Team India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the Lord’s Test, falling just short of what once looked like a comfortable chase. Despite a resilient and unbeaten knock of 61 runs off 181 balls from Ravindra Jadeja, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure, handing England a dramatic win.

Jadeja's Grit, but No Support

Jadeja stood tall amid the collapse, refusing to give up even as wickets tumbled around him. His defiant innings kept hopes alive until the final overs, but the lack of support from the tail made it impossible to cross the finish line.

Ajay Jadeja on Team India’s Disappointment

Speaking to Sony Sports, former cricketer Ajay Jadeja shared his thoughts on the emotional aftermath of the loss.

“When you come this close and still lose, it’s heart-wrenching. No one will feel this more deeply than Ravindra. He put in immense effort and stayed till the end. The players worked their whole lives for such moments.”

He added:

“This kind of defeat is hard to digest. You can talk strategies and mistakes later, but the pain of losing a winnable game is something that lingers. A real team is one that bounces back stronger from such setbacks.”

What Went Wrong?

India were set a modest target of 193 runs to win, and with the form of Jaiswal, Gill, Rahul, Pant, and Jadeja, it looked achievable. However, England’s bowlers—especially Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes—executed tight spells with precision.

• Day 4: India lost four crucial wickets.

• Day 5 morning: Pant, Rahul, and Sundar were dismissed before lunch, tilting the game in England’s favor.

Despite late efforts by Jadeja, Reddy, Bumrah, and Siraj, India fell short by just 22 runs—a result that will sting for a long time.