Indian players shared emotional messages on social media after a historic win at Lord’s by 151 runs. And take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Day 5 both teams gave fabulously. In the end, the visitors emerged victoriously. India outfoxed the home team in a match that finished in the final session of play on Day 5. Players shared to social media to express their emotions.

Skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and many others posted messages, pics, and videos.

Every single one of us wanted this win. You could see it, you could feel it, and watching it play out was incredible.

Enjoyed watching every moment of it. The resilience and grit that the team displayed in difficult situations is something that stood out for me.

Ishant Sharma hailed the effort put in by the team as he wrote: “Full effort is full victory!. Well done boys!!! This one’s for #India from #TeamIndia!! #INDvENG Jai hind!!.”

“With two competitive teams you’re going to see a lot of heart and great skills and some words,” the India opener said after the win.

“We don’t mind a bit of banter. if you go after one of our guys all eleven will come right back,” Rahul said.

The match saw some theatrical twists. An unbeaten 89-run stand between Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. India to declare just after Lunch. Then bowl England out with less than nine overs to go for a stalemate to register a 151-run victory. The match saw competing teams. The England players shared a special interest in having a go at Bumrah after he had tried to bounce out James Anderson in the hosts’ first innings. KL Rahul, who was named player of the match for his gritty century in the first innings, said that the on-field chatter ended up motivating the team to go for the win.

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