Key Points

Washington Sundar is confident India can chase 193 on the final day at Lord's, calling a potential win "amazing." He praised his own 4-22 spell, taking key wickets like Root and Stokes. Sundar emphasized the team's solid batting depth with Rahul and Pant at the crease. A Lord's victory would be "very special" for India, he added.

Key Points: Washington Sundar Confident in India's Batting to Chase 193 at Lord's

  • Sundar trusts India's solid batters to chase 193
  • Praises his 4-22 spell including Root and Stokes
  • Calls potential Lord's win "very special"
  • Highlights adaptability needed in Test cricket
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Winning a Test at Lord's going to be amazing: Sundar confident of 'solid batters' to do the job

Sundar backs India's batting line-up to chase 193 on Day 5 against England at Lord's, calling a potential win "amazing."

"Winning a Test at Lord's is going to be amazing. So, I think we're sitting pretty. – Washington Sundar"

London, July 14

India all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed confidence in the team's batting line-up to chase 193 on the final day of the third Test against England at Lord's.

India finished day four at a precarious 58/4 - losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair and captain Shubman Gill in the final session on Sunday. With 135 required to win at the iconic venue, India's hopes rely on overnight batter KL Rahul (33 not out) and Rishabh Pant (who will face the first ball on Monday) to lead them to victory.

Commenting on India's position in the match, the all-rounder weighed his team ahead with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington himself to come out to bat.

"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 at Lord's is going to be amazing. So, I think we're sitting pretty," Washington said during the post-day press conference.

"A win as a team at Lord's would be very, very special for us. It would be amazing. I'm sure for you lot as well. It's going to be exciting tomorrow. I mean, especially the last 15-20 minutes was quite interesting today," he added.

Earlier in the day, Washington returned with the figures of 4-22, including important scalps of Joe Root, Jamie Smith and Ben Stokes to bundle out England for 192 in the final session of the day.

"Definitely one of the best days with the ball for me, especially outside of India. But yes, I definitely had some solid plans coming into this Test match and really wanted to execute them both in the first and second innings," he explained.

"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 day one," the all-rounder added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Sundar was brilliant with the ball today! 4/22 at Lord's is no joke. Hope our batters show the same determination tomorrow. Winning at the Mecca of cricket would be historic for Indian cricket!
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the optimism, I'm worried about our top order collapse again. We can't keep relying on Pant to bail us out every time. The team needs to work on temperament in overseas conditions.
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Sarah B
As a neutral observer, this is shaping up to be a thrilling final day! Both teams have everything to play for. That pitch is doing funny things though - could be a bowler's day tomorrow.
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Karthik V
Remember 2014 when we almost chased down at Lord's? This time we have better batsmen. KL Rahul looking solid, and if Pant fires, we can do this! #BelieveInBlue
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Nisha Z
The way Sundar spoke shows the new confidence in this young Indian team. Win or lose tomorrow, they're playing with heart. But please, no more collapses like today's final session! 😅

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