A Blockbuster Finale at Lord’s today: Washington Sundar remains optimistic
India need 135 runs, England need 6 wickets
London (Lord’s): The final day of the third and deciding Test (From 3.30 PM onwards) between India and England at the iconic Lord’s promises to be a dramatic finish. Chasing a target of 193, India ended Day 4 at 58 for 4, still needing 135 runs to win, while England require 6 more wickets. Despite the pressure, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar remains upbeat and confident about the team’s chances.
Rahul holds the key:
KL Rahul, who is unbeaten on 33, stands as India’s biggest hope. Having already scored two centuries in this series, Rahul is just the second Indian after Dilip Vengsarkar to score more than one Test hundred at Lord’s.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), Karun Nair (14), Shubman Gill (6), and Akash Deep (1) have already been dismissed. Still to bat are Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
England’s bowling damage was led by Brydon Carse, who took two wickets, while Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer claimed one each.
Sundar’s confidence after four-wicket haul:
Washington Sundar had a memorable Day 4 with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets – Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, and Shoaib Bashir – all bowled clean. Speaking after the day’s play, he said:
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“We still have capable batters left who can win us the match. We’ve already discussed our plan in the dressing room, and we’ll go out on the final day with a positive mindset. Winning a Test at Lord’s is a special feeling – we are determined to pull it off.”
England cautious but hopeful:
England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick acknowledged that the outcome hinges on how KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant perform on the final day:
“KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will likely decide the fate of this Lord’s Test.”
With tension mounting and both sides in with a realistic chance, the fifth day at Lord’s is set for a grand Test cricket climax.