The hallowed turf of Lord’s witnessed another chapter of cricketing drama as England and India locked horns in the third Test of their 2025 series. With the series tantalizingly poised, both teams arrived in London with renewed intensity. England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bat first after winning the toss, hoping to post a formidable total. India, meanwhile, welcomed back their pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, whose return instantly electrified the contest. What followed was a spellbinding exhibition of fast bowling that left fans and pundits alike in awe.
Jasprit Bumrah’s double strike sent Lord’s in raptures on Day 2
Day 2 began with England in a strong position, anchored by Joe Root’s century. But the morning session belonged to Bumrah, who turned the tide with a sensational burst. In the 87th over, he first sent Root’s middle stump cartwheeling with a delivery that nipped back just enough to breach the England talisman’s defense. Root, who had compiled a patient 104, was left stunned as Bumrah celebrated a crucial breakthrough.
The very next ball, Bumrah produced another moment of magic. Chris Woakes, facing his first delivery, was drawn into a tentative poke outside off. The Indians went up in appeal for a catch behind, and after some deliberation and a successful review, UltraEdge confirmed the faintest of edges. The crowd erupted as Bumrah stood on the brink of a hat-trick, having reduced England from 271/5 to 271/7 in the space of two balls. The energy at Lord’s was palpable, with Indian fans roaring and English supporters silenced by the sudden collapse.
𝘌𝘬𝘥𝘶𝘮 𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘲𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘢…𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘺𝘦…𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪! #SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/n0gq861nQb
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 11, 2025
England bundled out as Bumrah’s fifer seize the momentum for India
Bumrah’s devastating spell didn’t end there. He continued to probe and pressure the English lower order, eventually claiming his fifth wicket by castling Jofra Archer, sealing a memorable five-wicket haul at the Home of Cricket. His final figures—27 overs, 5 wickets for 74 runs—were a testament to his relentless accuracy and ability to strike at crucial moments.
England, who at one stage looked set for a mammoth total, were bowled out for 387 in 112.3 overs. Besides Root’s hundred and handy contributions from Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56), the hosts struggled to withstand India’s late surge. Bumrah’s brilliance was ably supported by Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who chipped in with key wickets.
As the teams left the field, social media buzzed with tributes to Bumrah’s artistry. Fans celebrated his knack for delivering in high-pressure situations, and the Indian contingent at Lord’s made their voices heard. With momentum now firmly in India’s corner, the stage is set for another enthralling chapter in this storied rivalry.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
The Man , The Myth , The Magician – Jasprit Bumrah
Lords honour board should be honoured now to have his name in there!#ENGvIND #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/rS6wUfom1b
— The Reverse Sweep (@trspodcastt) July 11, 2025
HISTORY CREATED BY JASPRIT BUMRAH
Bumrah now holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in away Tests by an Indian in Test cricket history!He achieves this milestone in the 3rd Test against England at Lord’s.#ENGvsIND#ENGvINDpic.twitter.com/Dybcxc6rbJ
— Punny (@PunnyBhaiya) July 11, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah. pic.twitter.com/hJw1OXYnvM
— dxp (@drivexpull) July 11, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah shines again, pushing India forward! No doubt, he’s one of the greatest bowlers of this era. Now, time for the batsmen to step up! pic.twitter.com/gyCxbMZI3s
— PC 6 OG (@ForFun351001) July 11, 2025
England vs India
3rd Test Day 2:
England 1st inning –
387 all out
Root starts day with brilliant century -104
Congratulations Root
Congratulations Jasprit Bumrah for 5 dangerous Wickets. pic.twitter.com/W2FhdL6qNQ
— Nandini Chaar (@ndccomputers) July 11, 2025
THE TEST BOWLING AVERAGE OF JASPRIT BUMRAH IS JUST 19.49 #Bumrah pic.twitter.com/bab4am1aTe
— Faruk (@uf2151593) July 11, 2025
FIFER for Jasprit Bumrah
His maiden five-wicket haul at Lord’s in Test cricket #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | pic.twitter.com/pwH4Ovj4iM
— Nayika .. (@nayika_nayika) July 11, 2025
5-fer at Lord’s honour boards and Long room appreciation
– Jasprit Bumrah #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/Snhj1ztYur
— NightWatchMad (@NightWatchMad) July 11, 2025
Most Test Fifers in SENA by an Asian:
Jasprit Bumrah – 11*.
Wasim Akram – 11.
Muttiah Muralitharan – 10. pic.twitter.com/tvddiJMr13— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 11, 2025
It’s Jasprit Bumrah’s world, we’re living in it. What a champion performer, does it time and time again. Well bowled @Jaspritbumrah93 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/pmErpOUVPG
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 11, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah takes five as India pack England for 387 #ENGvIND
Scorecard https://t.co/IjnK3KHsyE pic.twitter.com/ktGeqEODYd— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 11, 2025
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