IND vs ENG Live Commentary 2025

3rd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London

ENDED

ENG

387/10 (112.3) | 192/10

3rd TestMatch EndedEngland beat India by 22 runs

IND387/10 (119.2) | 170/10

England beat India by 22 runs

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Commentary

74.5

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajOUT! BOWLED! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES AT LORD'S! What an unfortunate way to get out and Siraj just cannot believe his luck here! As said by Ravi Shastri on air it will need a crane to get him out of there. He is on his haunches and in absolute disbelief. A few English players come towards him and offer commiserations. Coming to the delivery Bashir loops the ball above the batter's eyeline and lands it outside off. It pitches and just spins back enough from the rough with some bounce. Mohammed Siraj hangs back and across to pat it down to the pitch but the ball drops on the surface and spins behindand trickles back to the stumps. It just kisses the leg stump and has enough sting to dislodge the bail. The English players engulf Bashir as he skates around the Lord's in jubilation. He does not care about his left hand being injured and is over the moon. The hosts take a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. ENGLAND WIN BY 22 RUNS!

74.4

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajPitched full and flighted around offSiraj leans and taps it on the bounce to silly point.

74.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaDrags the length backon middle. Jadeja hangs deep in the crease and tucks it to the vacant square leg region for a single.

74.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaDrifting into the batter on middle and legJadeja pushes it gently back to Bashir.

74.1

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaLooped above the eyelinefull and on middle. Jadeja with a slight shimmy ahead keeps it out.

Over 74

73.6

Jofra Archer to Mohammed SirajOUCH! That's some nasty stuff! The body is attacked on the shorter length. Siraj tries to sway from the lineand takes his eyes off. But the ball just does not rise enough and smashes into his left shoulder. That must have stung him real hard and he is evidently in some discomfort.

73.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBowls from a wider angle does Archer on a good length Jadeja throws his bat and slashes it to deep backward point. Shoaib Bashir from deep cover sprints to his right and slides to intercept the ball. While doing sohe grazes his hurt and strapped left hand on the ground and looks hurt. A single taken. But a fantastic work in the deep by Bashir.

73.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShort and into the pitch but wayward down legJadeja gets inside the line to leave.

73.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull and around the fourth stumpJadeja draws the front foot out and solidly blocks it out.

73.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShoots a short delivery on offJadeja arches back and lets it fly back.

73.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaHalf an appeal for LBW but not given! Archer is not so sure but there seemed to be an inside edge. Full and angling into the batternipping from the deck. Jadeja looks to work across and gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

Over 73

72.6

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajFlights it up fuller and on offSiraj plans the front foot out and blocks it on the surface.

72.5

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajFull and turning in from middleSiraj taps it gently to the mid-wicket region.

72.4

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaTap and run! Floated up full and around offJadeja takes a giant stride forward and eases it out to the off side and just skates through for a single. Siraj responds well and they get one.

72.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaToo full with flight given on offJadeja lunges forward and blocks.

72.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaSlowish delivery on legwith some extra bounce and spin. Jadeja looks to sweep but misses and the ball pops off his chest.

72.1

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajTossed up nicelyfull and spinning into the batter. Siraj leans on to flick but inside edges and the ball lobs off the front pad and drops in the vacant silly point region on the off side. They scamper through for a quick single.

Over 72

71.6

Jofra Archer to Mohammed SirajTwo men in the short leg region with Pope right near the strip. Short from Archer on middleSiraj shuffles inside the line and mistimes the pull shot behind square on the leg side for a single. Siraj will have the strike in the next over.

71.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaTakes the single now! Back of a length on offJadeja hangs in the crease and pats it into the cover region. Archer goes after the ball and the batters cross over.

71.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA snorter! Not far away from the outside edge. Full and skidding low through the surfaceand then straightening up. Jadeja fiddles at the delivery and is beaten on the outside edge.

71.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNot much bounce on a hard length at 132 kph outside off. Jadeja shapes to play the square cut to the off sidebut ends up chopping it onto the surface and the ball dribbles behind.

71.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull and outside offinviting him to poke at it. Jadeja leans on but lets it pass.

71.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNips away from off on a lengthJadeja blocks it out to the cover region.

Over 71

70.6

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajFlight given full and on the stumpsSiraj pats it to the leg side.

70.5

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajProdigious turn from middle on a lengthgoing across the leg stump line with some bounce. Siraj gets a bit too across and misses to lay the bat on it and the ball clips the thigh pad. It lobs behind to the leg slip fielder.

70.4

Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed SirajSharp turn from outside off on a lengthSiraj rocks back and taps it out to the off side.

70.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaPitched very fulland on the leg stump. Jadeja clips it all along the turf to deep backward square leg for a single. Siraj has three balls to negotiate.

70.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaPulls the length back on offJadeja hangs back and punches it to Bashir.

70.1

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaSlides down leg full in lengthJadeja misses the flick and it is grabbed by Smith to his right.

Over 70

69.6

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajAwkwardly done but Mohammed Siraj survives! Stokes bends his back and goes into the wicket. At the badge of the helmetSiraj lifts his front leg and the ball gets big on him but manages to help it down towards deep backward square leg. That will be TEA on Day 5!

69.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOn middle on a nagging lengthJadeja gets behind the line and taps it in the vacant mid-wicket region. Stokes gets across to his left and unintentionally gets in the way of Siraj. Siraj ends up dropping his bat but completes the single.

69.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaNearly sneaked through! On a short of a lengthon the line of the off stump. A bit of nip back and Jadeja tries to jab it away on the leg side. Gets an inside edge onto the back pad and it rolls towards gully.

69.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaPlay and a miss! A ripper from Ben Stokes! Ben goes into the wicket and gets the ball to cut away off the surface on a back of a lengthJadeja fiddles at the delivery away from his body but is lucky not to nick this one behind.

69.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaStokes lands it nice and full on offJadeja eases it to deep cover but does not run.

69.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaSliding down leg on a short of a lengthRavindra Jadeja misses out on the tickle. The ball clips the thigh pad and rolls to the right of the keeper.

Over 69

68.6

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajBrydon Carse goes for the bluff. Pitches it up on offSiraj presents the full face of the bat and knocks it through the vacant mid off region. Sam Cook from cover gives it a chase and hauls it in. Two runs taken. India need 31 more runs.

68.5

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajOllie Pope at silly mid on is joined by Ben Stokes to his left. On a hard length angled in at the ribsSiraj gets inside the line and helps it away to deep backward square leg. No single taken.

68.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaThis is on a short of a length outside offJadeja stays leg side of the ball and slaps it to deep point for a single.

68.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA good effort ball by Carse. Dug in short around the left shoulder of the batterRavindra Jadeja sways away.

68.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaAt the stumps on a lengthflicked to deep backward square leg.

68.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFrom around the wicket Brydon goes full on the off stumpJadeja covers the line and defends.

Over 68

67.6

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajSiraj survives and the crowd erupts! Short on middleSiraj does well to get on top of the bounce and push it wide of the forward short leg fielder.

67.5

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajBack of a length on middleSiraj glances this one on the bounce to leg slip.

67.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFrom round the wicket on a fuller length on middleJadeja pushes it towards the vacant mid on region and takes one. Stokes has two balls to bowl at Mohammed Siraj!

67.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length on middleJadeja pulls it along the ground to deep square leg and doesn't take the single.

67.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOn a length on offJadeja looks to defend it and gets an underedge that almost chops it back onto the off stump.

67.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! EDGED AND OVER THE SLIP CORDON! That will be FIFTY for Jadeja! Back of a length outside offJadeja flashes and flashes hard at that one as the ball goes over the slip cordon for a four. No sword celebration from the all-rounder as he knows the job is far from being done. Four fifties in a row for Jadeja and he has kept the flame of the chase ignited for the Indians.

Over 67

66.6

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajBack of a length on middleSiraj hops a bit as he blocks it towards mid on.

66.5

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajLength ball on middleSiraj gets behind the line of the ball and blocks it back to the bowler.

66.4

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajAnd again! On a back of a length on middle and legthis kicks up a bit and Siraj fends it uppishly to the right of the man at short leg.

66.3

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajOn a lengthon middle. Flicked to short square leg.

66.2

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajAlmost! Length ball on middle seaming into the right-hander Siraj defends it with soft hands as he takes the top hand off the handle. The ball lands just short of the forward short leg fielderOllie Pope who dived in front and looked to grab it with his right hand.

66.1

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajBack of a lengthaimed at the body. Siraj ducks under it as he leaves it alone.

Over 66

65.6

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! That's played through the gap! Stokes hurls it full and around off and middle. Ravindra Jadeja picks the length in a trice and whips it through the vacant deep backward square leg region for a boundary. That target now shrinks to 39 for India!

65.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaToo wide on off on a length. Jadeja reaches at it and tries to work to the off sidebut misses and falls over.

65.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaAnother one that just dies on the pitch. Full and outside off nibbling away Jadeja pushes at itbut gets beaten on the outside edge. Smith collects it behind as the ball dribbles towards him.

65.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaShort of a lengthangling on middle. Jadeja swivels and pulls it through square leg.

65.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaSlower and fuller outside off Ravindra Jadeja leaves and the ball goes on a couple of bounces to the keeper. Smith there fumbles to gather itbut manages to keep it away from the helmet behind him.

65.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFractionally full and outside offJadeja cuts it in front of square to deep cover.

Over 65

64.6

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajA proper bouncer on offSiraj ducks.

64.5

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajSilly mid on ambushing Siraj. Targets the body on a length jagging in. Siraj tries to duck under itbut the ball just dies on the bounce and he takes his eyes off as well in evasive action. Manages to fend it to the right of Ollie Pope at silly mid on.

64.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaHard length outside offJadeja punches it through point for a single. 150 is up for India and that brings in some cheers.

64.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaLands full and outside offJadeja pushes it to the right of the bowler. Carse stops it.

64.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaAttacks the stumpsa slower one at 117 kph. Jadeja makes room at first but adjusts to steer it to the leg side.

64.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull and around off at 135 kphJadeja gets on front foot and drives it along the turf to long off.

Over 64

63.6

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajEdged but Siraj sustains! Back of a length on offnipping away. Siraj gets squared up but plays with soft hands and the ball goes off the outside edge in front of gully.

63.5

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajInto the surface but that goes way down leg. Siraj lets it pass through and Jamie Smith dives to his left and gathers it.

63.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaWide on off on a lengthJadeja liberates his arms and cuts it to deep backward point for a single. Siraj to face the last two deliveries again.

63.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBowls another slower yorker on offJadeja shovels it out and works it through mid on.

63.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaShortish delivery outside offJadeja drags it with the pull shot to deep mid-wicket.

63.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA slower yorker at 117 kph on offJadeja drills it to mid on.

Over 63

62.6

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajSiraj manages to survive! Full againnipping back into the batter. Siraj again with the forward defence.

62.5

Brydon Carse to Mohammed SirajFull and on the stumpsSiraj brings the bat in front of the pad and blocks it back to the bowler.

