India went against the odds and completed a spectacular turnaround on day five of the to go 1-0 up in the series – here are the best reactions to the win.
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With 60 overs to take 10 wickets, India turned in a bowling performance for the ages to script a remarkable tale at Lord’s on Monday. Spurred by a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, handed the new ball soon after their unbeaten 89-run stand that reduced England’s hopes to nothing, India had England tottering at 67-4 at the tea break.
This soon turned into 67-5 post the lunch break as Bumrah broke Joe Root’s resistance to send half of England’s back to the pavilion. While Jos Buttler and Ollie Robinson delayed what seemed like the inevitable, India’s eventual win six balls after the partnership was broken as Mohammed Siraj prized out two more in one over to seal a memorable India win.
If 15th August has taught anything to the British, it is to never mess with Indians after 15th August😎 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/IuhvBORNMU
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 16, 2021
From survival to revival, the final day at Lord’s was no less than a binge-worthy thriller.
Big win #TeamIndia 👏This one’s highlights are gonna be replayed many times in the future!#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/aEqc0VJjGN
All teams, all sports, strive to find that ingredient where no matter who takes the field or what situation you’re in you find a way. That is this Indian team. 4 days of a seesawing build up to a final day of edge of your seat test match pressure. So good. #ENGvIND https://t.co/FK9UPrRinP
— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) August 16, 2021
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 16, 2021
There will be a lot of emotion going around, but it shouldn’t be forgotten just what a great Test match this has been. Two teams going head on at each other over five days at @HomeOfCricket!! This is why Test cricket is the pinnacle. Congratulations both teams. #ENGvIND
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) August 16, 2021
That Test match is one we will remember forever. India’s performance today, their energy, their tenacity.. how do you put it into words? It was just glorious to watch. Champions today at Lord’s. Congratulations. #ENGvIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) August 16, 2021
Congratulations India, they take a phenomenal Test match 👏
Onto Headingley next week where the Barmy Army and our trumpet return to back the lads 🏴#ENGvIND | #RedForRuth pic.twitter.com/Zip137qW8J
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) August 16, 2021
Congratulations India for their spirited turn-around victory vs England..
two excellent tests in less than 24 hours.. Pakistan & Windies fought till the very end and this closely and bravely fought encounter makes THE TEST CRICKET at its best..#ENGvIND #WIvPAK #Cricket
— Sawera Pasha (@sawerapasha) August 16, 2021
Amazing game of Cricket .. India today showed why they are so much better than England .. The belief to Win was immense .. #ENGvsIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 16, 2021
Lengthening shadows. Fifth day. Final session. Seven down. Fast bowlers. Close in field. This is the game I fell in love with. Don’t care if there are 18 other formats. Just give me this every once in a while. It’s a beauty.
— Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) August 16, 2021
Given the situation when the day started, this must go down as one of the great test match days for India. The ability to turn it around is an indicator of self-belief and confidence.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 16, 2021
Astonishingly Superb Test Match Cricket. Congratulations India. Always special winning at Lords. 0-1, 3 Test Matches to go. We’re in for a very competitive Series us fans!!
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 16, 2021
India’s players from the match were also active on social media after the Test, expressing their joy at sealing a spectacular Test win that sees India go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
Every single one of us wanted this win, you could see it, you could feel it and watching it play out was incredible. pic.twitter.com/cJJ6PpcHm5
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2021
A memorable game, a terrific fighting spirit on display.
Great win for us as a team at the #homeofcricket 😍🇮🇳
Let’s carry on the momentum ⚔️💪 pic.twitter.com/3DgOVnuMY1— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 16, 2021
Can’t put into words the feelings that we’re going through after that win! So proud of the whole team 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FRH20cbujl
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 16, 2021
We were hungry, had desire and we showed it! Everyone turned up and we leave Lord’s with a win that we won’t forget soon. We take this momentum and move on. pic.twitter.com/xG9kaWtdU6
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 16, 2021
What a game of cricket 👌
Everyone stepping up, love the commitment and attitude. Way to go boys 🇮🇳 💪 pic.twitter.com/hSgmxkLiiP— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 16, 2021
