IND vs ENG 5th Test Day 3 Full Scorecard: Day 3 of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England ended with the match finely poised, but with India holding a firm upper hand. At stumps, England reached 50/1 in 13.5 overs, still needing 324 more runs to win the match and the series.
The action-packed day saw a sublime century from Yashasvi Jaiswal, a gutsy knock from Akash Deep, and a composed bowling effort by India in the final session, setting up a dramatic finale over the remaining two days at Kennington Oval, London.
England’s 2nd Innings: Early Blow from Siraj
Chasing a massive target of 374, England began cautiously. However, they suffered an early setback when Zak Crawley (14) was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj, who struck in the 14th over to break the opening stand. Crawley edged one that nipped back in, falling with the team score at 50.
At the close of play, Ben Duckett remained unbeaten on 34, providing England with hope as they head into Day 4 still requiring 324 runs with 9 wickets in hand. India’s bowling attack, led by Siraj (1/11 in 3.5 overs), looked sharp. Akash Deep (0/15 in 5) and Prasidh Krishna (0/23 in 5) maintained tight lines but went wicketless.
India’s Second Innings: Jaiswal Shines, Akash Surprises
Earlier in the day, Team India posted a massive 396 in 88 overs, setting up the match with a lead of 373. The innings was powered by a classy knock from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 118 runs off 164 balls with 14 boundaries and 2 sixes. It was a remarkable recovery from his first-innings failure and underlined his growing reputation as India’s next Test star.
India’s lower-order resistance proved to be the game-changer. Akash Deep, the pacer, stunned England with the bat, scoring a valuable 66 off 94 balls, laced with grit and determination. His unexpected contribution frustrated England’s bowling attack and pushed India well beyond the 350-run mark.
Solid middle-order contributions came from Ravindra Jadeja (53) and Washington Sundar (53), while Dhruv Jurel chipped in with 34.
England’s Bowling: Tongue Claims Five
England’s most successful bowler was Josh Tongue, who bowled with pace and persistence to claim 5 wickets for 125 runs in 30 overs. Gus Atkinson took 3 wickets for 127 runs in 27 overs, while Jamie Overton picked up 2 wickets. Despite their efforts, England’s bowlers struggled to clean up India’s tail.
England’s First Innings: A Missed Opportunity
England had taken a 23-run lead after scoring 247 runs in 51.2 overs in their first innings. The hosts got off to a flying start with Zak Crawley smashing 64 off 74 balls, hitting 14 boundaries. Ben Duckett (43 off 38), Harry Brook (53), Joe Root (29), and Ollie Pope (22) also chipped in with useful runs.
However, England failed to build on their early momentum as the Indian pace duo of Mohammed Siraj (4/86) and Prasidh Krishna (4/64) ran through the middle and lower order. Akash Deep picked up one wicket, while Jadeja went wicketless.
India’s First Innings: A Faltering Start
Batting first, India managed only 224 runs in 69.4 overs, with most of the top order failing to convert starts. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early for just 2, trapped LBW by Atkinson. KL Rahul (14), Shubman Gill (21), and Sai Sudharsan (38) couldn’t capitalize, and Gill’s run-out proved costly.
Karun Nair was the top-scorer with 57 off 109 balls, while Washington Sundar (26) and Dhruv Jurel (19) contributed lower down the order. England’s disciplined bowling effort, led by Gus Atkinson’s 5/63, restricted India and handed the hosts a slender first-innings lead.
What’s Next: England’s Big Chase Begins
With two days remaining and a mountain to climb, England need 324 more runs to win this match and the series. India will be eyeing early wickets on Day 4 to press their advantage. The pitch is showing signs of variable bounce, and with India’s pace attack in form, the pressure is squarely on England’s batters.
This thrilling finale to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has all the makings of a classic Test finish.
