WATCH: Mohammed Siraj's tragic dismissal draws curtain on Lord's thriller; Joe Root consoles dejected tailender

England players console Mohammed Siraj after Lord's Test. (Photo: X)

In one of the most dramatic finishes at the Home of Cricket, England clinched a heart-stopping 22-run victory over India on the final day of the third Test at Lord’s. The match, which swung like a pendulum throughout, came to a fittingly tense end with the dismissal of Mohammed Siraj — a moment as heartbreaking as it was remarkable.

India, chasing a modest target, showed tremendous grit under pressure. But in the end, it was England’s offspinner Shoaib Bashir — who had spent a large portion of the match nursing an injured finger — who returned to etch his name into the history books with the final blow.

Also Read - Lord's Test: Sunil Gavaskar questions DRS, Ashwin takes shot at umpire Paul Reiffel

With just over 20 runs needed and one wicket in hand, Siraj stood tall, defying England's bowlers with surprising composure. But fate had other plans. Bashir floated one outside off-stump, landing it on a teasing length. Siraj, defending off the back foot, seemed to have done everything right — meeting the ball dead-centre with a solid bat. Yet, the devil was in the detail. The ball gripped, spun back sharply thanks to the heavy overspin, and sneaked behind Siraj’s bat. It rolled off the pitch, and just clipped the leg stump to dislodge the bail.

Also Read - 'Four balls': England brutally troll Washington Sundar as Jofra Archer's 2015 tweet resurfaces

It was a cruel end to a brave fight. Siraj, stunned and heartbroken, stood frozen in disbelief. The English camp, meanwhile, erupted in jubilation, Bashir leading the charge as he sprinted in celebration, chased by his ecstatic teammates.

 Anderson Tendulkar Trophy 2025, 3rd Test

Heartbreak for India!

Shoaib Bashir bowls Mohammed Siraj to seal the match. #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND #INDvENG #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest #TestCricket #MohammedSiraj #ShoaibBashir pic.twitter.com/Cc1r9Wlz4j

Story continues below Advertisement

Remove Ad

— Sporcaster (@Sporcaster) July 14, 2025

To their credit, a few England players including Zak Crawley and Joe Root quickly walked over to console Siraj — a gesture that captured the mutual respect forged during a match played in fiery but fair spirit. It was a moment that reminded everyone of the emotional toll of high-stakes Test cricket.

This contest had everything — momentum shifts, individual brilliance, tactical twists, and raw emotion. While England walk away with the win and a 2-1 lead in the series, India can take pride in their resilience, even in defeat. A few things will sting — none more so than the sheer misfortune of the final wicket — but both sides played their hearts out in a match that will be remembered for years to come.