New Delhi, July 14 -- India captain Shubman Gill pointed fingers at the top-order batting in the second innings, stating a "couple of partnerships" could have tilted the result in their favour. Chasing 193 runs in the fourth innings of the third Test against England at Lord's, India started the fifth day on an overnight score of 58/4.

However, a middle-order collapse in the first session, saw India reeling at 112/8, with only Ravindra Jadeja as the specialist batter left. Despite that, India fought hard as Jadeja forged crucial partnerships with Jasprit Bumrah (5, 54 balls) and Mohammed Siraj (4, 30 balls) to take his team closer to a memorable victory.

In the end it was cruel Siraj dismissal that broke the Indian hearts. "Extremely pro...