Third Test England vs India 2025 The third Test match was not just a match, but it was a confluence of passion, spirit and stubbornness. While on one hand the Indian team put in all its strength, on the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes turned this match into a memorable story. Let’s understand the 10 major highlights of this historic match, which make this Test so special:
Ben Stokes’ comeback day
Almost nobody could have imagined that the same player would be waving the winning flag six years later as Stokes raised his hand and apologized in the 2019 victory. This time he did not even apologize, but punched his fists, as he was happy about the win This sentiment betrayed the idea that this game was more than a game and that his self-respect was coming back.
Stokes came out as a warrior, not a captain
What Stokes did during the match was not the work of any ordinary captain. When he bowled seven overs with the second new ball on the second day, coach Brendon McCullum had to send staff to ask him to stop. But on Monday… no one dared to say anything He returned to the field and bowled a spell of 10 consecutive overs – if this is not passion then what is?
The opposition team also accepted his supremacy
The funny fact of the game was that one of the enemy batsmen requested Stokes to allow him to go to bathroom in the field. This indicates that Stokes did not only rule the match with a ball and a stick, he also did it with his personality.
The aggressive start of India
The Indian team also started the match strongly. The opening pair of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal kept the English bowlers at bay on the first day. Although there was a slight faltering in the middle order, the team still put up a respectable score in the first innings.
Joe Root’s classic batting
Although Stokes was just amazing in the ball, Joe Root managed the English innings with a bat. He got a fantastic 50, in a patient and technical style which kept England in the match.
Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp attack
Indian fast bowler Bumrah once again proved his ability. He shook England’s top order with his speed and accuracy. His spell added excitement to the match.
The zeal of Rishabh Pant behind the stumps
The largest hope of all Indian fans was the re-emergence of Rishabh Pant, who did not disappoint the fans. He did brilliant stumpings as well as catches behind the wickets. In addition, his sarcastic remarks were influencing the spirit of the English batsmen.
Rain was added to excitement
On the third day of the match, there was light rain, which delayed the game a bit. But this delay only proved to deepen the thrill. On the restart of the game, both teams went on an offensive.
England bowling: Back to square one
Bowlers like Mark Wood and Chris Woakes put pressure on the Indian batsmen. Spinner Jack Leach also took full advantage of the turning track and surprised the middle order.
Key moment of the game: The spell of Stokes
The actual game-changer of this game was the spill of 10 overs by Ben Stokes who did not take wickets only but also stopped the run flow. The Indian batting crumbled after that spell and England eked out slowly into the control of the match.
Conclusion:
This third Test match was not just about points on the scoreboard, it was a story of the players’ character and struggle. Ben Stokes’ captaincy and fighting spirit, the fight of the Indian team, and the ups and downs of the match – all together make it a memorable match.
