England bounced back from the jaws of defeat and registered a dashing win at the Lords by 22 runs against India. Batting first in the first innings, England had set a target of 387 runs with Joe Root scoring 104 runs and significant contributions of Ollie Pope (44), Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56). In the second innings, England could only score 192 runs with Joe Root (40) and Ben Stokes (33) as top performers.
But it was England’s bowling that took the match towards victory and Jofra Archer was the top bowler he picked five crucial wickets in third Test and ripped apart India’s bowling lineup.
It was only Ravindra Jadeja who stood tall for India and remained not out at 61. He came in to bat when India was at 112/8 and took India till the score of 170. Post-match England captain hailed Jofra Archer’s brilliance and credit him for England’s success.
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“It was (extraordinary finish). It was actually part of the reason I went with Jof and myself this morning, one of those feelings, what is it 6 years now to the day (2019 WC win).. Jof played a major role in that, just had one of those feelings he would do something special and he cracked the game open with 2 wickets.”
“It wasn’t an easy call, there was a bit of discussion in the dressing room. Brydon (Carse) had an amazing spell last night, he was charging in and had great rhythm but it was a gut feeling, Jof’s first match back in the Test team and sometimes your gut works. It is awesome to have him back. When he turns it on and the speeds come up on the screen, the feeling in the game changes.”
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“What an amazing job to get through the overs, first time out, tough week but he got some crucial wickets. I thought I had taken myself to some pretty dark places before.. but today bowling to win a Test match for your country.. If that doesn’t get you going then I don’t know what does. Bashir, broken hand, going out there and taking responsibility with the bat, then coming out and picking up the last wicket, absolute warrior to do that for the team.”
