India had trouble and failed tirelessly in their pursuit in Lord’s on day 5. After losing their superior order, the average order, as well as the striker KL Rahul, was also rejected in the first hour of the game of day 5.
India relied on Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi will Ravira Jadeja to see the Indian sleeves, either to a victory or at least in a draw. However, the England striker and the former teammate of Nitish Kumar Reddy at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Harry Brook, had other plans for the Indian versatile.
He constantly sought to move the focus of the striker while he launched provocative declarations on the young man in the shift cord. Although Nitish never looked touched by remarks, they could have had an impact on his mentality for the game.
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Chris Woakes gets Nitish Kumar Reddy after lunch
The designer of England, which was without a counter in the second rounds, now has a counter. Woakes was brought back to the attack, and the change of bowling worked for the skipper Ben Stokes.
Woakes launched a delivery outside the point off Pointe, and Nitish, looking for the sweet push towards the side out of the side, awarded it to Jamie Smith. It was the 8th Indian window because England now seems determined for a victory and a lead in the series.
The perfect end of the morning session 😍
Just two counters now 👀 pIC.tWItteR.CoM/ /ATYHCWYZFR
– England Cricket (@EnglandCcket) JULY 14,, 2025
First of all, Brook sought to break the confidence of Nitish Kumar Reddy, saying that it is not IPL; Jadeja will have to mark all the races here. He sought to provoke Reddy to strike for races, and such a thing would help his team create chances. “Not at IPL now. Jaddu must mark them all,” Brook told Reddy.
It seemed a very bad decision by Harry Brook because he spoke of the personal moments of IPL to the international field and used him against the young Indian.
It was followed by a derogatory remark: “Who do you think you are? I remember when we were with the Sunrisers, you didn’t say anything there”.
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With the dismissal of Reddy, the loss of threats is looming on India
The dismissal of Nitish Kumar Reddy after lunch not only marked the end of the budding partnership between Ravira Jadeja and the young versatile, but also ended India’s hope to win the match.
Even with the fall of the 8th counter, the chances of India to win not only the match, but also surviving are very thin. Ravi will Jadeja could be present on the fold, but with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj remaining in the Indian range, it seems very difficult to play the rest of the 2 sessions.
It can easily be cited that with the dismissal of Nitish Kumar Reddy, England has taken a huge advantage in the game and seeks to extend the head of the series with another victory at Lord’s.