Friday, June 26
India had seized control earlier in the day by bowling England out for just 192 in their second innings, with Sundar starring with a brilliant spell of 4 for 22. But the momentum shifted late in the day when England picked up three wickets in the space of 30 minutes, tilting the balance slightly in their favour.
At Lord's, England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick boldly predicted securing six Indian wickets in the first hour of Day 5, as India stood at 58 for 4, chasing 193. England's momentum surged after Ben Stokes' late dismissal of Akash Deep, fueling their confidence. Washington Sundar's 4/22 spell earlier restricted England to 192, setting up a tense final day.
England and India are locked in a tense battle at Lord's, with India at 58/4, needing 135 more runs to win. Ben Stokes' late wicket of Akash Deep has swung the momentum back in England's favour after Washington Sundar's impressive 4/22 had earlier restricted England to 192 in their second innings.
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Radha Yadav's stunning catch wasn't enough as England narrowly defeated India in the fifth T20I by five wickets, though India secured the series 3-2, marking their first-ever T20I series win against England. Shafali Verma's explosive 75 propelled India to 167/7, but England chased it down, led by Sophia Dunkley and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge.
KL Rahul expressed immense pride in his crucial century at Lord's, deeming it a 'very special' moment. His composed 100 on Day 3 helped India match England's first innings total. Rahul emphasized focusing on giving the team a good start, highlighting the knock's importance. He cherished Lord's legacy, recalling his previous century there in 2021.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set for a Wimbledon final showdown, their second Major final clash. Despite Sinner's recent loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros, he dismisses its impact on the upcoming match. Alcaraz acknowledges Sinner's ability to learn from defeats.
