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Bumrah's Brilliance Headline Evenly Poised India-England Lord's Test
13 Jul
Summary
- India and England tied at 1-1 in five-match series
- Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul have etched names on Lord's Honours Board
- India must attack with fresh Bumrah and exploit England's top-order frailties

The ongoing Lord's Test between India and England has been a closely contested affair, with the two teams locked at 1-1 in the five-match series. After three days of intriguing action, the match is delicately poised, with both sides posting identical first-innings totals of 387.
India will take confidence from their recent success at the iconic venue, having won three of their last three Tests at Lord's. However, the visitors must be wary of England's attacking "Bazball" approach and ensure they don't gift easy singles if the hosts go on the offensive.
The key for India on Day 4 will be to maximize the impact of their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who ripped through the England lineup with a five-wicket haul in the first innings. The team must ensure Bumrah is fresh and ready to exploit the hosts' top-order frailties, especially the in-form Joe Root, early in the day.
Additionally, India should consider bringing in their other pacers, Mohammed Siraj or Akash Deep, to open the bowling alongside Bumrah, as both thrive with the new ball. The visitors must also utilize their spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to good effect, as the pitch has shown signs of unevenness.
If India can execute these plans effectively, they could put themselves in a strong position to dominate Day 4 and potentially conquer the Lord's Test, taking a crucial 2-1 lead in the series.