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After four years of injury setbacks and anticipation, Jofra Archer<\/strong> returned to Test cricket with a performance that electrified Lord\u2019s and sent a clear message to the cricketing world: his pace and menace are back at full throttle. On Day 3 of the third Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy<\/strong><\/a>, Archer delivered the fastest over of his Test career, clocking every delivery above 90 mph, and reaffirmed his status as England<\/strong>\u2019s X-factor in red-ball cricket. The 73rd over of India<\/strong>\u2019s innings became an instant highlight, with Archer\u2019s speeds ranging from 90.5 mph (145.7 kmph) to a blistering 93.1 mph (149.8 kmph). As the English crowd and teammates, including Ben Duckett<\/strong>, watched in awe, Archer\u2019s fiery spell evoked memories of his Ashes heroics and signaled a new chapter in his comeback story.<\/p>\n Archer\u2019s six-ball burst in the 73rd over was a masterclass in fast bowling. Each delivery breached the 90 mph barrier, a feat rarely seen in Test cricket and especially significant for a bowler returning from a lengthy injury layoff. The over\u2019s fastest ball, a 93.1 mph thunderbolt, left India\u2019s Nitish Kumar Reddy<\/strong> and Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong> visibly uncomfortable at the crease. Even the slowest delivery in the set was a rapid 90.5 mph, underlining Archer\u2019s relentless pace throughout the spell.<\/p>\n The reaction in the stands and among players was telling: Duckett was caught on camera beaming in disbelief, while the Lord\u2019s crowd buzzed with excitement. Archer\u2019s spell not only showcased his physical readiness but also his psychological edge\u2014his ability to unsettle top-class batters with sheer speed and aggression. This performance echoed his 2019 Ashes<\/strong> exploits, where he famously rattled batters with consecutive deliveries over 93 mph. For England, who have missed Archer\u2019s pace in red-ball cricket since 2021, his return brings a dimension that few bowlers in world cricket can match.<\/p>\n Jofra Archer\u2019s 73rd over speeds:<\/p>\n 1.\u2060 \u206092.7 mph \ud83d\udd25 The \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d spell of his career \ud83d\ude31 pic.twitter.com\/FgbLmBCpJS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ: ENG vs IND: Fans go berserk as KL Rahul hits a gritty century on Day 3 of the Lord\u2019s Test<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Despite Archer\u2019s fiery intervention, India\u2019s batters showed resilience on Day 3, reaching tea at 316\/5 after 91 overs, trailing England\u2019s first-innings total by 71 runs. The day began with India on 145\/3, and the partnership between KL Rahul<\/strong> and Rishabh Pant<\/strong> was pivotal. Rahul anchored the innings with a composed 100 off 177 balls, while Pant added a brisk 74, counterattacking the English bowlers and keeping the scoreboard moving.<\/p>\n After Pant\u2019s run-out and Rahul\u2019s dismissal soon after, Jadeja (40* off 70) and Reddy (25* off 77) steadied the ship, negotiating Archer\u2019s fastest spell and the second new ball with determination. The pair\u2019s unbroken partnership ensured India remained competitive, with Jadeja\u2019s calm and Reddy\u2019s resolve blunting England\u2019s late-session aggression.<\/p>\n England\u2019s bowlers, led by Archer and supported by Chris Woakes<\/strong> and Shoaib Bashir<\/strong><\/a>, kept up the pressure, but India\u2019s measured approach saw them through to tea with five wickets in hand. The match remains finely poised, with both teams eyeing a decisive advantage as the contest heads into the final sessions of the day.<\/p>\nJofra Archer\u2019s electrifying fast spell lights up Day 3 of the Lord\u2019s Test\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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2.\u2060 \u206093.1 mph \ud83d\udd25
3.\u2060 \u206092.0 mph \ud83d\udd25
4.\u2060 \u206090.5 mph \ud83d\udd25
5.\u2060 \u206091.9 mph \ud83d\udd25
6. 91.4 mph \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\nIndia\u2019s gritty response with a steady progress amid the storm till Tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n