IND vs ENG 3rd Test: ‘If that doesn’t get you going, nothing will’: Ben Stokes powers England to dramatic Lord’s win | Cricket News – Times of India

In a coronary heart-stopping end at Lord’s, England captain Ben Stokes summoned each ounce of his resolve to lead his staff to a dramatic 22-run win over India within the third Test on Monday, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead within the 5-match collection.Score: India vs England 3rd TestIndia, chasing 193, have been observing defeat at 147 for 9 when final man Mohammed Siraj joined a stoic Ravindra Jadeja (61*). The duo resisted valiantly after tea, taking India tantalisingly shut to an inconceivable victory earlier than Shoaib Bashir — who had spent a lot of the match off-area with a finger harm — bowled Siraj to seal the win with the narrowest of margins.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jadeja, not out on his fourth straight fifty of the collection, was left stranded, having carried India’s hopes nearly singlehandedly after they slumped to 112 for 8.

It was a match befitting the grandeur of Lord’s, and at its centre was Stokes — the warrior, the captain, the match-winner. His contribution: 3 for 48 within the second innings, essential center-order knocks of 44 and 33, and a recreation-altering direct-hit run-out of Rishabh Pant in India’s first innings.

For his all-spherical heroics, Stokes was named Player of the Match — his fourth Man of the Match award at Lord’s, probably the most by any participant on the iconic venue.Fourth Player of the Match award for Ben Stokes at Lord’s

Speaking on the submit-match presentation, a visibly drained however elated Stokes stated: “Bowling to win a Test match for your country… If that doesn’t get you going, I don’t know what does. I thought I had taken myself to some pretty dark places before, but today…”Stokes additionally praised the returning Jofra Archer, who took 3 for 55 in his first Test in over 4 years.“It was one of those gut feelings. Jof was back and sometimes your gut just works. He cracked the game open with two wickets this morning. What an amazing job to get through that spell.”Stokes credited Bashir’s warrior spirit: “Broken finger, and he still stepped up. Took responsibility with the bat and then came back to take the final wicket — just amazing.”With eight days earlier than the subsequent Test in Manchester, England will relaxation and regroup, whereas India are left to rue missed probabilities.The stage is now set for an much more intense showdown at Old Trafford.