# Captain Shubman Gill Applauds India’s Gritty Lower-Order Resistance in England vs India 3rd Test Thriller

URL: https://technosports.co.in/shubman-gill-applauds-lower-order-in-3rd-test/  
Published: 2025-07-16  
Updated: 2025-07-16  
Author: Ankush Mallick

In a gripping showdown at Lord’s, **[India](https://www.bcci.tv/)captain Shubman Gill** expressed immense pride in his team’s resilience after falling agonizingly short by just 22 runs in the third Test against England. Despite being reduced to 82/7 before lunch on the final day, India’s lower-order produced a courageous fightback that extended the contest into the last session of the match, keeping hopes alive in a pulsating Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy encounter.

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“**I’m extremely proud. This is as close as a Test match can get,**” Gill said at the post-match presentation. “***Five days of hard-fought cricket, coming down to the last session, last wicket—I’m extremely proud.***”

## England vs India 3rd Test Recap: England Clinch It, But India Win Hearts

The rollercoaster match saw India fall to a precarious position early on Day 5, with key batters Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Washington Sundar departing within the first half-hour. But what followed was a display of unyielding determination from the lower order, led by **Ravindra Jadeja**, who remained unbeaten on a stoic 61 off 181 balls.

Jadeja stitched together vital partnerships:

| Partner | Runs Added |
| --- | --- |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 30 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 35 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 23 |

His ability to guide the tail and rotate strike brought India within touching distance of an improbable win, before **Shoaib Bashir** finally broke through by dismissing Siraj.

![Ravindra jadeja](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ravindra-Jadeja-5-1024x667.webp)
*Ravindra Jadeja*

“***He’s very experienced,***” Gill said, commending Jadeja. “***We didn’t want to give him any message. He was batting brilliantly with the tail. We just wanted him to bat as long as possible***.”

## What Went Wrong: The Turning Points According to Gill

Despite the valiant lower-order fight, Gill admitted that India let the game slip during two crucial moments.

**1. Collapse on Day 4 Evening**

In a dramatic final half-hour on Day 4, India tumbled from 42/1 to 58/4, losing Karun Nair, Gill himself, and nightwatchman Akash Deep. “***That one hour—we could have applied ourselves better, especially those last two wickets***,” Gill reflected.

**2. Pant’s Run Out in the First Innings**

In what could have been a game-defining moment, **Rishabh Pant** was run out for 74 by a direct hit from **Ben Stokes**, trying to help KL Rahul reach his century before lunch. “***Definitely, that was a crucial moment. At one point, I felt if we got a lead of 80-100, it would be massive***,” Gill said.

![Rishabh pant](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rishabh-Pant-3-1024x637.webp)
*Rishabh Pant*

India eventually failed to build on the century stand between Pant and Rahul, missing the opportunity to set a formidable first-innings lead. The match swung back and forth from there.

## Captain’s Optimism Despite the Defeat

Even after the early blows on Day 5, **Gill maintained belief** in the side’s chances. “***There’s always hope, as long as there’s batting left,”***he said.***“One 50-run partnership and we were right back in it.***”

The Indian skipper’s clarity in identifying moments of lapse while appreciating the grit of his players displays maturity beyond his years. The 22-run loss now means **England take a 2-1 lead** in the five-Test series, but India’s fight ensures they remain very much alive in the contest.

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India may have lost the Lord’s battle, but under Shubman Gill’s watchful leadership and the unwavering spirit of players like Jadeja, this young team is scripting a new era of fighting Test cricket.

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## FAQs

### **What did Shubman Gill say after the England vs India 3rd Test match?**

Gill said he was extremely proud of his team’s effort and felt the game was as close as a Test match could get.

### **Why was Ravindra Jadeja’s innings significant?**

Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 helped India stretch the match into the final session and build partnerships with the tail, nearly pulling off a historic win.

### What turning point did Shubman Gill mention?

He pointed out Rishabh Pant’s run out in the first innings and the late collapse on Day 4 as crucial setbacks.

### How much lead did Gill feel was ideal after the first innings?

He believed a lead of 80-100 runs would have put India in a commanding position on a deteriorating pitch.

### What is the current standing in the Test series?

With the win, England lead the five-match series 2-1.