Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 02:01pm on 12 Jul 2025,Saturday Sports
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant led India’s spirited fightback at Lord’s, stitching a 100+ partnership to reduce England’s 387-run lead. Rahul dazzled with a flurry of boundaries, reaching 76, while Pant, battling a finger injury, smashed 64. Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and Joe Root’s 37th Test century earned both spots on the Honours Board. England’s bowlers struggled with a soft Dukes ball, prompting ball-change drama. Pant’s aggressive strokeplay frustrated Woakes, while Rahul’s class unsettled Carse. Despite trailing by 190 runs, India’s momentum surged. The match remains finely poised, with India’s lower order and England’s pace attack set for a gripping Day 4. (PC: NDTV & India Today)
