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England`s thrilling victory at Lord`s puts them ahead in the series, with Stokes delivering a match-winning performance.

England clinched a pivotal victory over India in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the iconic Lord`s, taking a commanding 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The spotlight shone brightly on Ben Stokes, who was named the `Player of the Match` for his all-round brilliance, scoring 44 and 33 runs while also claiming five wickets, including a crucial three-wicket haul in the second innings alongside the fiery Jofra Archer.

The foundation of England`s success was laid by a formidable bowling display, with Chris Woakes emerging as the standout bowler in one of the innings. Veteran Stuart Broad emphasized the critical strategy of dismissing key Indian batters early, particularly the promising Yashasvi Jaiswal, which allowed England to seize control and set aggressive fields.

However, India`s batting faced scrutiny, particularly from AB de Villiers, who criticized their overly cautious approach during the run chase. Chasing a target of 193, India faltered, managing only 170 runs and succumbing to a 23-run defeat. The series has also been marred by slow over rates, resulting in fines and lost World Test Championship points for England. For more insights, check out Cricket News and Cricket Updates.

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