62.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaTakes the single on the fourth ball and leaves Siraj to face the last two balls. A searing yorker from Carse in front of the stumpsJadeja tries to flick it away but the ball goes off the leading edge and runs wide of gully to deep third for a single.

62.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaShort of a good length outside offJadeja stands tall and cuts it square to deep backward point.

62.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaInto the stumps on a lengthJadeja blocks it off the back foot.

62.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a lengthat 134 kph. Jadeja hangs back and taps it out to the backward point region. The man from gully gets to it.

Over 62

61.6

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajOn top of middleon a short length. Siraj rides the bounce and taps it onto the surface with soft hands.

61.5

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajGood length on middleSiraj dabs it back to the bowler.

61.4

Ben Stokes to Mohammed SirajNagging length outside offSiraj leaves.

61.3

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahOUT! STRAIGHT UP IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Stokes again with the breakthrough and England are now just one wicket away! Bumrah runs out of patience! Stokes sticks to bowling short into the pitch on off. Jasprit Bumrah tries to take the short ball on and looks to pull but badly mistimes. It balloons high in the air over mid on. Sam Cook the substitute fielder who is in for Bashirlocks his eyes on the ball and takes a good reverse cup catch over his head. Jadeja helplessly watches it from the other end as Bumrah goes back to the pavilion. Stokes gets his third. India are 147/9.

61.2

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahShort deliveryangling on the bodyline. Bumrah gets behind the line and taps it on the bounce to Ollie Pope at forward short leg.

61.1

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahStokes is really testing Bumrah with the short stuff here. Into the pitchon top of off. Bumrah just about manages to drop his wrists down and sways away from the line.

Over 61

60.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA fielder now comes up at a flying slip. Carse hones in the channel on off on a length. Jadeja bunts it on the surfaceoff the inner half of the bat.

60.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaSkids through the surfaceon middle. Jadeja hops off and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

60.4

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahA hasty single and a roar goes up in the crowd! Back of a lengthon the leg stump. Jasprit Bumrah goes inside the crease and brings the bat in front to tuck it to the vacant mid on region. Ollie Pope from forward short leg sprints towards the ball but the batters cross for a single.

60.3

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahSpears in full and on legwith some bounce. Jasprit Bumrah forces it to the leg side. That's played off the splice.

60.2

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahJags back in from the surfaceon middle. Bumrah fends it with soft hands in front of forward short leg.

60.1

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahAnd again! Short delivery on offJasprit Bumrah misses the pull shot and it carries behind.

60.1

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahWIDE! Goes after that does Bumrah! Short and well over head height. Bumrah shapes to play the pull shotbut misses. Wide called for height.

Over 60

59.6

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaToo wide on off on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja lets it pass alone. Looks quizzically at the umpire for a widebut it's within the tramline.

59.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBEATEN! That's loose from Jadeja! Well bowled by Stokes! Pitched full and just straightens from the off stump line. Ravindra Jadeja pushes away from his body and the ball flirts past the outside edge.

59.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA tempter wide on offRavindra Jadeja prevents himself from poking at it.

59.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFires it on a length and on middleRavindra Jadeja gets on the back foot and blocks it off.

59.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaShort and going down leg. Jadeja shuffles inside the line and makes the leave.

59.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaToo full on middleJadeja forces it down to mid on.

Over 59

58.6

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahFOUR LEG BYES! Important runs these for the Indians as the target trims below 50! Pushed through quicker and fullerbut down the leg stump line. It spins sharply and Bumrah misses the flick. The ball grazes the front pad and bisects the keeper and the leg slip fielder to run away to the fence behind.

58.5

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahVery full and flighted above the batter's eyelineJasprit Bumrah has a hack at it. Ben Stokes at wide mid on does not pick it but the ball is hit well wide of him to his right towards deep mid-wicket. No single taken.

58.4

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahPitched full turning in from off Bumrah with a giant stride forwardkeeps it out.

58.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaPushed through on a length on middleRavindra Jadeja goes back in the crease and steers it behind square leg for a single.

58.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaFlat and full sliding on the pads at 95 kphJadeja nudges it behind to deep fine leg.

58.1

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaQuicker and shorter outside offJadeja punches it away to deep point.

Over 58

57.6

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahJust survives! Short delivery again angling on the leg stump line. Jasprit Bumrah first shapes up to leavebut then fends it on the bounce to the forward short leg fielder.

57.5

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahShoots into the batter on a length Bumrah hops across and drops it across to the leg sidebeside the pitch.

57.4

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahStokes tests Bumrah with a rib-tickler on the leg stump line. Bumrah looks to steer into the leg side off the back footbut gets it off the gloves and the ball bounces behind.

57.3

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahShort and on off nipping in. Bumrah on the tip-toesdrops it to the off side with soft hands.

57.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaFull and on middle clipped to deep backward square leg for a single. Jadeja is keen for the second and rushes off but Bumrah does not move a muscle after getting to the other endand sends Jadeja back. The replay shows that Bumrah just jogged off for that single.

57.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaSlides down legon a length. Jadeja gets inside the line and leaves.

Over 57

56.6

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahFlatter and on middleBumrah manages to block it forward.

56.5

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahTurns in from the rough patch outside offBumrah clips the full ball to short leg.

56.4

Shoaib Bashir to Jasprit BumrahNice and fullspins in on middle. Bumrah leans forward and eases it back to Bashir.

56.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaShort and outside offpunched through covers for a single.

56.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaA bit of spin on that one as it turns away from off on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja takes his bottom hand off the handle and opens the bat face and guides to the left of the diving first slip fielder. Bumrah is around halfway for a singlebut is sent back by Jadeja as the ball rolls to deep third.

56.1

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaFull and flat on offJadeja defends on the front foot.

Over 56

55.6

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahBen Stokes goes into the wicket and this climbs onto the batter around offBumrah tries to take the short ball on and swings but fails to connect. Bumrah looks towards Paul Reiffel at square leg for a wide for height but the umpire thinks otherwise.

55.5

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahOn off on a short of a lengthBumrah steers it to deep backward point.

55.4

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahThere comes the short ball over offJasprit Bumrah gets his bat high to hook it away but fails to connect. A shake of the head in disapproval at the shot selection by Jadeja at the other end.

55.3

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahHuge nip-backeron a length and on off. Jasprit Bumrah is caught in the crease as he looks to work it across. Plays all over the line and is beaten on the inside edge before getting pinged on the right thigh pad. Just not full enough to squeeze out a possible LBW appeal.

55.2

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahA yard behind full on offBumrah with the forward defence on the off side.

55.1

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahAn attempted bouncer on top of offJasprit Bumrah gets across the line and nudges it to the leg side with soft hands.

Over 55

54.6

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaA maiden to start for Bashir. With the field coming up this is floated through the air too full and on offRavindra Jadeja carves it out but straight to short cover.

54.5

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaTouch full and outside offspinning away. Jadeja cuts it to backward point.

54.4

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaHalf an appeal for LBW but not given. Stokes signals an inside edge instantly. Drifts into the batteron a dragged length. Ravindra Jadeja goes back to block but gets an inside edge on the pads.

54.3

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaSlides on middle and leg full in lengthJadeja lunges forward and defends it.

54.2

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaFlighted fuller 95 kph on offJadeja pushes it back to the bowler.

54.1

Shoaib Bashir to Ravindra JadejaShoaib Bashir is into the attack now. Around the stumps. Tossed up full and outside offJadeja leans on and taps it out to the point region.

Over 54

53.6

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahSurvives again does Bumrah! On a back of a length 141 kph outside offJasprit Bumrah pats it off the back foot.

53.5

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahOver the stumps. Touch full and around offBumrah defends it out to short cover.

53.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaAnd again! A single on the fourth delivery! Full and outside off 139 kphJadeja gets on the front foot and pushes it through covers for a single.

53.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaVaries the length now goes full and on offJadeja leans on the ball and blocks it out.

53.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaNagging lengthangling on middle. Jadeja hangs back in the crease and steers it to deep square leg.

53.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaShort pitched but outside offJadeja lets it through.

Over 53

52.6

Joe Root to Jasprit BumrahAnother flighted delivery on offBumrah again lunges forward in defence as he gets a nice stride forward towards the line of the ball.

52.5

Joe Root to Jasprit BumrahTossed up off break on offBumrah nicely blocks it off the front foot.

52.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFuller againJadeja opens his bat face as he plays it towards deep backward point. This time they take the single.

52.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull toss on offJadeja drives it to short cover.

52.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull again on middleJadeja blocks it off the front foot.

52.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaOverpitched on offJadeja drives it to long off and doesn't run.

Over 52

51.6

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahLength ball on offBumrah guides it along the ground to gully.

51.5

Ben Stokes to Jasprit BumrahBack of a length on middleBumrah flicks it towards deep fine leg. They don't run.

51.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length on offJadeja works it along the ground to deep square leg for one.

51.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaLength ballJadeja nicely lunges forward and blocks it.

51.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaLength ball around off Jadeja blocks it into the off side. Stokes runs towards the ball. Jadeja probably was asking if they should take a singlebut Bumrah denies.

51.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaStokes delivers this one from a wider angle and lands it on a lengththe line is on middle. Jadeja gets right behind the line of that ball and defends it.

Over 51

50.6

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahFuller around offBumrah flicks it square of the wicket towards deep square leg but doesn't take a run.

50.5

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahBack of a length seaming in on off Bumrah as he has been doing beforemoves across a bit and blocks it back to the bowler.

50.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length outside offJadeja dabs it towards deep point for one. Two balls for Brydon Carse to try and take Bumrah's wicket.

50.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a length on off Jadeja blocks it under his eyesinto the off side.

50.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone.

50.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFuller and on offJadeja plays the push drive into the off side and doesn't run.

Over 50

49.6

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahGood length on offBumrah blocks it into the off side.

49.5

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahYorker on middleBumrah moves across a bit and flicks it to short mid-wicket.

49.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull ball that tails back into the left-hander on off Jadeja plays the push drive towards long off. And againJadeja takes a single on the penultimate ball of the over.

49.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn a length on offJadeja skips down the track and drives this one to the left of deep extra cover. Again they don't run.

49.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn a length outside offJadeja looks to dab it and gets an under edge that goes on the bounce to first slip.

49.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull on middleJadeja looks to whip it away and doesn't quite middle it as the ball goes into the vacant mid-wicket region.

Over 49

48.6

Brydon Carse to Jasprit BumrahYorker just outside offBumrah defends. A big cheer from the crowd.

48.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull on middle and offJadeja looks to block it off the front foot. The ball takes the outside edge and rolls along the ground to deep point. Single taken. Bumrah has one ball to survive.

48.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaLength ball seaming away wide outside offJadeja throws his bat at that one as the ball beats his outside edge.

48.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaAgain a similar ball. Jadeja again leaves it alone.

48.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaGood lengthin the channel outside off. Left alone.

48.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a lengthleft alone by Ravindra Jadeja.

