India bounced back impressively in the second Test after a five-wicket defeat in the series opener at Leeds. With a composed bowling performance and improved fielding, the visitors bowled England out for 271 on the final day to seal a memorable victory with more than a session to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, the hosts sealed a thrilling 22-run win on the final day of the third Test at Lord\u2019s to take the 2-1 lead in the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This is a great advertisement for Test cricket. All three Tests have gone down to the wire, and both teams have fought brilliantly. Yes, the scoreline says 2-1 to England, but if you look at session-wise performances, it\u2019s been even. India should feel confident heading into the next two Tests. They've already bounced back from a loss in the first Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This match came down to fine margins\u2014like Pant\u2019s run-out before lunch, the extras, and perhaps letting Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse score freely. Those key moments\u2014India will need to grab them in the next game if they want to level the series,\" Kumble said on JioHostar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The loss at Lord\u2019s is India\u2019s fourth narrowest defeat in Tests in terms of runs. Kumble, who was a part of India\u2019s narrowest defeat when India lost by 12 runs against Pakistan in Chennai in 1999, said he was reminded of the 12-run defeat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This match came down to fine margins\u2014like Pant\u2019s run-out before lunch, the extras, and perhaps letting Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse score freely. Those key moments\u2014India will need to grab them in the next game if they want to level the series,\" Kumble said on JioHostar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s not like he was looking to take the bowler on, but the silly point coming in added pressure. Thought that was a great chance to pull off a historic win. But that\u2019s what it should be for India\u2014despite losing by 22 runs, there are a lot of positives,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n