Tensions rose at Lord’s during a gripping Test match when Ben Stokes sarcastically applauded KL Rahul, echoing Shubman Gill’s earlier taunt to Zak Crawley. This heated exchange further heightened the drama as India, in pursuit of 193 runs, closed Day 4 at 58 for 4, losing Akash Deep to Stokes’ final delivery. The back-and-forth gestures between the teams added an intense layer to an already thrilling match.