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Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 61 went in vain as England edged India by 22 runs on the final day of a gripping third Test at Lord's, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Chasing 193, India resumed needing 135 runs with six wickets in hand. But England struck four times before lunch, removing KL Rahul (39), Rishabh Pant (9), Washington Sundar (0), and Nitish Reddy (13) to seize control.

Jofra Archer (3/55) and Ben Stokes (3/48) were instrumental - Archer bowled a peach to dismiss Pant and grabbed a reflex return catch to send back Sundar, while Stokes struck with the key wicket of Rahul via a successful review.

Jadeja fought alone after lunch, dragging India from 112/8 to 170, but with no support left, he watched helplessly as Shoaib Bashir bowled Mohammed Siraj to seal a dramatic win for England after tea.

Match Stats:

• Lowest total successfully defended at Lord's: 193 (England vs India 2025)
• Fourth Player of the Match award for Ben Stokes at Lord's
• Narrowest defeat for India by runs: 22 runs vs England at Lord's 2025
• Ravindra Jadeja joins Vinoo Mankad as only Indian batters with 50+ scores in both innings of a Lord's Test

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have secured their spots in the IPL 2025 final, scheduled for June 3, 2025, after thrilling playoff victories.

RCB advanced to the final after defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1, while PBKS bounced back with a convincing 5-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.

Playoff Results:

• Qualifier 1: PBKS vs RCB - Match Report available
• Eliminator: GT vs MI - Mumbai Indians won
• Qualifier 2: PBKS vs MI - Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

Both teams have shown exceptional form throughout the tournament, with RCB's batting lineup complemented by their improved bowling attack, while PBKS has displayed remarkable consistency under pressure.

Italy and the Netherlands have qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 taking place in India and Sri Lanka, with Italy achieving this milestone for the first time in their cricket history.

The qualification marks a significant moment for Italian cricket, as they join the elite group of nations competing in the premier T20 tournament. The Netherlands, meanwhile, continue their strong showing in international cricket.

An ex-Australian Test star has been instrumental in leading Italy to this historic achievement, showcasing the global nature of modern cricket and the impact of experienced players in developing cricket nations.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will be held across India and Sri Lanka, providing Italy with the opportunity to compete on some of cricket's most iconic grounds.

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just 15 balls as he was dismissed for 6 runs, with his off-stump shattered in a moment that left the packed stadium in stunned silence.

Thousands of fans had flocked to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to witness the former India captain's domestic comeback, but their hopes were dashed early in the innings against Railways.

The dismissal saw Kohli's stumps cartwheeling, creating a moment of disbelief among the spectators. Many dejected fans were seen leaving the stadium immediately after the wicket fell.

Despite the early failure, Kohli's childhood coach shared visuals of the massive fan turnout, calling it "your contribution" to cricket's popularity in India.

The return to domestic cricket comes as Kohli looks to regain form ahead of the upcoming international assignments, including the Champions Trophy.