The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is set to host the third Test of the five-match series between India and England from July 10 to 14, 2025. With the series tied 1–1, both sides will be eager to take the lead on what promises to be a bowler-friendly surface.
Match Overview
- Match: 3rd Test – India Tour of England 2025
- Dates: July 10–14, 2025
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
- Series status: Tied 1–1
- Start time: 11:00 AM local / 3:30 PM IST
Head-to-Head Record
- Overall Tests Played: 138
- England wins: 52
- India wins: 36
- Draws: 50
At Lord’s:
- Matches: 19
- England wins: 12
- India wins: 3
- Draws: 4
- Recent form: India have won 4 of the last 5 Tests against England
Pitch & Conditions
- A green-top pitch is expected, with ample seam and bounce on offer
- Overcast conditions could favor swing bowlers early on
- Batting in the first session may be challenging
Key Players to Watch
- India
- Shubman Gill – In red-hot form with a double century and a ton in the previous match
- Jasprit Bumrah – Returns fresh, key to exploiting helpful pitch conditions
- Ravindra Jadeja – Offers balance with bat and ball, especially if conditions ease later
- England
- Ben Stokes (C) – Needs to inspire after a quiet outing at Edgbaston
- Jofra Archer – Set for a much-anticipated comeback to Test cricket
- Joe Root – England’s most experienced batter, will be crucial in top order
| India | England |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Zak Crawley |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Ben Duckett |
| Sai Sudharsan | Ollie Pope |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Joe Root |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | Harry Brook |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Ben Stokes (C) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Jamie Smith (WK) |
| Washington Sundar | Shoaib Bashir |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Chris Woakes |
| Mohammad Siraj | Jofra Archer |
| Akash Deep | Gus Atkinson / Josh Tongue |
Match Prediction & Outlook
- Toss will play a vital role due to pitch freshness
- Expect a bowler-dominated contest, especially on Day 1
- If India’s top order survives the new ball, they could set the tone
- England’s chances hinge on their seamers exploiting home conditions and the top-order stepping up
| Prediction: A tight battle, but India slightly ahead with momentum and returning firepower in Bumrah |
Written by RITESH SINGH
