Manjrekar	[India Today]	“India’s collapse in the first hour of Day 5 was the turning point. Rahul and Jadeja couldn’t do it alone.”
Mike Atherton	[The Guardian]	“England’s nerve under pressure was the difference. Bashir’s final wicket was a warrior’s effort.”

Commentary Analysis

Ravi Shastri on Drama: Shastri’s comment captures the intensity of Jadeja’s resistance and England’s clinical finish [Sky Sports Cricket].
Nasser Hussain on Stokes: Hussain highlights Stokes’ leadership and Bashir’s courage, emphasizing England’s clutch performance [BBC Sport].
Sanjay Manjrekar on Collapse: Manjrekar pinpoints India’s early wickets on Day 5 as decisive, despite Rahul’s effort [India Today].
Mike Atherton on Bashir: Atherton praises Bashir’s grit, bowling through injury to seal the win [The Guardian].

Key Player Quotes

Player	Platform	Statement
Shubman Gill	[ANI, @ANI]	“We didn’t bat well in the last hour yesterday and the first hour today. One or two 50-run partnerships could’ve changed the game.”
Ben Stokes	[India Today]	“Bowling to win a Test for your country gets you going. Bashir, with a broken hand, was an absolute warrior.”
Ravindra Jadeja	[Times of India]	“I tried to keep us in the chase, but losing wickets early hurt us. We’ll fight back in the next Test.”
Jofra Archer	[BBC Sport]	“The pitch gave us enough, and we just had to keep hitting the right areas. Great team effort.”

Player Quote Analysis

Shubman Gill’s Reflection: Gill admits India’s batting failures in critical phases cost them, highlighting missed opportunities [ANI, @ANI].
Ben Stokes on Team Spirit: Stokes praises Bashir’s resilience and emphasizes the emotional high of winning at Lord’s [India Today].
Ravindra Jadeja’s Resolve: Jadeja’s comment reflects his determination and India’s intent to bounce back [Times of India].
Jofra Archer on Tactics: Archer underscores England’s disciplined bowling, exploiting the pitch effectively [BBC Sport].

Match Summary

The third Test was a fiercely contested affair, with both teams finishing their first innings at 387, only the ninth time in Test history for level scores. England’s first innings was anchored by Joe Root’s 104 and fifties from Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith, with Jasprit Bumrah’s 5-74 leading India’s bowling. India’s reply saw KL Rahul’s 100, Rishabh Pant’s 74, and Ravindra Jadeja’s 72, but England’s late strikes, led by Chris Woakes (3-84), kept them in the game [BBC Sport].

England’s second innings reached 192, with Washington Sundar’s 4-22, including Joe Root and Ben Stokes, triggering a collapse from 154/4. India’s chase of 193 faltered early, reaching 58/4 by Day 4’s end, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (4), Karun Nair (0), Shubman Gill (6), and Akash Deep (0) falling. On Day 5, India collapsed to 170, with Jadeja’s 61* and a 35-run stand with Bumrah offering resistance, but Stokes, Archer, and Bashir’s efforts secured England’s victory [ESPNcricinfo].

Key Moments

Day 1: England reached 251/4, with Joe Root (99*) and Ben Stokes steadying after Nitish Kumar Reddy’s two wickets [India Today].
Day 2: Bumrah’s 5-74 bowled England out for 387, while India reached 145/3, trailing by 242, with Rahul (53*) unbeaten [NDTV Sports].
Day 3: Rahul’s 100 and Jadeja’s 72 leveled scores at 387, but England took a 2-run lead after a fiery over [Crickit].
Day 4: Sundar’s 4-22 bowled England out for 192, but India slumped to 58/4, needing 135 on Day 5 [Firstpost].
Day 5: Jadeja’s 61* wasn’t enough as England’s bowlers, led by Stokes and Bashir, bowled India out for 170, winning by 22 runs [Times of India].

Stats Highlights

Lowest Totals Defended at Lord’s: 193 by England vs India, 2025, ranks fourth [Times of India].
Jadeja’s Milestone: Fourth Indian with 50+ scores in both innings at Lord’s, alongside Vinoo Mankad [Times of India].
Stokes’ Record: Fourth Player of the Match award at Lord’s, the most by any player [Times of India].
Root’s Catches: Broke Rahul Dravid’s record for most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper (211) [Sky Sports].

Controversies

Ball Change Row: India’s objections to the Day 2 ball change sparked tensions, with Gill’s confrontation with Zak Crawley escalating on Day 3 [NDTV Sports].
Gill’s Outburst: Gill’s gestures and sledging drew criticism from Jonathan Trott, impacting team focus [Outlook India].
Time-Wasting Tactics: Both teams accused each other, with Akash Deep’s physio call on Day 4 fueling debates [ESPNcricinfo].

Conclusion

Day 5 of the third Test was a fitting climax to a tightly contested match, with England’s bowlers outlasting India’s resilient batting, led by Ravindra Jadeja. The match, level at 387 after first innings, saw momentum swings, with Washington Sundar’s spin and England’s pace, led by Stokes and Bashir, proving decisive. Shubman Gill’s captaincy faced scrutiny, but India’s fight showed their depth. With England leading 2-1, the series heads to the fourth Test at Old Trafford, promising more drama in this enthralling Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

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