Brydon Carse Rockets Past 90 mph to Clinch England’s ODI Victory—Is He the World Cup X-Factor?

England’s pace spearhead Brydon Carse produced a nerve-jangling late burst at Lord’s on Sunday evening that dragged England back into a see-saw third Test against India and instantly catapulted the Durham quick to the top of cricket headlines worldwide. Roaring in from the Pavilion End with the new ball jagging off a suddenly spiteful surface, Carse struck twice in nine deliveries to trap Karun Nair and skipper Shubman Gill leg-before, ripping out India’s middle order just as the tourists looked poised to canter past a modest 193-run target. His figures of 5-2-11-2 left India wobbling at 58-4, still 135 adrift, and ensured a grandstand fifth-day finale that promises blockbuster traffic for broadcast and streaming platforms alike. A comeback scripted in pain The 29-year-old South Africa-born quick only returned to international duty last month after a gruesome left-toe injury that forced him out of IPL 2025 with Sunrisers Hyderabad and even led doctors to discuss possible amputation. Carse spent three months on the sidelines, missing England’s Champions Trophy defence and watching Wiaan Mulder replace him in the IPL squad — setbacks that fuelled Sunday’s ferocious spell. High-class support act Before Carse’s fireworks, Washington Sundar’s 4-22 and Jasprit Bumrah’s hostility bundled England out for 192, despite Joe Root’s dogged 40. England lost 6-38 in a chaotic afternoon, seemingly surrendering the momentum they seized when Root (104) and Carse (a career-best 56) hauled them to first-innings parity at 387 apiece. Turning point under the St John’s Wood sun As shadows lengthened, Lord’s erupted. Carse first hoodwinked Nair with a nip-backer the batter inexplicably shouldered arms to; two overs later Gill, fresh from overturning a caught-behind decision, mis-read another in-ducker aimed at the top of off. With the crowd still buzzing, Ben Stokes capped the session by bowling night-watchman Akash Deep with the day’s final ball. Why Carse matters for England’s Ashes and beyond • 90-mph pace through the air and steep bounce off a full length make him the ideal partner to Jofra Archer on quicker tracks. • His lower-order batting — showcased by that counter-punching fifty on Friday — adds depth England sorely lack. • Selectors value his adaptability: Carse has swung the Dukes ball at Lord’s, reverse-swung the Kookaburra in Karachi and yorked power-hitters in franchise T20. What happens next Play resumes 10:30 BST Monday with KL Rahul (33*) England’s primary obstacle. Cloud cover is forecast, a scenario that historically aids late-swing at Lord’s. Chris Woakes, who infamously dropped Rahul on five, will be desperate for redemption, while Stokes confirmed off-spinner Shoaib Bashir is fit despite a split finger. SEO takeaway Fans searching for “Brydon Carse wickets,” “England vs India 3rd Test day 4,” “Carse injury comeback,” and “Lord’s thriller live score” are flocking to real-time updates. With a tantalising 135-run chase, Carse’s personal redemption arc, and India bidding for a first Test win at Lord’s since 2014, Monday’s finish is primed to surge across cricket, news and social platforms alike.