Fans erupt as KL Rahul and Rabindra Jadeha leads India’s battle on the third day of the Lord’s Test against England
Day 3 of the Master’s Examination England and India It provided an engaging mix of skills, resilience and raw emotions. India led by music KL was satisfied And what you can trust Rabindra Jadajabefore a drama-filled period concluded the day, he stole the claws to 387, matching England’s first inning score. The scoreboard reads parity, but the subtext of individual battles, tactical shifts, and missed opportunities added layers to the contest.
KL Rahul’s elegant ton anchors Indian innings
Rahul was India’s core on Saturday. In the conditions that tested patience and skill, he offered master classes in control and timing, earning a century of mental discipline as much as technique. His firing at 100 to force a pace after a tense pause of 98 is not a feature of his personal highlight reel, but it was in the innings that tied India together.
Rahul’s 100 marked India’s eighth on this tour and set a new benchmark. But more than that number, it was the calm and quiet authority that exuded the England he had been dissatisfied with.
Ben Stokes’ Fire, Jofra Archer’s Wrath Test India’s Resolution
Ben StokesI recently returned after the surgery after bowling, so I rewind the clock with a fierce 5 over spell and targeted it. Rishab pants With a short barrage of balls. Pants nurse his injured fingers bravely to the attack until the moment of enthusiastic moments, Indian cost. Before lunch, he attempted a sharp single to bring Rahul back to the strike, and the pants were exhausted by an epic direct hit from Stokes.
meanwhile, Jofra Archer The ball reminded me of his threat. The clocking speed exceeded 150 kmph, and the burst after lunch at England Pacer was electric and rattled. Nitish Lady. The wicket didn’t come, but Archer’s strength set the tone of the revival of England’s body language.
Rabindra Jadeha shows grit to delay tactics for Britain
Jadeja once again proved his worth with a crucial 72-run knock, countering a gentle pace. He guided the tail efficiently, ensuring India hits deeper, and erased the deficit. However, the day ended with a simmering tension. The British Opener with just a few minutes left –Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett– Optional for stall tactics. Passing through Crawley’s exaggerated leaves, the ironic jokes sparked visible frustration Schubman Gillresponding with a slow applause, a pointed gesture as the light vanished.
In the stump, Britain held a thin, two-run lead with no losses in two innings. The numbers even suggest that on the ground, but I feel the momentum is covered in Indian favor. Rahul’s resilience, Jadeja’s solidity, and the fired dressing room keeps tourists firmly in the contest.
Both the rest of the two days and figly and literally, this Lord’s Test is formed as another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the two proud cricket nations.
Here’s how the fans responded:
The final 5 minutes summarise everything about this series
Amazing
I loved the drama #hard #indvseng
-DK (@dineshkarthik) July 12, 2025
The Action Pack finally finished playing on the Absorption Day. Many runs did not score, but the fight is intense. Only the first inning score was tied. Could India have declared that there will be a few more overs and wickets coming in? perhaps. That said, it should be rivets for the remaining two days.
– Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 12, 2025
What an end of the third day.
– Lord’s Cricket Ground (@homeofcricket) July 12, 2025
Absolute Test Cricket 🥵 pic.twitter.com/km6vb7n67s
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapitals) July 12, 2025
Absolute𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦 pic.twitter.com/bnqtem84kp
-Rajasthan Royals (@Rajasthanroyals) July 12, 2025
England will take a narrow lead when they close on the third day with their 🏏#engvind
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/jevpscx0q6 pic.twitter.com/3lxyxhofmc-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) July 12, 2025
– Out-of-context cricket (@gemsofcricket) July 12, 2025
The duo of 1st century KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and 50’s Ravindra Jadeja are Team India’s top performers! 💯💪🇮🇳#engvind #tests #klhahu pic.twitter.com/gdad5qhw0v
– root jaiswal (@jaiswalroot) July 12, 2025
India: 387 All
England: 387AllScore level
•Kl Rahul Magnifent100 Lord’s
•Ravindra Jadeja Superb Fifty.
•Rishabh Pant attacks 50. pic.twitter.com/gkhy6mb2ae-Sharmaq Ahmad (@cricgayata5915) July 12, 2025
KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are passing three of the best in India in this first inning. 🫡
– Sharon Solomon (@bsharan_6) July 12, 2025
The main drama
All 387 England
Joe Route-103
Bumura-5 Wicket
India-387All
KL met -100
Rishab Pant 74
Jaadja -72 pic.twitter.com/eugaazbeaw– Choudhary Kapil (@kapilmalik3011) July 12, 2025
Another good batting performance by India. KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja… India has been extremely capable of this series despite having no batting experience.
-Sreejith Mullappilli (@mullappilli) July 12, 2025
Ind 387 will all come out in the first inning.
Brilliant KL Rahul 100, Rishabh Pant 74, R Jadeja 72.#engvind-Jaayshaan (Vaidhayajayashankar) (@jaayshaan) July 12, 2025
Jadeja is further alienating test performance as it becomes the best and best Allrounder that surpasses Jacques Kallis.
-Enginerd. (@mainbhiengineer) July 12, 2025