Over 48

47.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaLength on offJadeja flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain the strike.

47.5

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaSIX! Tonked! A touch full on middleJadejs skips down the track and lofts it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.

47.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaAPPEAL FOR LBW AND GIVEN! Woakes bowls it on a length. The ball nips back into the left-hander sharply. Jadeja prods forward in defence and misses it as the ball beats his inside edge and hits him on the front pad. Nothing on UltraEdge as there is a clear gap between bat and ball. Ball Tracking shows the ball to be pitching outside off and impacting outside off as well. Jadeja survives and the crowd goes bonkers at Lord's. The on field call will be reversed. NOT OUT!

47.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaGood length on middle seaming inJadeja works it towards deep square leg. Again the batters don't take the single.

47.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull and shaping away on offJadeja almost gets squared up on that delivery as he looks to flick it and gets a leading edge that rolls along the ground into the off side.

47.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaLength just outside offJadeja skips down the track and cuts it towards deep backward point. Jadeja doesn't take a single.

Over 47

46.6

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahOn a length and moving away outside off Bumrah nicely lunges forward and guides it towards deep backward point. There was a forward short leg brought in place before the ball and Archer rather than bowling shortlanded it on a length. Probably played the bluff.

46.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood length on offJadeja cuts it towards deep extra cover for one.

46.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBack-of-a-length in the channel outside offJadeja leaves it alone.

46.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull-length outside offJadeja slices it along the ground to deep point and he doesn't take a single.

46.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNow the variation in length from Jofra as he goes full on offJadeja somehow manages to bring his bat down in time as the ball hits his bat and goes onto the pads.

46.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShort ball outside offJadeja drops his hands and lets it go.

Over 46

45.6

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahBack of a length seaming away slightly just outside off Bumrah looks to lunge forward and defendbut the ball rises sharply and hits him on the glove and pops off his chest and drops on the ground. Bumrah calls for the physio as he cops a blow on the gloves. Looks just fine to continue.

45.5

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahOH BEATEN! THAT WAS SO CLOSE TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE! On a length seaming away outside off Bumrah looks to work it to the off side but with barely any foot movementhe plays away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

45.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOh what was that? Perhaps Woakes looks to bowl the slower delivery and it slips off his hands as he almost ends up bowling a waist-height full tosswell outside off. Jadeja taps it into the vacant off side region and picks up one.

45.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaNow a length ball around offJadeja gets a big stride forward and solidly defends it into the off side.

45.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaSlower deliveryalmost a full toss. Jadeja walks at it and blocks it back to the bowler.

45.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaLength ball angling in a biton off. Jadeja defends.

Over 45

44.6

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahA touch full around offBumrah solidly blocks it into the off side. He survives the entire Archer over which brings a huge cheer from the crowd.

44.5

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahOn a length around offBumrah blocks it into the off side towards the point region. The gully fielder gets across and stops it.

44.4

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahNow a full length ball almost a perfect yorker just outside offBumrah nicely blocks it under his eyes.

44.3

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahBack of a length seaming away slightlyBumrah goes for a wild slog and misses.

44.2

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahOH JUST SHORT! Length ball seaming inBumrah shuffles across and flicks it on the bounce to leg slip.

44.1

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahOn a length just outside offBumrah gets right behind the line of that ball and blocks it back towards Archer.

Over 44

43.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull and outside off Jadeja looks to push at it with hard hands. He gets an inside edge that hits his pads and goes along the groundback to the bowler. Jadeja doesn't get the single and Bumrah will be on strike in the next over.

43.5

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length on off seaming inJadeja hops a bit and taps it towards the gully fielder.

43.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFuller in length and outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone.

43.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull on middleJadeja flicks it into the vacant mid-wicket region and doesn't take a single.

43.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaLength ball on middleJadeja takes a step towards the bowler and looks to heave it into the leg side. He doesn't quite middle it as the ball goes to the left of the mid on fielder. Batters don't run.

43.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn a length around offJadeja nicely lunges forward and solidly blocks it.

Over 43

42.6

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahFull this time. Bumrah nicely defends it off the front footback to the bowler.

42.5

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahFOUR! Bumrah on the act! Archer goes shorton off. Bumrah is ready for it as he goes through with the pull shot and connects it fairly well as the ball reaches the deep mid-wicket fence.

42.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood-length ballon off Jadeja steers it towards deep third for one.

42.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNow a back-of-a-length ball that rises sharplyJadeja looks to cut and is again beaten by the extra bounce off the surface.

42.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood-length delivery that zips off the surfaceseaming away a bit. Jadeja looks to push it into the off side and gets beaten by the extra bounce on offer.

42.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaLength ball outside offJadeja leaves it alone.

Over 42

41.6

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahLength again just outside off Bumrah defends it into the off sidewith a good front foot stride.

41.5

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahGood-length delivery outside offBumrah lunges forward and defends it back to the bowler.

41.4

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahSlightly fuller this time moving away outside offBumrah looks to block it off the front foot and gets an outside edge that goes rolling along the ground to gully.

41.3

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahOn a length on middleBumrah shuffles across a bit and defends it.

41.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaHalf volley on off Jadeja drives it to the left of mid offwho runs across and stops the ball with his left foot. Archer the fielder there. Single taken.

41.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFrom round the wicket full-length ball on middle legJadeja looks to flick it and gets an inside edge that hits his front pad and goes into the leg side.

Over 41

40.6

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahNow a full-length delivery on off Bumrah drives it back to the bowlerpresenting the full face of his bat.

40.5

Jofra Archer to Jasprit BumrahOh! A full toss on offBumrah blocks it to mid on.

40.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOn a length on off Jadeja blocks it into the off side and calls for one. Archer runs towards the ballbut the batters were quick to complete the single.

40.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! POOR FROM ARCHER! A touch full and sliding down leg Jadeja manages to tickle it fine. Jamie Smith the wicket-keeperdives to his right but can't get to the ball as the ball runs away to the fine leg fence.

40.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull on middleJadeja defends it off the front foot to mid on.

40.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaArcher starts from round the wicket and lands this one on a length. The line is just outside off. The ball rises sharply. Jadeja taps it to deep backward point but does not run.

Over 40

39.6

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahBEATEN! A touch fuller in the channel outside offmoving away a little. Bumrah goes poking at that one and gets beaten on the outside edge.

39.5

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahOn a length hint of shape away around off Bumrah again defends it off the front footwith the bat in front of his body.

39.4

Chris Woakes to Jasprit BumrahWoakes starts with a full length ball with the line being just outside offBumrah nicely prods forward and solidly defends it.

39.3

Chris Woakes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Chris Woakes strikes right on the stroke of Lunch! The script repeats itself for India as they once again lose a wicket just before the break. Just outside the off stump on a short of a length Reddy hangs his bat out to defend. The ball nips away enough to graze the outside edge and the keeperJamie Smith does the rest. Woakes is off on a celebratory run and England are now just 2 wickets away. That will be LUNCH on Day 5!

39.2

Chris Woakes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOutside off on a back of a length this keeps a bit lowNittish pats it to backward point.

39.1

Chris Woakes to Nitish Kumar ReddySlightly wide on the crease on a good length around the off stumpReddy covers the line and defends.

Over 39

38.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFrom around the wicket to the left-hander on a short of a length on the off stumpJadeja gets on top of the bounce and pushes it to cover. Carse falls over on his follow-through but is quick to get back up.

38.6

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyNO BALL! Angled in at the hips on a short of a lengthReddy makes use of the angle and tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a single. Carse has overstepped.

38.5

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyFull and straight on middleNitish brings his bat out in front of the front pad and times the drive to mid on.

38.4

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyAlmost dragged it back onto the stumps! Full in length outside offReddy plants his front foot forward for the drive. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the leg stump and rolls behind to the right of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

38.3

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyGets the yorker in right at the base of the stumpsReddy digs it out.

38.2

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyBashes the hard length on offReddy rises with the bounce and guides it to backward point.

38.1

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn a length over offNitish Kumar Reddy gets forward and has a jab at the ball with hard hands. Gets it off the outer half towards backward point where Ollie Pope dives to his right to cut it off.

Over 38

37.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaKeeps it full on the off stumpRavindra Jadeja lunges and taps it down on the off side.

37.5

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaThis nips back in late at the stumps on a lengthRavindra Jadeja adjusts well to the late inward movement and brings his bat out in front of the front pad for the block.

37.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn off on a short of a lengthjabbed down on the leg side by RJ.

37.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaA tempter wider on off on the fuller sideJadeja is happy to let it go.

37.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn middle on a nagging lengthRavindra Jadeja plays it back to Woakes.

37.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFrom around the wicket Woakes serves it on a length on offRavindra Jadeja gets right forward and blocks it out with his bat close to the front pad.

Over 37

36.6

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyBowled from a bit wide on the crease on a nagging length outside offNitish defends a bit away from his body. The ball nips in a touch to catch the inner half and it drops down near his feet.

36.5

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn a nagging length on middleNitish Kumar Reddy clips it to mid-wicket.

36.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA mix-up but no harm done! On a back of a length on middle and legRavindra Jadeja gets on his toes and turns it to the left of deep backward square leg. The batters think about two and Reddy does set off before Jadeja sends him back. Nitish gets in at the batting end just before the throw arrives.

36.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaAnother full ball outside offJadeja presses forward and plays it to cover.

36.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaVery full but down legJadeja misses the tickle.

36.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOh so close! Brydon Carse lands it on a lengthangling into the left-hander. There is a puff of dust where the ball lands around the off stump and it nips back in to beat Jadeja on the inside edge as he shaped up for the drive.

Over 36

35.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn a good length in the channel on offNitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and holds his bat high for the leave. Stokes directs a few words at Reddy and Nitish responds with a thumbs up.

35.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyFull again on offReddy knocks it to mid off.

35.4

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyFOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Stokes goes full around offNitish Kumar Reddy leans into it but does not manage to play it along the ground. Drives it uppishly towards cover-point where Ollie Pope flings himself to his left but the ball beats him.

35.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn top of off on a back of a lengthNitish taps it down on the off side.

35.2

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn off on a good lengthNitish Kumar Reddy is solid in defence.

35.1

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyShort of a length on offReddy keeps it out.

Over 35

34.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a hard length on off Ravindra Jadeja gets on his toes and slashes it to the right of deep backward point. Zak Crawley in the deep is quick to his right and dives to his right to keep it to a couple. Wow what happened there? Brydon Carse is fussed about something and has a go at Ravindra Jadeja. The replays show that Jadeja ran into the bowler but at that timehe was looking at the ball and that irked Carse. Jadeja explained his case and Ben Stokes got in to sort it out.

34.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaClose leave! This keeps a bit low and nips back around the off stumpJadeja does not cover the off stump completely and sees the ball whistle past the off pole.

34.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a good lengthan easy leave for RJ.

34.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaCarse goes into the surface outside offRavindra Jadeja sways away.

