England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test match of the five-match series held at Lord's, London, on July 14, 2025. The victory gave England a 2-1 lead in the series. The match was closely contested, with England scoring 387 runs in the first innings and 192 in the second, while India scored 387 in their first innings and 170 in their second innings. Ravindra Jadeja was unbeaten on 61 runs for India in the final innings but could not prevent the defeat. The match was described as a thriller with England holding their nerve under pressure to secure the win. Following this result, two matches remain in the series. Subsequent coverage of the fourth Test in Manchester highlighted a strong fightback by India, with notable performances from players such as Rishabh Pant, Gill, Rahul, and Jadeja, leading to a draw in that match and keeping the series competitive.