'Phas gya match' - Fans react as England need 102 runs in third session to win ENG vs IND first Test
As the first Test heads for a thrilling finish, fans can’t stop saying “Phas gya match!” With England needing just 102 runs in the last session to beat India, Twitter is buzzing with memes, jokes, and nervous prayers for wickets or rain. Here’s how everyone’s reacting to this edge-of-the-seat final chase!
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The first Test between England and India has turned into an absolute nail-biter, and fans around the world can’t sit still. With just one session left on Day 5, England need only 102 more runs to pull off a stunning chase, while India are giving it everything to grab those last few wickets and steal the win back. And if that wasn’t dramatic enough, there’s another twist in the tale dark clouds are hovering over Headingley, and rain could show up at any moment to throw a curveball into this already tense finish.Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrahand Mohammed Siraj, tried every trick in the book to break England’s resistance. Siraj bowled his heart out and almost got a crucial breakthrough when Ben Duckett, who has looked rock-solid, edged one to the slips on 97. But young Yashasvi Jaiswal couldn’t hold on a miss that has already sparked endless debates and jokes online.
Fans took to Twitter in droves, with “Phas gya match” quickly trending as Indian supporters began to fear the worst. Some still back Bumrah and Jadeja to pull off something special with the old ball and help India snatch a dramatic win. Others are already praying for the weather to intervene and save the day if the bowlers can’t.England, meanwhile, have batted with typical Bazball confidence. Duckett’s near-century and Pope’s calm support have given them a solid platform. A few more boundaries, and this could be over fast unless rain clouds decide to have their say first.
With every over, the tension just keeps building. One breakthrough could blow this game wide open for India, but every run brings England closer to pulling off something special. And then there’s the rain will a sudden downpour bail India out at the last second, or will the clouds drift away just in time for England to finish the job? Nobody knows, and that’s what makes this finish so nerve-wracking!.Twitter is buzzing with anxious fans, memes, and desperate weather updates. As it stands, both teams and millions of viewers are glued to the sky and the pitch, ready for what promises to be a nerve-wracking finale. One way or another, this Test match is going down to the wire!
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Raining in Leeds. Puddles on the ground.
— 𝘼𝙗𝙝𝙞𝙟𝙚𝙚𝙩 ★ (@ab_nufc) June 24, 2025
Call it off. #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/cUAynZKbsP
Prayer circle :
— ` (@Manan_Vk) June 24, 2025
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Rain stops at
🕯️ Leeds asap 🕯️
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The match is being played between dark clouds, drizzle, and surprise sunshine. ☁️🌧️☀️ Peak English weather.#INDvsENG #LeedsWeather
— Robin (@robinchopra10) June 24, 2025
Fans right now… pic.twitter.com/JCkmRh7QGK
Me thinking for the last few days how lucky it was that the rain always seemed to stop right before Leeds pic.twitter.com/VIb1Fh3RAG
— Beau Lair (@BeauLair1) June 24, 2025
Rain has stopped play in Leeds once again 😔#LeedsTest #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/6ykjqIyAUy
— Aǟʟօӄ (@ALOKYADAV1800) June 24, 2025
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