"Nothing gives you pain as much as Test cricket": Fans heartbroken as India lose thriller to England at Lord’s

The Ben Stokes-led England National Cricket Team rubbed salt on the wounds of the India National Cricket Team with a thrilling 22-run victory in the third Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. England outplayed India on the dramatic Day 5 to take a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series.

India lost the Lord’s Test from the winning position, and fans blamed the unnecessary aggression and drama for the crushing defeat, which put them in a position where they have to win the remaining two Tests to clinch their first-ever Test series in England since 2007.

England crush India at Lord’s, take 2-1 lead in Test series

They have won just three Test series in England, in 1971, 1986, and 2007. The young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, had the golden chance to take a lead at Lord’s and shatter Ben Stokes and his team’s confidence, but the hosts made a stunning comeback to crush the touring side.

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Chasing 193 runs to win the third Test, the Indian team had a really forgettable start on Day 4 evening. By the end of Day 4, they were struggling at 58 for 4. KL Rahul stood firm with an unbeaten 33, but the team lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), Karun Nair (14), Shubman Gill (6), and Akash Deep (1) early.

England’s Brydon Carse made things worse for India by taking two crucial wickets in that late session. Earlier on Day 4, India bowled out England for 192 in their second innings. Washington Sundar was the star with four wickets, while Joe Root top-scored for England with 40 runs.

Jofra Archer shines bright on Test comeback at Lord's

Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah also took two wickets each. Before that, India matched England’s first innings total of 387 runs on the back of KL Rahul’s century and 70+ contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant. For England, Chris Woakes scalped three wickets at Lord’s.

Well, it was a memorable comeback for Jofra Archer as he troubled the Indian players with his fierce bouncers and scalped key wickets to help England beat India by runs in the third Test. Apart from Jofra, Ben Stokes and Carse also made a significant impact with the ball, taking a wicket each in the final innings.

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After the match, Indian cricket fans have been left heartbroken, but they have lauded Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Sira,j and Jasprit Bumrah for their fighting efforts.

Here's how fans react to India's crushing loss to England in the Lord's Test:

Oh my word. What a way for it to end. Poor Mohammed Siraj – the ball rolls back onto his stumps and England win by 22 runs. A truly incredible game.

— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) July 14, 2025

Well tried boys. This is painful.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 14, 2025

What a disappointment end for the Indian team. But take a bow, Jadeja. You have played an innings of the life time #ENGvIND

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) July 14, 2025

MOST HEARTBREAKING END TO SUCH A GREAT TEST. 💔

- Siraj defended the ball, but it rolled onto the stumps. 🥲 pic.twitter.com/2OLi28TaPa

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 14, 2025

Heartbreaks come in different forms, this loss at Lords is one of the harshest... #indvs

— Amit (@nottheamit) July 14, 2025

England have the habit of being involved in some nail biting test cricket. This was another thriller. Well done to both the teams , amazing cricket. We fought well 🇮🇳 but England held the nerves. #ENGvsIND

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) July 14, 2025

Nothing gives you pain as much as Test cricket.

— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) July 14, 2025

That’s heartbreaking 💔 #EngvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 14, 2025

Showed great commitment @imjadeja @Jaspritbumrah93 & @mdsirajofficial wasn’t our day 💔 #INDvsENG @BCCI

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 14, 2025

Heartbreaking finish but proud of the fight. Take a bow @imjadeja, what determination, what patience. What a Test match we've had. Congratulations @benstokes38 lion hearted effort from him with the ball. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/5ijoDMrN9j

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 14, 2025