INDIA vs ENGLAND 3rd Test preview, Key Players, Weather Conditions, and Pitch Report

India vs. England 3rd Test Match is set to begin on the 10th of July. After the last two tantalizing test matches, the fans are now excited about who will rule the Lord’s ground, the Indian team, who are in great form, or England, who won their first test. This match is shaping up to be an absolute thriller, with both teams eager to grab the upper hand in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.

At Leeds, England started strong, and they won by 5 wickets, even after the Indian batting lineup’s tremendous performance, but India crushed them at Edgbaston, winning by a huge 336 runs. India always had mixed fortune in the Lord’s, but it’s India’s chance to rule in the Lord’s as well after Edgbaston.

INDIA vs ENGLAND 3rd Test: Squad Buzz and Who Gets Picked

Amidst a lot of selection drama, let’s know who’s going to join the squad and who’s being rested.

• INDIA: At the post-match presentation, when Indian skipper Shubman Gill was asked whether Bumrah will join the squad for the 3rd Test or not, Shubman replied, “Definitely” Now that Bumrah is fit, the attack is way more dangerous on pitches that help fast bowlers. Now the question is, who’ll be replaced?
• ENGLAND: i) Looks like Archer and Atkinson are in for Tongue and Bashir. Get ready for a four-man pace attack!

INDIA vs ENGLAND 3rd Test: Key players to look at:

INDIAN Players:

i) Shubman Gill: Gill is in terrific form; he has set the stage on fire. The Indian skipper has played back-to-back record-breaking innings. Right now, he’s at the top of the WTC run charts, with 585 runs and a crazy average of 146.25. It’s his chance to break a few more records in the upcoming test matches.

ii) Akash Deep: This right-arm fast bowler has showcased his potential at Edgbaston. Akash Deep just snagged his first five-wicket haul in tests! He’s now the fifth Indian bowler ever to do that at this ground, along with Chetan Sharma, Kapil Dev, Ishant Sharma, and Mohammed Siraj.

iii) Rishabh Pant: India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman has been in fine touch. He’s been scoring important runs down the order, and his keeping has been super sharp. The way he attacks the game? It can totally swing things for India.

iv) Jasprit Bumrah: As it is anticipated that Bumrah will come back in the 3rd Test. Bumrah’s lethal pace and control could be a big deal at Lord’s, since the field is likely to help fast bowlers.

ENGLAND Players:

i) Chris Woakes: Woakes is a solid player at home. He can swing the ball and score runs down the order, which makes him super valuable.

ii) Ben Stokes: England’s captain, a real leader, is keen to dominate this series. He hasn’t had a huge score yet, but Stokes is still the heart of the team.

iii) Jofra Archer: As Jofra Archer can come back in the next match, Archer’s raw pace and bounce could pose a serious challenge to India’s in-form batting lineup.

iv) Harry Brook: Brook is one of the most talented young players in England. He can play well and change the game. He isn’t scared and can handle good bowlers, which makes him super important in the middle of the batting lineup.

Pitch Story and Weather Conditions:

Usually, at Lord’s, the field helps seam bowlers a lot. They can get the ball to swing and bounce, mostly at the start of a match. After a few days the pitch will become flatter, making batting easier.

The weather report says the weather should be okay, not too hot, with some clouds. This might give the fast bowlers a bit of an advantage.

Lord’s history: IND vs ENG clash

• Total matches played: 19
• India won: 3
• England won: 12
• Draw: 4

4 years ago, in 2021, India won at Lord’s under Virat Kohli’s captaincy. Now, under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, they’re hoping to do it again and get ahead in the series

India and England are both ready to compete. With the match at Lord’s, fans should get ready for five days for this mega clash of cricket starting July 10, 2025