Indian Cricket Team came heartbreakingly close to pulling off a miraculous victory in the third Test against England at Lord’s, falling just 22 runs short in a tense final-day chase of 193. What looked like a lost cause at 82/7 turned into a gripping finish thanks to a defiant lower-order fightback led by Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj.
Ravindra Jadeja’s calm presence and sharp decision-making brought hope to Indian fans as he stitched a vital 35-run stand with Jasprit Bumrah. With only Siraj left at the other end, the all-rounder continued to shoulder the responsibility, farming the strike and keeping India’s slim hopes alive.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Heroics and Siraj’s Grit Fuel a Final-Session Thriller
Ravindra Jadeja reached a valiant half-century under immense pressure and tried to guide India to what would’ve been one of their most famous away Test wins. Mohammed Siraj, known more for his bowling, played his part with determination and heart.
But the dream ended in the most agonizing way. Siraj defended a loopy delivery from Shoaib Bashir, only for the ball to dribble back and knock the bails off the stumps. Siraj slumped in disbelief while England celebrated a nail-biting win. Ravindra Jadeja, stranded on 61 not out, could only watch in stunned silence. He was hailed online as a lone warrior in the face of heartbreaking defeat.
Only Jadeja stood tall ; lone warrior in a collapsing fort in Test Cricket. 💔
No support. No finish.Gambhir? All talk, no results. Another flop show.
India had it in the bag… but let it slip.
This one hurts 😭 🇮🇳
Jaddu huge respect man ♥️ #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/BEaE6WhUW9— Adorable (@rehnedotum_) July 14, 2025
Jaddu deserved better. One man can’t win a war alone. 💔🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/YeKcv5rl12
— Brijendra Verma (@VermaJi_X) July 14, 2025
You have our respect sir jadeja 💪❣️🔥 #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/IIg72xFihL
— Gaitonde (@gaitonde_7) July 14, 2025
Social Media Erupts: “Even God Didn’t Want Us to Win” Trends
Back home, Indian fans took to social media in droves, expressing heartbreak, admiration, and pride. Hashtags like #HeartbreakAtLords, #Jadeja, and #Siraj began trending. One fan wrote, “Even God didn’t want us to win today,” capturing the mood of millions. Others praised the duo’s grit, calling it one of the bravest rearguard actions in recent memory.
Even God didn’t want India to win this match, It was just bad luck, we lost purely because of it #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/hMvNeit2ec
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) July 14, 2025
Heroes at the end!
From 112/8 to 170 — Jadeja’s unbeaten 61*, Bumrah’s grit & Siraj’s fight nearly pulled off a miracle.
Chasing 193, India fell just 22 runs short at Lord’s.
Defeat, yes — but full of heart, fire, and fight. 🔥#INDvsENG #Jadeja #Bumrah #Siraj #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/JYdFYUqh7s— ganesh goud (@gk_goud) July 14, 2025
Absolutely heartbroken. We came so, so close. What incredible character shown by Jadeja, Bumrah, and Siraj! And Rahul has been outstanding. Five incredible days of Test cricket, truly the best form of the game.#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/uRwcwKqA2l
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) July 14, 2025
While the result didn’t go India’s way, the resilience and character shown at Lord’s will be remembered for years. The emotional aftermath online proved that sometimes, even in defeat, a team can win millions of hearts.
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