Published: Jul 14, 2025, 10:33 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 14, 2025, 10:33 AM (IST)
Indian allrounder Washington Sundar feels that the some solid batters being present in the team’s dressing room is going to allow the visitors to comfortably chase down 193 against England on a tricky pitch on the fifth day at the Lord’s cricket ground.
England were wrapped up for 192 on day four, which was greatly because of a four-wicket haul by Washington Sundar. In India’s second innings- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill and Akash Deep had to return to the pavilion before stumps got called.
“We want so many things the way we expect it to be, but yes, we’ll take it any day. We’ll really come out positive tomorrow. We’ve got some solid batsmen in the dressing room. It’s exciting in every way, you know, winning a Test in Lord’s is going to be amazing. So, I think we’re sitting pretty,” said Washington in the post-day press interaction.
“Definitely, one of the best days with the ball for me, especially outside of India. But yes, definitely had some solid plans coming into this Test match and really wanted to execute them both in first and second innings,” he added.
“There are different roles thrown at me in different passages of play. I would say that’s where Test cricket gets a lot more exciting because you’ve got to be a slightly different cricketer at least with your mindset on day five compared to on day one,” said Washington
Speaking about the match, chasing 193 for victory, India ended day four at a precarious 58 for four in their second innings against England in the third Test here on Sunday.
At stumps, KL Rahul was unbeaten on 33 after Ben Stokes cleaned up night-watchman Akash Deep with the last ball of the day.
India lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), Karun Nair (14) and skipper Shubman Gill (6) cheaply to trail by 135 runs heading into the final day.
Earlier, England were bowled out for 192 in their second innings in 62.1 overs. Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar (4/22) starred with four wickets, while Mohammed Siraj (2/31) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/38) picked two each. Akash Deep also accounted for one wicket.
Resuming the third session at 175 for 6, England lost their last four wickets for just 17 runs. Washington dismissed Stokes (33) shortly after tea and removed last man Shoaib Bashir (2). Bumrah claimed the scalps of Chris Woakes (10) and Brydon Carse (1).
