🏟️ Match Summary: 3rd Test, Lord’s – July 10–14, 2025
Stumps Day 4: India – 58/4 in 17.4 overs (Target: 193) 🆚 England – 387 & 192 India need 135 more runs, England need 6 more wickets. It’s all set up for a classic Day 5 finish at Lord’s!
🧨 Day 4 Highlights:
- India lost 4 quick wickets in chase of 193.
- KL Rahul remains key with 33*.
- Akash Deep fell on the final ball of Day 4.
- Ben Stokes & Brydon Carse turned the momentum with lethal spells.
🎙️ Washington Sundar’s Bold Statement
After the close of play, Washington Sundar expressed unshakable confidence in the Indian camp:
“We’ll chase it down comfortably. I believe India will win this by lunch tomorrow.”
This bold statement set social media ablaze. Fans and pundits debated whether India had the steel to finish the job after losing half their batting by stumps.
Sundar’s optimism reflects India’s belief in their middle order and KL Rahul’s calm presence.
🧮 Current Match Situation
🇮🇳 India Second Innings – 58/4 (17.4 overs)
- KL Rahul – 33* (47) 🧱
- Akash Deep – 1 (dismissed on final ball of Day 4)
🇬🇧 England Bowling – Day 4 Evening Spell
- Ben Stokes – 4.4-0-15-1 🪃 (took crucial wicket late)
- Brydon Carse – 4-1-11-2 🔥 (huge breakthroughs in middle order)
🔄 England’s Late Fightback
Just when India looked to be cruising at 47/1, England struck back:
- Carse removed two batters in quick succession.
- Ben Stokes returned with a fiery spell.
- Akash Deep, the nightwatchman, was trapped on the final delivery of the day.
🎙️ Iconic Commentary
As Ben Stokes ran in to deliver the final ball of Day 4, the tension at Lord’s was electric. Then came the moment:
Nasser Hussain:
“Clean bowled! Akash Deep’s stumps are shattered! Stokes finishes the day in style! That’s a hammer blow right at the close. India lose one more… and England believe again!”
It was a perfect delivery — quick, full, and tailing in just enough to beat the bat and uproot the stumps. England roared as the lights beamed down over the hallowed turf of Lord’s.
📈 Day 5 Preview: A Test for Nerves
Day 5 promises to be a classic final-day finish:
- India need 135 runs with only 6 wickets in hand.
- England need to strike early and expose India’s lower-middle order.
- KL Rahul holds the key to India’s hopes with his experience and poise.
🤝 Expected Key Partnerships:
- Rahul + Sundar ✅
- Sundar + Pant (if fit to bat)
- Tail-end resistance?
☁️ Weather Forecast: Good
No rain predicted, full day’s play expected.
💬 Expert Opinions:
Nasser Hussain: “India may still do it, but England have their foot in the door. Day 5 is about who handles pressure.”
Sunil Gavaskar: “Rahul is batting like a wall. If he stays till lunch, India wins.”
🩺 Will Rishabh Pant Bat on Day 5? Injury Update
Rishabh Pant, who was pivotal in India’s first innings with a fluent 59, did not come out to bat during the top-order collapse late on Day 4. This raised speculation about a possible fitness or injury concern.
✅ Latest from Team India
As per post-day updates from team sources and commentators:
“Pant is available to bat if required on Day 5. He had some discomfort after keeping but nothing that rules him out.”
He is expected to bat if needed, possibly at his regular position or slightly lower depending on how KL Rahul and Washington Sundar progress in the morning.
⚠️ Why He Didn’t Bat Yet:
- India sent nightwatchman Akash Deep to protect Pant and the middle order in tricky light.
- Team management may be saving Pant for when the ball softens and conditions favor stroke play.
🏏 Match Scorecard Snapshot
England 1st Innings: 387
- Joe Root – 104
- Brydon Carse – 56
- Jasprit Bumrah – 5/74 🔥
India 1st Innings: 387
- Kl Rahul – 100
- Rishabh Pant – 74
- Chris Woakes – 3/84
England 2nd Innings: 192
- Joe Root – 40
- Washington Sundar – 4/22
India 2nd Innings (Target: 193)
- 58/4 at stumps Day 4
🩺 Will Pant Bat on Day 5? Latest Update
Fans have been anxiously waiting to know whether Rishabh Pant will come out to bat after not appearing on Day 4. Team sources confirm that Pant is fit and available, and is expected to bat on Day 5 if required.
He may come in after Washington Sundar, depending on how the morning session unfolds. There were signs of discomfort post-wicketkeeping duties, but no official word on an injury ruling him out.
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the current situation in the 3rd Test at Lord’s?
A: India need 135 runs, England need 6 wickets on Day 5.Q2: Who is the top scorer for India so far in the 2nd innings?
A: KL Rahul with 33 not out.Q3: What did Washington Sundar say after Day 4?
A: He predicted that India would win the match after lunch on Day 5.Q4: Who took the last wicket on Day 4?
A: Ben Stokes dismissed Akash Deep on the final ball of the day.Q5: What did Nasser Hussain say during the final ball wicket?
A: He exclaimed, “That’s the breakthrough England wanted!”Q6: When does Day 5 start?
A: Play begins at 3:00 PM Pakistan Time (11:00 AM Local Time) on July 14, 2025.🎯 Final Thoughts
This match has delivered on every front — stunning centuries, fiery pace spells, and now a final-day thriller with all outcomes on the table.
With Sundar’s confident prediction, KL Rahul’s calm presence, and England’s late Day 4 strike, the stage is set for a nail-biting conclusion at Lord’s.
👀 Stay tuned for live updates, expert reactions, and the full Day 5 drama.
🏆 Will India pull off a famous chase, or will England storm back to square the series?
📣 Comment below with your predictions and favorite moments so far!