The 3rd Test between India and England at Lord’s is perfectly poised. After both teams scored 387 in their first innings, tensions hit a boiling point on Day 3.

India lost key moments with errors, while England played smart. As the light faded, emotions surged. And Shubman Gill lit the fuse.


Scores Level at 387 — A Rare Stalemate

India matched England’s 387-run total exactly. This marked only the 9th time in Test history that both teams scored the same in their first innings.

KL Rahul’s century and strong support from Ravindra Jadeja brought India close. But a costly error undid it all.

Pant’s Run-Out: “Stupid, Stupid, Stupid”

Rishabh Pant threw it away.

He attempted a single to short cover. No urgency. No reason. Yet he ran.

Ben Stokes pounced. A direct hit ended Pant’s innings on 74. It shocked the team. Fans online echoed one word:
“Stupid.”

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Gill vs Crawley: The Final Over Erupts

As England began their second innings, they looked to survive the fading light. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett slowed the game.

India noticed.

Only one over was bowled. Shubman Gill, frustrated, walked in from slip and snapped at Crawley:
“Grow some fing balls!”

Stump mics caught it. Tempers flared. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj backed him. Lord’s witnessed raw fire.


What to Expect on Day 4

The second innings is underway. England lead by just 2 runs. But they bat with a fresh start.

India’s pacers will charge in. Bumrah and Siraj aim for early wickets. England will rely on Root and Stokes.

One strong session can tilt this Test.

If India bowl England out under 250, they’ll chase with confidence. But if Root survives and leads a stand, England may dictate terms.

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