Tag: IND vs ENG
Jul, 12 2025
England seized control on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against India at Lord's, led by Joe Root’s 37th Test century. Jasprit Bumrah’s breakthrough wicket of Ben Stokes kept the visitors in the contest, but India faced an uphill battle at 145/3 with KL Rahul unbeaten on 53 and Rishabh Pant offering support.
India took control at Headingley after two days, powered by Shubman Gill's unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant's 65*. Their dominant partnership pushed India to 359/3. England battled back through Ollie Pope’s century but still trailed by a hefty 262 runs with pressure mounting on their middle order.
In a dramatic twist during the 4th T20I between India and England, Harshit Rana made his T20I debut as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, who was hit by a bouncer. Rana's unexpected inclusion raised questions about the ICC's substitution rules. Nevertheless, he played a vital role in securing the victory for India, taking three crucial wickets and securing a series win amid rising controversy.