34.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a short of a length on offJadeja opens the bat face and plays it down to gully. Ben Duckett collects cleanly and threatens to throw it at the batting end but Jadeja never left the crease.

34.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull and on the off stumpJadeja pats it down the deck.

Over 34

33.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyAttacking the stumps on the fuller side Nitish Kumar Reddy is solid in defence. An exchange of words between Stokes and Reddywith the latter shaking his head to whatever was directed to him by Ben.

33.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddySharp and quick from the English skipper! Stokes bowls a well-directed bumper at the badge of the helmetNitish Kumar Reddy seemed to shape up for the pull initially before deciding to duck. Got into a tangle but managed to duck under it.

33.4

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyLands it on a good length outside the off stumpNKR is a bit indecisive whether to play or leave. Ends up dabbing it towards the slip cordon.

33.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyA bit of tail back into the right-hander on the fuller side attacking the front padReddy brings his bat out in front and taps it to mid on.

33.2

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyAngled in on the off stump on a nagging lengthNitish is right behind it.

33.1

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyNice and full from Stokes on offReddy eases the drive with a high elbow to mid off.

Over 33

32.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaNipping back in around the off stump on a good lengthRavindra Jadeja leaves the ball alone.

32.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaCarse bangs it in short but the line is well outside offRavindra Jadeja lets it go.

32.4

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyGood stop! Carse serves it full on offNitish Kumar Reddy leans forward and drives it towards backward point. Jofra Archer is quick to move to his right and put a dive in. Parries it away to his right and the batters cross over.

32.3

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyDrags the length back on top of the off stumpReddy rocks back to stab it down the deck.

32.2

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyCarse goes fuller and on offReddy leans into it for the drive. The ball curves a bit away to catch the outer half and it dribbles towards backward point.

32.1

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyJust outside the off stump on a back of a lengthNitish Kumar Reddy waits back and steers it to gully.

Over 32

31.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddySharp nip-backer from Stokes at the stumps on a lengthNitish Kumar Reddy ekes out a thickish inside edge and the ball rolls behind to deep backward square leg for a single. A loud cheer in the crowd as the 100 comes up for India!

31.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyStokes goes into the surface over offNitish Kumar Reddy hops back and gets on top of it to defend.

31.4

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyIn the corridor of off on a good lengthReddy shoulders arms.

31.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyThe ball keeps coming into the right-hander on a good length on offReddy brings his bat out in front and keeps the front pad away. The ball catches the inner half of the bat and drops down.

31.2

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyPitched up on offstylishly driven to mid off.

31.1

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddySlanting in on the off stump on a nagging lengthReddy pushes it to mid on.

Over 31

30.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaWell outside off on a back of a lengthan easy leave for Ravindra.

30.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaLands it on a length on the off stumpRavindra Jadeja expects another short ball and is late to get on the front foot. Knocks it to cover.

30.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaJust short! A good effort ball from Brydon Carse. Bends his back and gets the ball high enough to trouble the batter. The ball cuts away a bit as Jadeja hangs his bat out to fend it down. The ball clips the top hand and drops on the bounce to Joe Root at first slip.

30.3

Brydon Carse to Nitish Kumar ReddyAngled in at the hips on a short of a lengthReddy flicks it through square leg for a single.

30.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaKeeps it on the shorter side on offJadeja presses on the back foot and guides it to deep backward point for one.

30.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaCarse charges in from around the wicket and bashes the hard length over off Ravindra Jadeja gets on his toesrides the bounce and glides it down to gully.

Over 30

29.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyBeaten! Jofra Archer drops back at square leg for the short ball but Stokes keeps it on a good length outside ofNitish Kumar Reddy is drawn onto the front foot and is beaten on the outside edge.

29.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyHoning in on the off stump on a lengthNitish Kumar Reddy gets behind the line and pats it down to the right of the bowler.

29.4

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn middle on a lengthknocked with a straight bat to mid on. Archer is in Reddy's ears again.

29.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyOn the fuller side outside offNitish gets forward and plays a bit in front of his body. Miscues it off the inner half to mid on. Jofra Archer walks over from mid-wicket to send down a few words at Reddy.

29.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyHurls it on a hard length on offNitish Kumar Reddy stands tall and steers it to backward point. NO BALL called for overstepping.

29.2

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyA hint of nip back in on off on a short of a length on the off stumpReddy gets right behind it.

29.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOn a good length from around the wicket on offRavindra Jadeja gets on his toes and dabs it to the right of cover. Shouts loud and clear before crossing over.

Over 29

28.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA very tight single! Uses the wider angle does Archer. Hits the back of a length nips into the middle stump. Ravindra Jadeja gets inside the line of the ball and nudges it to the left of mid-wicket. Woakes gets to the ball quicklybut fumbles to pick up as the batters charge for a quick single.

28.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaHammered on the fuller length on offRavindra Jadeja takes a giant stride out and defends it to cover.

28.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood-length delivery on top of offRavindra Jadeja jabs it off the back foot to short cover.

28.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShort and angling in and around off. Straightens up the pitch and Jadeja leaves.

28.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBEATEN! Jags in from outside off as it lands on the footmark. Ravindra Jadeja is beaten on the outside edge as the ball stays low as well. Archer is on the haunches with a wry smile on his face.

28.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA miscommunication but the damage is averted! Back of a length climbing off the deckaround off. Ravindra Jadeja rises with the bounce and taps it to the point region. Jadeja is keen to steal a single and runs a few steps but is sent back by Nitish. He retreats back in time before Stokes gets to the ball.

Over 28

27.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyAttacks the middle stump does Stokes full in lengthNitish Kumar Reddy watches the ball closely and is solid in forward defence.

27.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyIn-between length outside offNKR hangs back and taps it on the bounce to gully.

27.4

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyBrings the stumps into play full and on off at 142 kphNitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

27.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyShoots it fuller and outside off at 143 kph Nitish Kumar Reddy shapes to crack the cover drivebut hits it off the bottom of the bat and it rolls into the off side.

27.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length on top of offRavindra Jadeja hops on the crease and steers it to deep square leg for a single.

27.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a lengthnips in a shy bit and Jadeja opts to leave.

Over 27

26.6

Jofra Archer to Nitish Kumar ReddyNice and full outside offNitish Kumar Reddy is solid in defence.

26.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFired onto the padson a length. Jadeja misses to flick and is hit on the front pad. The ball deflects and rolls to the square leg region for a leg bye. India need exactly 100 runs to win now.

26.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFIVE WIDES! That's flown above everyone! Archer digs in a short deliveryand it just takes off the pitch as Jadeja ducks under it to pass. Smith leaps in the air full stretch but it goes over him and races to the fence behind.

26.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShort-pitched delivery around offJadeja hops on the toes and taps it to the left of the gully fielder who stops with the dive.

26.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA huge confident appeal for LBW but the finger stays down! Jamie Smith gestures to Stokes that it's going down leg. And hence England do not opt for a review. Fuller deliverynipping into the leg stump line. Ravindra Jadeja plays all over it and gets rapped on the front pad.

26.2

Jofra Archer to Nitish Kumar ReddyAnother hasty single! Hard lengthnipping away from middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy plays it close to the body and hits it off the splice of the bat to the backward point region. Rushes to the other end for a single and Ravindra Jadeja is quick to respond as well.

26.1

Jofra Archer to Nitish Kumar ReddyShort of a good length this doesn't rise up that mucharound off. Nitish climbs on it and drops it down to the pitch.

Over 26

25.6

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddySlightly fuller and outside offNitish Kumar Reddy lunges forward and steers it through point for a single.

25.5

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyHow has that missed the off stump? Pitched around offon a hard length. Shoots into the batter as Nitish Kumar Reddy shoulders arms. It passes close to the off stump by a kitten-whisker. A lot of oooohs and aaahs from the cordon.

25.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaDigs in a short deliveryon middle. Ravindra Jadeja rises with the bounce and dabs it with soft hands to the cover-point region for a single.

25.3

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyGood-length delivery outside offNitish Kumar Reddy opens the bat face and steers it to the right of backward point. Calls Jadeja through for a quick single and they get it.

25.2

Ben Stokes to Nitish Kumar ReddyAn inswinger from Stokesfull and on middle and leg. Nitish Kumar Reddy blocks it back to the bowler.

25.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaShort of a good length jagging into the batterRavindra Jadeja hangs back in the crease and steers it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Over 25

24.6

Jofra Archer to Nitish Kumar ReddyFuller delivery just around offNitish Kumar Reddy prods forward and keeps it out to the off side.

24.5

Jofra Archer to Nitish Kumar ReddyThat's some serious pace! Attacks the bodyline with a bouncerNitish Kumar Reddy leans back and sways away from the line. Archer walks up to the batter and hurls a few words. He is all charged up!

24.4

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! What a screamer of a catch from Archer and it's all England this morning as another one departs! Archer bowls a fuller delivery around off and deviating into the batter. Washington Sundar plays from the crease and looks to flick it across to the leg side but ends up chipping it off the leading edge. The ball goes flat and low to the right of the bowler. Jofra Archer shows great game awareness as he throws himself towards the ball sticking out his right hand and plucks the ball one-handed as he tumbles. India are 82/7 nowwith England needing just 3 wickets to win.

24.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarNagging length nipping away from offSundar plays with soft hands and dabs it to the gully fielder.

24.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarShort and sliding down the leg stump line. Washington Sundar gets inside the line and misses to glance it away. The ball flirts past the gloves and carries to the keeper. Good gas from Archer.

24.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood length nipping in from offJadeja steers it to deep square leg for a single.

Over 24

23.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarJags back in from offon a length. Washington Sundar punches it on the surface off the back foot.

23.5

Ben Stokes to KL RahulOUT! LBW! What a smart review from the English skipper. Bashes the hard length on a good length. It lands and jags in a long way into the batter. KL Rahul is caught in the crease as he looks to work it across but plays over the wrong line and misses. A huge appeal for LBW but not given. Stokes is on his knees and is pleading to the umpire as he believes he has got his man and opts for the review. Now the question is whether the ball struck the bat first or the front padbut it looks like KL Rahul's bat is a bit behind the pad. This is very close! UltraEdge shows that it is pad first and Ball Tracking shows the ball hitting the stumps. Three reds and Stokes is pumped up to the core as he gets a huge wicket. KL Rahul departs for 39 (58) and India in real trouble now - 81/6.

23.4

Ben Stokes to KL RahulSkidding through the hard lengthoutside off. KL Rahul hangs in the crease and knocks it to the off side.

23.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaQuick tap and run! Back of a lengthjust targetting the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja meets the ball under the eyes and taps it between cover and point for a single.

23.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaLands it just a yard behind those footmarks on the good lengthoutside off. Goes straight on and Jadeja offers no shot at it.

23.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBowls from a wider angle from around the stumps. Good lengthangling on the leg stump line. Jadeja tucks it into the leg side.

Over 23

22.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA bit too full and on middleJadeja flicks it in the vacant mid-wicket space for a single.

22.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaAround off on a hard length keeping a bit lowJadeja tilts forward and manages to keep it out to the off side.

