[Watch]: Ben Stokes Left in Pain After Brutal Strike from Siraj on Day 4 of 3rd Test

The third Test between England and India at Lord’s is shaping up to be a tightly contested match. With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series level at 1-1, both teams are pushing for a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. On Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s, England lost four wickets in the morning session, with Mohammed Siraj leading the bowling attack. He kept up the pressure into the second session. During play, England captain Ben Stokes was hit in the groin by a delivery from Siraj and went down in visible discomfort.

Day 4- Morning Session Drama

On Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s, India made early inroads into England’s batting lineup. Mohammed Siraj led the attack, claiming key wickets as England lost four batsmen before lunch. Ben Duckett was dismissed for 12, followed by Ollie Pope for 4. Zak Crawley managed 22 before falling to Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Harry Brook was bowled by Akash Deep for 23. Siraj’s disciplined bowling, marked by consistent seam movement and variation in length, kept England under pressure throughout the session.

The Stokes Injury Incident

On the final ball of the 29th over, Mohammed Siraj bowled a delivery that stayed low and struck Ben Stokes in the groin. The England captain went down in pain and required a moment to recover.

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel walked past without checking on him, while Ravindra Jadeja briefly approached to assess Stokes’ condition. The moment drew attention, especially as it followed a similar incident earlier in the match when Stokes did not respond after Rahul was hit. Player interactions reflected rising tension on the field.

Not where you want to be hit 😅 pic.twitter.com/mvW3uXfMcp

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 13, 2025

3rd test overview

England opted to bat first after winning the toss at Lord’s. Despite a promising start on paper, early movement from India’s bowlers caused problems. Joe Root and Harry Brook stabilized the innings, helping England reach 387.

India responded with a balanced effort. Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja contributed key runs as India matched England’s total of 387, leaving the match evenly poised. India’s fast bowlers, led by Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, applied pressure on England. The pitch showed signs of wear with inconsistent bounce and movement, setting up a tense contest heading into Day 4.

India’s Bowling Strategy

India’s bowlers focused on a stump-to-stump line throughout Day 4. Mohammed Siraj led the pace attack, with Akash Deep and Nitish Reddy providing support through seam movement and variation. Ravindra Jadeja bowled economical spells from one end to maintain control. KL Rahul used attacking field placements, including short covers, double slips, and a leg gully, to apply pressure.

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