Pakistan, July 14 -- England secured a thrilling 22-run victory over India in the third Test at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The game went down to the final session of Day 5, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the very end.

The tense finish came when England's young spinner Shoaib Bashir trapped Mohammad Siraj LBW to claim the final wicket, sparking huge celebrations among the home crowd. His crucial breakthrough ended India's resistance and sealed one of the most exciting finishes of the series so far.

England batted first and put up a competitive 387 runs in their first innings. Joe Root was the standout performer, scoring a majestic century under pressure. Brendon Kress and...