India vs England 3rd Test Day 3: Tensions Flare as Shubman Gill Gets into Heated Exchange With England Openers

Tempers rise at Lord’s as India captain Shubman Gill launches a verbal outburst against England’s Zak Crawley for deliberately delaying play; match level at stumps with both sides scoring 387 in the first innings.

July-13, 2025: Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s saw a dramatic end as Shubman Gill lost his cool over England openers’ time-wasting tactics. The match, part of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, was evenly poised with both teams scoring 387 runs in their respective first innings. England ended the day with a slender two-run lead, closing at 2/0 in their second innings after just one over was bowled.

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The final few minutes of the day turned tense when Zak Crawley, facing the fifth delivery from Jasprit Bumrah, stopped mid-over citing a physical issue and called for the physio, leading to an unnecessary delay. This was followed by another brief discussion with fellow opener Ben Duckett, further slowing down play. Shubman Gill, visibly frustrated, was seen making angry gestures and hurling verbal expletives at the openers, accusing them of wasting time to avoid facing a full over.

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🔹 India’s Innings Wraps Up at 387

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Earlier in the day, India were bowled out for 387, matching England’s first-innings score. KL Rahul’s century (100) and valuable contributions from Rishabh Pant (74) and Ravindra Jadeja (72) propelled India to parity after losing quick wickets late in the innings.

Chris Woakes was the standout bowler for England, picking 3/84, while Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes chipped in with two wickets each. India lost their last four wickets for just 11 runs, with tailenders Akash Deep and Washington Sundar unable to add much to the total.

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🔹 Match Heats Up As Emotions Spill Over

The day’s final over, bowled by Bumrah, was the only over of England’s second innings. But it proved eventful off the pitch, as the psychological battle between both teams took center stage. Gill’s animated reaction reflected the high-pressure stakes of the match, now perfectly balanced heading into Day 4.

While Crawley’s move to slow down play is a known strategy to reduce exposure late in the day, Gill’s fiery response has now added extra spice to what was already a fiercely contested Test.

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Score Summary at Stumps – Day 3:
England: 387 & 2/0 (1 over)
India: 387 all out (119.2 overs)
Match status: England lead by 2 runs

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Conclusion:
With tempers flaring and scores tied, Day 4 promises to be a thrilling chapter in the third Test. India’s bowlers will look to strike early, while England’s openers must weather not just the new ball—but the heat of a fired-up Indian unit.

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