22.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaGood-length deliveryon middle. Ravindra jumps on the crease and solidly blocks it off.

22.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Off the edge! A yard behind fuller length angling in on offRavindra Jadeja plays it from the crease and with a loose bottom hand. The outside edge goes down and to the left of the diving Harry Brook at second slip for a boundary.

22.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaWell bowled! In the corridor of uncertainty planting the seeds of doubt there. Good lengthjust outside off and straightening off the deck. Jadeja plays for the ball to cut into him and gets beaten past the outside edge.

22.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaHits the deck very hard on a lengtharound off. Ravindra Jadeja hops off on the crease and bunts it on the surface.

Over 22

21.6

Ben Stokes to KL RahulJust cuts through the tramline on offon a fuller length. KL Rahul leaves.

21.5

Ben Stokes to KL RahulShort of a good length outside offKL Rahul rises with the bounce and opens the bat face late to glide it along the ground. The man from deep backward point sprints to his left and cuts it off at deep third. Two taken.

21.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaSliding on the leg stump line on a fullish length Jadeja gets across to flick but misses and the ball clips the front pad to roll behind to the short fine leg region. There's a half an appeal for LBWbut the umpire is unmoved. Probably curving away a bit too much from the leg stump line. The batters cross for a leg bye.

21.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBangs it short and going across the batterdown leg. Jadeja ducks under it.

21.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaHard length on offJadeja watchfully blocks it off.

21.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaLands it full and around off and middleJadeja flicks it to mid on.

Over 21

20.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaJadeja gets off the mark. Archer bangs the ball hard on the lengthon the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it off the pads toward deep square leg and gets a single. A successful over for England and Archer.

20.5

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantOUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! What a venomous delivery from Archer and it has come just at the right time for England! Around the stumps and on a good length angling in from outside off. Rishabh Pant shapes to block from the crease but plays inside the line of the ball as the ball straightens and it beats the bat. Pant hears the ball smashing into the stumps as the off pole is uprooted and cartwheels behind. Jofra sends Rishabh back on his way with a few words. Pant goes for 9 (12) and India are 71/5needing another 122 runs to win. What a spectacular sight for any fast bowler this! Archer has pumped up the adrenaline in the English camp now!

20.4

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantSpears it full and on middle. Pant gets behind the line to defend.

20.3

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantFOUR! What a shot! Fired fuller by Archer on the stumpsangling in. Rishabh Pant shimmies down the track and smashes the ball to the left of the bowler as he takes one hand off the handle. But controls the shot and finds the fence at long on.

20.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAn away shaping yorker on offKL Rahul bends a bit and opens the bat face to squeeze it behind backward point for a quick single.

20.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length outside offKL Rahul covers the stumps and lets it be.

Over 20

19.6

Ben Stokes to Rishabh PantBounces on top of off on a lengthRishabh Pant plays it from the crease and stabs it across to the leg side as his bat twists at the point of contact.

19.5

Ben Stokes to Rishabh PantPitched around off on a lengthnipping in and staying low. Rishabh Pant closes the bat face to nudge the ball to the leg side and again the bottom hand comes off the handle.

19.4

Ben Stokes to KL RahulOn top of middle and legcutting into the batter. KL Rahul lets the ball come at him and tucks it from the crease wide of mid-wicket for a single. Quite an active crowd as every single run is being cheered now.

19.3

Ben Stokes to KL RahulPulls the length back by a yard or two does Stokesangling outside off. KL Rahul does not poke at his harmless delivery.

19.2

Ben Stokes to KL RahulFull and straight on off KL Rahul firmly drives it on the front footbut straight to mid off.

19.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulPitched full and outside offKL Rahul leans completely on it and drives it to the left of cover. The fielder there dives over the ball as it runs towards the fence. The man from deep point mops it up to his right and the batters cross each other twice.

Over 19

18.6

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantFull and nipping into the batter on middle and leg. Rishabh Pant gets forward and defends. Once againthe bottom hand is taken off the handle.

18.5

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantAn attempted yorker in front of the sticks. Pant shovels it out on the pitch.

18.4

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantHard length sliding on top of middle and leg with some extra bounce. Pant gets across to tap it to the leg side but the ball takes the splice of the bat and rolls to the leg sidebeside the pitch.

18.3

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantResponds well does Archer as he hits the good lengthon middle. It keeps low on the bounce and is negotiated well by Pant as he brings the bat in front to block.

18.2

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantFOUR! Helped away! Too full again and cannoned right on the pads. Rishabh Pant uses the pace of the balluses his wrists to guide the ball towards deep fine leg fence for a boundary. And that brings out a loud cheer from the Indian supporters in the crowd.

18.1

Jofra Archer to Rishabh PantSpears in very fullangling on middle and leg. Pant jams his bat down and flicks it to square leg.

Over 18

17.6

Ben Stokes to KL RahulBEATEN! Past the outside edge! Goes fuller from over the stumps keeps the line of attack just outside off and it skids low. KL Rahul pushes at it on the front foot to access the off sidebut plays inside the line and is beaten.

17.5

Ben Stokes to Rishabh PantPant is off the mark right away! Stokes hits the good length angling on offRishabh Pant gets behind the line of the ball and taps it across to the leg side with soft hands. A single taken.

17.4

Ben Stokes to Akash DeepOUT! BOWLED'EM! OUTFOXED! Ben Stokes has produced an absolute jaffa too good for any tailender! He is pumped up and the crowd goes bonkers at Lord's! Runs full tilt does Stokes and spears it on a fuller length aiming at the off stump. Akash Deep plays for the initial linebut the ball lands and then straightens off the deck. Akash hears the death rattle behind him as the off stump is uprooted and cartwheels behind. Akash Deep departs for 1 (11) and India are 58/4. What a sensational end to the day's play as that will be STUMPS ON DAY 4.

17.3

Ben Stokes to Akash DeepFull and straight fired at 140 kphAkash Deep gets on the front foot and firmly forces it to mid off.

17.2

Ben Stokes to Akash DeepThis one just doesn't rise from the short lengthand nips back in from outside off. Akash Deep ducks under it to leave. KL Rahul walks up to Akash and gives him some words of advice.

17.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulHard length on top of middleKL Rahul hangs back and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Over 17

16.6

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepBEATEN! A huge appeal for caught behindbut not given. Fires it full and gets the ball to shape away from off. Akash Deep tries to push it straight but plays inside the line and is beaten past the outside edge by a thin margin. What a rhythmic spell this has been from Carse!

16.5

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepJags back into the batter on a hard lengthat off. Akash Deep blocks it off the front foot to the bowler. Carse collects the ball and throws some heated words at the batter. Akash Deep responds equally.

16.4

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepCannoned fuller at 142 kph on the stumpsAkash Deep jams his bat down in time and flicks it to short mid-wicket.

16.3

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepAnother big appeal from Carse for LBW but again the umpire shakes his head in denial. But this time Stokes has reviewed it. Hits the length hard around off and it then nips in a long long way across and into the batter. Akash Deep is stuck inside the crease as he brings the bat in front to blockbut plays the wrong line and is hit on the inner thigh pad. There's a clear gap between the bat and the pad and Ball Tracking shows the ball to be clipping the leg stump on the umpire's call. NOT OUT.

16.2

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepFloated up around offdefended firmly by Akash to keep it out.

16.1

Brydon Carse to Akash DeepA huge appeal for LBWbut the finger stays down! Probably doing a bit too much to slide down leg. England do not opt for a review as it would have missed the leg stump by a long way. Fired in fuller and jagging back into the batter. Akash Deep misses to flick from his crease as he plays over the line. He is hit on the front pad.

Over 16

15.6

Ben Stokes to Akash DeepTakes the single does Akash on the last ball! Fractional full and outside offnipping away from the surface. Akash Deep plays it from the crease and guides the ball behind backward point for a single.

15.5

Ben Stokes to Akash DeepBack of a lengthwith the stumps being attacked. Akash Deep opens the bat face late and keeps it out to the point region.

15.4

Ben Stokes to KL RahulFull and around offKL Rahul steers it to deep backward point for a single.

15.3

Ben Stokes to KL RahulPitched very full and on offKL Rahul pushes it down to the left of mid on.

15.2

Ben Stokes to KL RahulGood length and on the off stump. Rahul fends it down on the off side.

15.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulKicks up from the strip on the good lengthon middle. KL Rahul turns it off the splice of the bat as the ball rolls to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Ben Stokes is fuming at the fielder and screaming to get quicker to the ball. It's all happening out there!

Over 15

14.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOUT! LBW! Carse provides a huge wicket for England and he has spring in his step now! India lose another wicket with just 15 minutes or so remaining in the day's play. Back of a length nipping into the batter sharply from around off and skidding low. Shubman Gill is caught in the crease and is cramped up for space tries to work it across to the leg side but plays all over the wrong line and the ball beats the bat to ping on the front pad. Gill reluctantly takes the review. This thoughlooks dead-straight to the naked eye. UltraEdge shows no bat and the Ball Tracking shows the ball hitting the middle stump. Gill takes a review with him.

14.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillBEATEN! On a back of a length on off nips back inShubman Gill gets on his toes to punch it away. Gets beaten on the inside edge.

14.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFOUR! A real freebie from Carse and Gill pounces on it! Slips in a high full toss shaping away from offShubman Gill just liberates his arms and cuts it through backward point for a cracking boundary.

14.3

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFired down the leg sideGill misses the flick and the ball grazes the front pad and is gathered by Jamie Smith on the dive to his left.

14.2

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillSlides it down leg on a good lengthGill misses the flick and the ball brushes off the front thigh pad and runs behind to deep fine leg for two leg byes. Jamie Smith puts the dive to his left but all in vain.

14.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillCaught Behind! Or is it? The onfield umpire raises his finger on the appeal but it is instantly reviewed by Gill. Pitched very full by Carse swinging away from off Shubman Gill plays with a straight bat facebut plays inside the line of the ball and it passes scarily close to the outside edge. Jamie Smith snaffles it behind the stumps. UltraEdge shows a daylight gap between the bat and the ball as it comes up with a flat line.

Over 14

13.6

Ben Stokes to KL RahulGood length on middleKL Rahul punches it to mid on.

13.5

Ben Stokes to KL RahulShort and wide on off Rahul looks to steer it to the off sidebut the ball bounces enough to pass over his angled bat.

13.4

Ben Stokes to KL RahulRises off the deckon off and short in length. KL Rahul rides the bounce and dabs it down to the gully region.

13.3

Ben Stokes to KL RahulNagging length at offKL Rahul bunts it down to the surface.

13.2

Ben Stokes to KL RahulLength-delivery curving away from the batterKL taps it out to point.

13.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulFOUR! Poor and gets the treatment! Just drifts down leg on a lengthKL Rahul manages to get some bat on it and guides the ball to deep fine leg for a boundary. Ben Stokes kicks the surface out of frustration as he walks back to the bowling mark.

Over 13

12.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFuller and outside the off stump holding its lineShubman Gill strides forward and creams it past covers for a couple of runs. The Indian skipper is off the mark.

