• England won the third Test against India by 22 runs at Lord's.
• Ravindra Jadeja fought valiantly but remained unbeaten on 61.
• England now leads the five-match series 2-1.

England clinched a dramatic victory over India by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord's, securing a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The match ended with intense pressure as India, needing 193 for victory, was reduced to 147-9 before finally getting all out for 170. Shoaib Bashir sealed the game by bowling out last man Mohammed Siraj, whose defensive stroke led to his dismissal and the dislodging of the leg bail, leaving him in disbelief, according to Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.

India’s Ravindra Jadeja played a commendable innings, remaining unbeaten on 61, his fourth consecutive fifty in the series, as he and Jasprit Bumrah attempted to guide the team to a remarkable win. Their partnership provided hope after India was deep in trouble at 112-8, allowing them to nearing victory until the England bowlers eventually broke through, as per Reuters and Dawn.

The match highlighted a dominant morning session for England, which claimed four wickets after lunch, shifting the momentum decisively. Key performances included Ben Stokes, who returned 3-48, and Jofra Archer, taking 3-55, marking Archer's impressive return to Test cricket after years of injuries, reports Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.

India's resilience was marked by Jadeja's aggressive batting, which included overturning an lbw decision before hitting a six over mid-wicket. The innings ended dramatically, and although Jadeja's efforts brought India within reach of a historic win at Lord’s, it was not to be, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

With this match being a turning point in the series, England will be looking to maintain their momentum as the fourth Test approaches, scheduled to begin on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester, states Dawn and Al Jazeera.