12.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillBEATEN! Pitched fuller and swinging away from outside off. Shubman Gill is drawn into the shot as he looks to drive to coversbut gets beaten on the outside edge.

12.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillJAFFA! Swinging away from offon a fuller length. Shubman Gill does not move his feet to the pitch of the ball and plays away from his body. Gets beaten past the outside edge as the ball shapes away late.

12.3

Brydon Carse to Karun NairOUT! LBW! What a breakthrough for England out of nowhere! This will definitely lift the spirits up in that English camp! Back of a length angling into the batter on the off stump line. Karun Nair gets forward and opts to shoulder arms at it as he anticipates the ball to nip away off the pitch but it cuts in the opposite direction very sharply and pings right on the front pad. An appeal goes around in unison from the English players and the umpire instantly raises his finger. Karun Nair starts walking before stopping for a brief chat with Rahul and eventually decides against the review. He departs on 14 (33) and India are 41/2needing 152 more runs. Carse has his tail up.

12.2

Brydon Carse to Karun NairAn outswinger from Carse outside offKarun plays the lazy cover drive and is beaten on the outside edge.

12.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull and outside off KL Rahul drives off the front foot and finds Ben Stokes at cover but the English skipper fumbles to field it and parries the ball behindallowing the batters a single which was never there. Stokes is disappointed with himself and rightly so.

Over 12

11.6

Ben Stokes to Karun NairAims the stumps full and on middleKarun is solid in forward defence.

11.5

Ben Stokes to Karun NairIn-between length outside offNair sees the ball go all the way through behind.

11.4

Ben Stokes to Karun NairGood length angling on offKarun Nair prods forward and defends it out to the off side.

11.3

Ben Stokes to Karun NairA bit of yes and no between the batters but no harm done! Back of a length rising up off the deckoutside off. Nair rides the bounce and punches it backward point. Looks for a single but Rahul sends him back on a sharp call as the throw is released wide of the stumps at the batting end.

11.2

Ben Stokes to Karun NairStraightens up the deck on a good lengtharound off. Karun Nair opens the bat face to defend.

11.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulSlides it on the pads does StokesKL Rahul flicks this full ball to deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 11

10.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFuller and on the stumps tailing in KL Rahul flicks off the front padand hits it wide of Archer at mid on for a single.

10.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA pinpoint yorkerin front of the stumps. KL Rahul jams his bat down in time and the ball bumps off the bottom edge and goes on the bounce to the second slip fielder.

10.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAt 140 kph Carse fires it full and straight on offKL Rahul pushes it back to the bowler.

10.3

Brydon Carse to Karun NairTailing into the leg stump on a fuller lengthKarun Nair tilts forward and flicks it all along the turf to deep square leg. One more single taken.

10.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulInto the leg stump line on a lengthKL Rahul uses his wrists and nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

10.1

Brydon Carse to Karun NairOn a back of a lengthon middle and leg. Karun tucks it with soft hands towards the vast vacant pocket at mid-wicket and gets a single.

Over 10

9.6

Ben Stokes to KL RahulWOW! That's a real snorter from Stokes! Gets an extra kick from the shorter lengtharound the off stump and it nips away sharply. KL Rahul is taken completely aback and just about manages to drop his wrists and sway away from the line.

9.5

Ben Stokes to KL RahulGood-length deliveryon top of middle. KL Rahul punches it on the rise to short cover.

9.4

Ben Stokes to KL RahulAttacks the off stump does Stokesjust lifts enough and KL Rahul dabs it down to the point region.

9.3

Ben Stokes to KL RahulNips in from the pitchon middle. KL Rahul's bottom hand comes off the handle as he forces it down to mid off.

9.2

Ben Stokes to KL RahulGood-length delivery fairly outside offKL offers no shot.

9.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulFOUR! That's glided through by KL Rahul! On the back of a lengtharound the fourth stump line. KL Rahul gets on the front foot and opens the bat face pretty late. Plays with soft hands deliberately and places it between gully and third slip for a boundary at deep third.

9.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulA false start for Stokes as he has overstepped! Over the stumps hard length outside offKL Rahul leaves it alone. No Ball called.

Over 9

8.6

Chris Woakes to Karun NairOn the fuller length around middle and offKarun drives it straight to the mid on fielder. India need 163 runs to win!

8.5

Chris Woakes to Karun NairThis one just dies on the surface as it lands outside offon a yard behind fuller length. Karun shoulders arms as the ball nibbles away and dribbles back to the keeper.

8.4

Chris Woakes to Karun NairPitched full with a wobbled seam on middleKarun drives it straight to mid on.

8.3

Chris Woakes to Karun NairOverpitched delivery shaping away from offKarun Nair mistimes the flick shot. Hits off the inner half of the bat and the ball rolls to the right of Brydon Carse at mid-wicket. He chases the ball to the deep and the batters scamper back for the second.

8.2

Chris Woakes to Karun NairAround off on a back of a lengthKarun Nair keeps it out to the off side.

8.1

Chris Woakes to Karun NairBrings the angle into the batter does Woakeson a good length and on middle. It nips in and Karun Nair is beaten on the inside edge as he plays completely over the wrong line. Is hit on the front thigh pad.

Over 8

7.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulVery full on offKL Rahul plays with a straight bat face and middles it to the bowler.

7.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and straight on middle 144 kphKL Rahul knocks it back to Archer.

7.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulThe line of attack is on the off stumpon a good length. KL Rahul gets forward and knocks it to mid on.

7.3

Jofra Archer to Karun NairFired onto the padson a length. Karun Nair flicks it firmly wide of mid-wicket for a quick single.

7.2

Jofra Archer to Karun NairBack of a length just outside offNair covers the off stump and lets it pass through to the keeper.

7.1

Jofra Archer to Karun NairOverpitched outside offNair carves it out and squeezes it straight to cover.

Over 7

6.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and tailing into the off stumpKL Rahul forces it to the left of the bowler.

6.5

Chris Woakes to Karun NairA bit too full from Woakes outside off. Karun Nair drives it to the right of the cover fielderbut Pope dives towards the ball and makes a half stop there. Parries the ball in thereabouts of the mid off region. A single taken in the meanwhile.

6.4

Chris Woakes to Karun NairAttacks the off stump on a good lengthKarun Nair gets behind the line and blocks it forward.

6.3

Chris Woakes to Karun NairStraighter and fuller on offNair is solid in forward defence to the off side.

6.2

Chris Woakes to Karun NairPitched fuller and around offKarun Nair leans forward and blocks it out to short cover.

6.1

Chris Woakes to Karun NairA sharp nip-backer from outside offon a good length. Karun Nair covers the stumps and shoulders arms at it. The ball passes scarily close to the off pole on the way to the keeper.

Over 6

5.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn the fourth stump on a lengthKL Rahul plays with soft hands as the ball nips away. Opens the bat face late and dabs it in front of the gully fielder.

5.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulNagging length outside offKL offers no shot.

5.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! Excellent placement! Archer is not happy with the field placement here! Fuller delivery outside the off poleKL Rahul gets on top of the ball and caresses it through the covers for a boundary.

5.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAround off on a good lengthpunched to mid off by KL.

5.2

Jofra Archer to Karun NairGood length and nipping back into middle and leg. Nair looks to push it away but is beaten on the inside edgeand gets hit on the front thigh pad. The ball then rolls in front of Carse at short cover and the batters steal in a leg bye.

5.1

Jofra Archer to Karun NairFOUR! A great effort from Carse goes in vain! Runs flowing for the Indians! Touch full and nipping away a shy bit from off Karun Nair plants his front foot out finds the middle of the bat and hits it through covers. Brydon Carse is after it from cover and puts in a despairing dive to flick the ball inside the ropesbut fails to do so.

Over 5

4.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and swinging in and around off. Rahul pushes it to mid on.

4.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFOUR! Glorious shot that! Woakes goes full now and outside off. KL Rahul pounces on the width again and takes a giant stride out. Gets to the pitch of the ball and smashes it through cover-point gap for a cracking boundary. Two in two for Rahul.

4.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFOUR! Good response from Rahul! Hard length outside offenough width for him to punch it square and find the fence at deep point.

4.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulDROPPED! Oh dear me! Chris Woakes shells a huge opportunity here! Bowled fuller and around the off stump line. It lands and just sticks for a bit and arrives late towards the batter. KL Rahul goes through the straight drive early and chips it to the left of Woakes. He tries to stick out both his hands to the ballbut it bursts through and drops on the pitch. Woakes is distraught.

4.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOutside off on a fullish lengthKL Rahul leaves it alone.

4.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAt 128 kph on a hard lengthoutside off. KL Rahul covers the stumps and leaves.

Over 4

3.6

Jofra Archer to Karun NairA bit too full from Archer on off Karun Nair mistimes the shot as the bat twists at the point of contactbu he manages it to force through the vacant mid off region. The man from short cover chases it and the batters settle with a couple of runs.

3.5

Jofra Archer to Karun NairA vicious bumper that jags in to the leg stump linebut just dies on the bounce. Karun tries to duck under it but the ball smashes the left shoulder and lobs behind to the leg side.

3.4

Jofra Archer to Karun NairNagging length at 142 kph on offNair hangs on the back foot and taps it out to the off side.

3.3

Jofra Archer to Karun NairVery close leave that! In the vicinity of the off pole on a good lengthjust holds its line and goes straight on. Karun watches the ball closely and leaves.

3.2

Jofra Archer to Karun NairResponds with a steep bumper on the stumpsNair leans back and lets it be.

3.1

Jofra Archer to Karun NairA searing inswinger from Archerfull and tailing on the leg stump. Karun Nair plays with a straight bat and forces it through the vacant mid on region. The man from short mid-wicket chases it down and keeps it down to two. Karun is off the mark.

Over 3

2.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn off on a lengthKL tucks his bat inside the line and hides it behind the front pad to make the leave.

2.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulA massive appeal for LBW but turned down! A potential run out chance as well. It's all happening. Full and jagging back in on offRahul plants his front foot forward and has a jab at the ball with hard hands. Ekes out an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls behind towards the slip cordon. The fielder has a shy at the batting end to catch KL off guard amidst the appeal but Rahul is alert and manages to slide his bat inside the crease before the ball hits the stumps.

2.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length on middle and legRahul gets right behind it in defence.

2.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and outside offRahul leans into it and blocks it out.

2.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulWoah! That came back in sharply. Risky leave from KL Rahul expects this length ball to go away but this nips back in. KL plants his front foot forward for the leave and the ball goes perilously close to the off stump.

2.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulPitched up at the stumpsRahul presents a straight bat for the drive. The ball straightens to catch the outer half and it dribbles to wide mid off.

Over 2

1.6

Jofra Archer to Karun NairSliding down leg on a back of a lengthNair stays inside the line for the tickle but does not connect. End of a succesful over for Jofra Archer and England.

1.5

Jofra Archer to Karun NairArcher serves the tempter full and outside off. Not movement in the air or off the deckNair leaves the ball alone.

1.4

Jofra Archer to Yashasvi JaiswalOUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Jofra Archer gets Yashasvi Jaiswal for the second time in the game! Jaiswal would not want to look back at the replay at all. Banged in short from around the wicket outside off Jaiswal presses back and tries to drag the pull. The ball climbs onto him and catches the top edge. It goes straight up behind the wicket. The keeper Jamie Smith calls for it straight away and takes a step forward to complete a safe catch. England have the early wicket they were after as Jaiswal departs for a seven-ball duck. India are 5/1needing 188 runs to win.

1.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn the shorter side on middle and legRahul is a bit cramped for room but swivels and pulls it to the man at a squarish deep fine leg for a single.

1.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! KL Rahul and India are away! Archer goes full but the ball curves into the padsKL is a bit late but does manage to help it away. Gets it fine of the man at deep fine leg for a boundary.

1.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulArcher steams in from over the wicket and lands it on a short of a good length on middle and legRahul hops back and taps it to mid on.

Over 1

0.6

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalChris Woakes starts with a maiden! On a hard length on offYashasvi stands tall and pats it down on the off side.

0.5

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalWoakes makes the batter play on a good lengthYashasvi defends it with a straight bat.

0.4

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalFractionally wide on the shorter sideJaiswal shoulders arms. The ball just about carries to Jamie Smith.

0.3

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalBeaten again! Closer to the off stump on a short of a lengthJaiswal hangs his bat away from his body and the ball whistles past the bat.

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Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalBeaten! This is gathered by Jamie Smith around his face. On a length going away off the deckJaiswal walks down the track and tries to get closer to the line of the ball. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

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Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalWoakes begins from around the wicket and hits the good length in the channel on offYashasvi Jaiswal covers the off stump and holds the bat high to make the leave. The ball carries at ankle height to Jamie Smith.

Right then, three down, two to go in this five-match blockbuster Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with England leading the series 2-1. The first three Tests have been an absolute treat, with every match going the distance. And with tempers flaring and a bit of needle creeping into this contest, the final two Tests promise to be even more gripping. England and India will resume hostilities in the fourth Test, starting Wednesday, 23rd July at Old Trafford in Manchester. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

There were several key moments that shaped the outcome of this Test, and one of the most telling was the lower-order contribution in the first innings. England’s last three wickets added a priceless 116 runs, while India’s managed just 11, turning what could have been a lead into a rare first-innings tie. Add to that the 25 byes India conceded in the second innings, and in a low-scoring contest, those small margins proved decisive.

The skipper of England, Ben Stokes is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his phenomenal all-round display. On being reminded about 14th July, the day of the 2019 World Cup final being special, he says that he and Jofra had a feeling this morning that this day would be special and he is thankful that it ended on their side. On being asked about Jofra starting ahead of Carse this morning, he says that Carse was amazing last night, but he had a good feeling about Jofra, hence he went with him. On Jofra’s comeback, he says it’s awesome to have him back and all the crowd were up on their feet when he came on to bowl. He adds that he got three crucial wickets. On how tired he is, he says that bowling in a test match for your country gets you excited. He adds that Shoaib Bashir coming on to bowl with a broken finger was a warrior effort. He says that with today all being on the line, him bowling so many overs wasn’t tiring. On batting form, an all-rounder has 4 opportunities to influence the Test match. He adds that with all-rounders the great thing is that if you don’t click in batting, you have a chance with the ball and vice versa. On Pant’s run out, he says he was in the middle of a bowling spell, so he was pumped up and he believes it was just one of those things where natural instinct took over. On going 2-1, he says that two very good teams are going at each other and he expects this series to get tougher going ahead.

The captain of India, Shubman Gill, is up for a chat. He begins by saying that he feels extremely proud of his boys for playing hard-fought cricket in the last session. Adds that this is as close as Test cricket gets. Mentions they were pretty confident with the plenty of batting to come. Appreciates that England bowled really well and they couldn't string some partnerships in the top order. Feels that the target wasn't massive. On the message sent out to Jadeja, Gill says that Jadeja is very experienced and no message was needed to be passed on to him. Says he was batting brilliantly and just wanted him and the tail to keep batting. Admits that at one point, they believed they could get a lead of around 50-60 runs, which he reckons could have been a crucial one, given the state of the match. Shares that they knew chasing around 150-200 on this kind of a pitch won't be easy at all. Tells that things changed really quickly and admits that they could have applied themselves way better in the last hour of the fourth day. Further adds that sometimes the series scorecard doesn't really reflect on how well the team has played. Ends by saying that they are excited for the rest of the series. On being asked about Bumrah's availability for the Old Trafford Test, he chuckles a bit and says it will be shared soon.

Time for the presentation ceremony....

At that point, they looked dead and buried, especially given how fragile the tail had been throughout the series. With the field spread, boundaries were hard to come by for Jadeja but he batted with immense patience. England threw everything they had at the visitors, and once again, it was the golden arm of Ben Stokes that broke through, with Jasprit Bumrah falling to the well-executed short-ball ploy. The flame of hope still flickered for the tourists, as Jadeja found another resolute ally in Mohammed Siraj. The pair battled through a tense phase, and as they headed into the tea break needing just 30 more runs, the possibility of a famous win remained very much alive but it wasn't to be.

135 runs for India and 6 wickets for England was the equation heading into the final day. Ben Stokes opted to start with Jofra Archer rather than Brydon Carse, a move likely influenced by Archer's success against left-handers. The decision paid off handsomely, with Archer removing both Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar to dent the Indian hopes. The telling moment, however, came from the tireless Stokes himself, who dismissed first-innings centurion KL Rahul during a relentless nine-over spell where he consistently hammered away on a probing length. Just when Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja were stitching together a recovery, the script repeated itself as India lost yet another wicket with the lunch break looming.

In their defence of a middling target, England got just the start they needed with the early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal. KL Rahul and Karun Nair looked tentative at first but gradually settled in, guiding India to 41/1 and seemingly in control. However, Brydon Carse turned the tide late in the day with a crucial double strike that swung the momentum back England’s way. Sent in as the nightwatchman, Akash Deep couldn’t survive the final moments.

After three days of slow burn, the Test truly came to life from Day 4 onwards, with the heated exchanges late on Day 3 adding extra spice. On Day 4, India’s pace duo thoroughly tested the English batters in the opening session, with Mohammed Siraj striking early and Jasprit Bumrah rattling the batters to leave England reeling at 98/4. Post-lunch, Joe Root and Ben Stokes stitched together a classy partnership only for Washington Sundar to shatter it with a four-wicket haul that sent the tail packing and left England all out for 192.

India, three down and trailing by 242, had plenty to do on Day 3. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant led the charge in the morning, until a brilliant piece of fielding from Ben Stokes just before lunch ran Pant out, a massive turning point, as until then, England hadn’t looked like taking a wicket. Rahul fell soon after bringing up his century, and the momentum shifted with India still 133 runs behind. Ravindra Jadeja then steadied the ship, stitching vital stands with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar to take India closer to parity. The last three wickets didn’t add much, and both sides finished with identical first-innings scores, only the ninth such instance in Test history.

Earlier in the game, England won the toss for the third Test in a row and, for the first time, chose to bat. Several batters got starts, but few converted them into big scores. They ended Day 1 on 251/4, with the spotlight on Joe Root and growing anticipation of a century. Root brought up his 37th Test hundred the next morning, but India hit back through Jasprit Bumrah, who took three quick wickets. From 271/7, Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse mounted a lower-order rescue with valuable fifties. Smith dropped on 5, made India pay as the last three wickets added 116 runs. England were eventually bowled out for 387, with Bumrah earning his spot on the Lord’s honours board with his first five-wicket haul at the ground.

Test cricket at its absolute best! The injured warrior delivers the final blow to seal a memorable win. Ecstasy for England, but also a touching gesture as they put an arm around the shoulders of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, who are understandably heartbroken. We have seen England pull off some remarkable chases in recent times, but this one, defending just 192, will rank right up there as one of their finest. A hard-earned victory for Ben Stokes and his side, and one that will feel especially sweet. India will be left bitterly disappointed. They came into the chase as favourites and had the batting depth to get the job done. While there will be some consolation in the resistance shown by Jadeja and the tail, what will sting the most is their inability to string partnerships and withstand the pressure created with the hard new ball by the English pacers.

Halt! The physio is out to check on Mohammed Siraj. The ice pack is being applied on the left shoulder to ease the pain. Siraj is ready to resume.

Ollie Pope is in at forward short leg, with Joe Root positioned to his right under the helmet, parallel to the popping crease. There is also a leg gully in place.

It is going to be Jofra Archer from the Nursery End. 14-1-52-3 so far for Jofra.

We are all set to get going. The players make their way through the Long Room. The second new ball is 10 overs away. England are starting with spin in the form of Shoaib Bashir. Ravindra Jadeja to face with a slip in place. Off we go...

... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...

The ball definitely went softer, and the wicket too stopped responding a bit. However, irrespective of the condition of the ball and the pitch, one would have expected England to wrap this up in the 2nd session, but they have failed to do so. There was a moment in the 2nd session when Jadeja was adjudged LBW on the bowling of Woakes, but that was overturned, and since then Jadeja, along with Bumrah and then with Siraj, has patiently ground it out. Right then, the final session of this game promises to be box office, as England has 1 wicket to take and India are still 30 runs short of the target. Do join us for the post-tea session at 9 pm IST (3.30 pm GMT).

Well, well, who would have thought that with India 8 wickets down at Lunch, this Test would see the final session? India began at 112/8, and everyone thought it was the last session, but it did not turn out to be so. All thanks to Jadeja and Bumrah, who skittled their way through most of the session, adding 35 runs for the 9th wicket. The strategy from the duo was simple, as Jadeja looked to bat the majority of the balls in the over before crossing over. In the session, England almost tried to throw everything at the duo of Jadeja and Bumrah, but nothing worked until Bumrah decided to take the matter into his own hands and played a false stroke.

Probably the final over before Tea then. Stokes carries on.

With still a few minutes remaining in this extended session, Jadeja has rushed off for the bathroom break, hence, a slight delay. He soon jogs out of the Long Room and is appreciated by the members there. Gets out to the middle, wears his helmet back and we are ready to resume. Carse to continue.

Nasser Hussain informs that Tea has been pushed back by half an hour.

Brydon Carse to continue.

Under two minutes remain for the Tea break, but since we are down to the final wicket, the session is expected to be extended by 30 minutes. There is no official confirmation yet, but unless the final wicket falls before the scheduled interval, an extension is almost certainly on the cards.

Mohammed Siraj is the last man in. A few boos ring around the ground.

Jasprit Bumrah needs some medical attention for the blow on the right thigh. Bumrah is ready to resume. A discussion between Joe Root, Ollie Pope and Stokes. The field is set for the short ball. A short leg, one man at short mid-wicket and one a few yards in off the ropes at mid-wicket.

DRINKS BREAK. India have hung in there with Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah offering stubborn resistance. Jadeja has not taken as many risks as one might have expected from him in this situation. Occasionally, towards the end of an over with the field up, he has looked to go over the top, but for the most part, it has been measured. That sideways movement and variable bounce seen in the morning session has largely disappeared but England have banged away on a length and will have to keep stumps into play all the time. Ben Stokes is having an animated chat with his troops in the huddle before resuming. Shoaib Bashir has taken the field but it will be Stokes to bowl after the break.

Joe Root is brought into the attack now. He replaces Brydon Carse from the Pavilion End.

Ben Stokes (11-1-23-2) returns into the attack. Bowled a mammoth spell of 9.2 overs earlier in the day. He replaces Chris Woakes.

Change of gloves for Ravindra Jadeja.

There was a bit of confusion out in the middle. The umpires initially signalled the end of the over and Prasidh Krishna ran in with drinks. The fielders even changed ends, but the third umpire seemed to point out that only five balls had been bowled.

Jofra Archer (10-0-41-3) will operate from the other end. Two slips in place.

Welcome back for what in all likelihood will be the final session of the Test. A few grey clouds are hovering over Lord's but we should be fine. Ben Stokes gathers his men in a huddle. Jasprit Bumrah joins Ravindra Jadeja in the middle. Chris Woakes will finish his over. Two slips and two gullies in place. Here we go!

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

India's hopes hang by a thread now, with Ravindra Jadeja left as the only recognised batter at the crease. With Siraj and Bumrah left, England have exposed India's tail from one end and come the afternoon session, they will aim to drill through this Indian batting as quickly as possible. 81 runs surely must be feeling like a bridge too far for India, but we have seen insane things happen in cricket. Come what may, we are in for another Lord's classic. Stick around as the post-Lunch session resumes at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT).

With the game progressing, the Dukes ball softened like a marshmallow, and the batters found a little respite. Nitish Kumar Reddy stood firm with a rock-solid defence while Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with nimble singles, though boundaries remained a rare sight. England refused to give anything, their bowlers attacking with unrelenting intensity and fielders throwing themselves on the line. When the bowling unit lifts its game, it lifts the entire team, and that is exactly what we witnessed this morning. However, the alliance between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja settled things for a fair bit, and also trimmed down the target into double digits with their 30-run stand. But in came Chris Woakes and nicked off Reddy at the stroke of Lunch, which furthered England's foothold in this contest.

India resumed on 58 for 4, still clinging to hope with four frontline batters waiting in the wings. Rishabh Pant, nursing an injured left index finger, joined KL Rahul briefly before falling victim to the pitch’s uneven bounce. There's just been enough uneven bounce to make it hard to line up on the stumps due to that slope as well. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer unleashed fiery bursts. Stokes bowled an extended spell, pouring every ounce of heart and soul into his bowling as the skipper took matters into his own hands. They relentlessly targeted the stumps and reaped the rewards. Stokes fished out KL Rahul with a peach of a delivery, then Archer snapped up Washington Sundar with a screamer of a catch. Suddenly India slipped from 71/4 to 82/7, still more than half runs away.

It was clear that whichever side seized the first hour of this final day would carry the upper hand. England arrived with a never-say-die attitude and hammered India’s batting line up from the outset, making every single run feel like a hard-earned prize. For India, with 135 runs adrift, it was about stringing a couple of steady partnerships to coast safely to the win. But that wasn't the case as they just kept losing wickets one after the other and are now staring down a defeat.

SESSION SUMMARY - 21.4 Overs, 54 Runs, 4 Wickets. Oh, what a sport cricket is! Beautiful and cruel at the same time. England ended Day 4 with a wicket, and have finished this morning session with a wicket, and all the momentum tilted toward them. They are just two good deliveries away from pulling this off. But it's been a sensational fight between two quality sides. In fact, it's been 15 days of cricket at its best in this series so far, with no side ready to concede an inch. Every run has been cheered, and every appeal has been met with a roar that shook the stands.

Nasser Hussain on-air informs that Joe Root is off the field.

After bowling 9.2 fiery overs this morning, Stokes is off the attack. Chris Woakes (5-2-11-0) replaces him.

Chris Woakes is loosening up now. With just 15 minutes or so for Lunch, he is surely due for a spell, possibly from Stokes' end.

Stokes to continue his marathon bowling stint. Into his 9th consecutive over of this spell. The crowd at Lord's hasn't backed down from cheering and is right behind their respective teams. The temperature might be cooler today in London, but it's all heated up in the middle at the Home of Cricket.

Will Stokes bowl another? Yes, he will. 8th over on the trot for the English skipper since the start of play today.

Brydon Carse (4-1-11-2) is into the attack now. He replaces Jofra Archer.

DRINKS BREAK! It has been all England this morning with a dominant display that has firmly tilted the game in their favour. The first hour could hardly have gone worse for India, and all their hopes now rest on the shoulders of the last recognised pair, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja. Ben Stokes will know he is just one wicket away from exposing the tail, and that incentive might push him to send down an extra over or two in this spell.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is in next.

Washington Sundar walks in ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy. England are right on top and the crowd is right behind Ben Stokes as he charges in from around the wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja is in at number 7.

Shoaib Bashir has not taken the field yet. However, since his injury is external, he isn't required to spend time on the field before being allowed to bowl. That means he can be brought into the attack whenever England feel the time is right.

Jofra Archer will steam in from the other end. 4-0-18-1 so far for Jofra.

Former England pacer Steve Harmison rings the five-minute bell to signal the countdown to the start of play. Ben Stokes and his men stride out to the middle under bright sunshine. KL Rahul walks out with Rishabh Pant as India set their sights on 135 more runs. Ben Stokes is at the top of his mark at the Nursery End and has two balls left in the over. Stokes is starting from around the wicket to Pant with two slips and a gully in place. Let the final day begin!

PITCH REPORT - Raunak Kapoor and Deep Dasgupta take a close look at the pitch ahead of Day 5 at Lord’s. Raunak calls it a day of endless possibilities and notes that a fresh breeze and cooler air would add to the drama. From the Pavilion End, Deep points only a few ball marks and indentations on the good length area, causing the occasional deviant bounce. They then move to the Nursery End, where Brydon Carse found his rhythm on Day 4 and bowled a fiery spell. Deep observes a few widening cracks and plenty of footmarks but still reckons 135 should be within reach. He adds that those cracks should offer the bowlers a bit of extra assistance.

There was some overnight rain, but the sun is out now and the weather shouldn’t be an issue. Not that any amount of rain could wash away the intensity that’s been brewing between these two sides since the heated exchange late on Day 3. The needle is well and truly there. We are also hearing that it’s going to be a sellout today, and the crowd is already filing in nicely.

Today also marks six years since that unforgettable 2019 World Cup final and the Super Over drama that unfolded right here at Lord’s. The stakes are not as high as they were that day, but there is a sense in the air that we could be in for another humdinger. Stay tuned as the action is not far away.

Pressure does strange things to the mind and challenges even the best. You find yourself playing at deliveries you should leave and leaving the ones you should be playing. Karun Nair did the latter, giving the hosts an opening which they pounced on. On a surface where any ball could have your name on it, retreating into a shell is not a viable option. India must bat with intent and take heart from their spirited first-innings fightback. KL Rahul and those to follow were pivotal to that effort, and the visitors will be hoping they can step up once more.

It was always going to be about how much England could make the new ball count. Only one wicket fell early, but the introduction of Brydon Carse blew the game wide open. With a newish ball in hand and the surface offering uneven bounce and lateral movement, the home side will back themselves to pull off a famous defence. Washington Sundar picked up wickets more through drift than genuine turn, but Day 5 could offer more for spinners. Shoaib Bashir, who came out to bat with an injured left little finger, hasn’t bowled since taking that blow in the first innings. While the injury is to his non-bowling hand, his availability with the ball today remains uncertain.

After four days of ebb and flow, it all comes down to this. Here we are, poised for yet another Day 5 finish in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. India need 135 runs, England need 6 wickets and one way or another, it’s all set up for a gripping finale. The pendulum swung dramatically in the final 30 minutes of Day 4, and it is fair to say that England will walk in today as the more confident side.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

What a Day 5 we have in store! Tickets are already sold out and it promises to be a memorable finish with all four results on the table. KL Rahul got a reprieve on 5 when Chris Woakes put down a return catch, and just like in the first innings, he will be pivotal to India’s hopes. As for England, they will take momentum into the morning, and with Brydon Carse, who looked off-colour in the first innings, now finding his rhythm, things are looking up for the hosts heading into the final day. Monday, 14th July is set up to be one of those days you simply don't want to miss. If you do, it’s one you might well regret. The first ball on Day 5 will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Until then, take care and goodbye!

After Lunch, England’s recovery effort resumed through Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Though they had a tough initiation, the experienced pair hung in and looked to stabilise the innings. Amidst all the threats posed by the pacers, it was Washington Sundar who broke through for India. From there, the tourists chipped away steadily. Stokes perished trying to take on Sundar after the break, and the off-spinner combined with Jasprit Bumrah to clean up the tail. From 154/4, England lost 5 for 38 to be bowled out for 192, with Sundar finishing with a fine four-wicket haul.

Earlier in the morning, variable bounce, especially from the Nursery End, made life uncomfortable for the batters. Jasprit Bumrah posed plenty of questions, though it was Mohammed Siraj who reaped the rewards. Crawley couldn’t convert his start either, while Harry Brook tried to counterpunch in typical fashion but perished to his attacking instincts. England found themselves at 98/4 at the end of the first session.

Test cricket at its absolute finest! Ben Stokes delivers the final flourish with a peach and three wickets in the last 30 minutes for England have set up a thrilling final day. With 90 minutes left in the day, India began their reply to a middling total of 193. It was a nervy start, with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling early for the second time in the game, to Jofra Archer. Karun Nair and KL Rahul came together to steady the ship, and things looked calm at 41/1. But then came Brydon Carse, bowling with great rhythm and intensity, and he rocked the Indian boat with a fiery spell to drag England right back into the contest.

Ollie Pope comes in at short leg.

Joe Root wants a man at short leg but Ben Stokes thinks otherwise. Three slips, a gully and a leg gully in place.

With about 2 mintues left in the day, we will have one more over.

Here we go again. It is India's turn today to try and run down the clock. Akash Deep has called for the physio with around 5 minutes left in the day. The ball hit Deep on the back thigh and the physio is out with the magic spray.

Akash Deep walks in as the night watchman with around 13 minutes left in the day. Joe Root is egging the crowd on.

Indian skipper, Shubman Gill walks out to the centre with under 30 minutes left in the day.

DRINKS BREAK! An eventful start to India’s chase. The start was a bit shaky with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, but boundaries from KL Rahul and Karun Nair have helped settle the nerves. England will be disappointed with the dropped catch of Rahul on 5, a costly miss, perhaps, as momentum starts to shift India's way. Ben Stokes, ever the workhorse, will keep charging in, but he will need support from the other end. Brydon Carse to share the attack with Stokes for now.

Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack.

Karun Nair is in at 3.

Jofra Archer to bowl from the Nursery End.