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India vs England: Lord's Test History and Key Moments Before the Third Match Clash
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The stage is set at Lord's as India and England prepare to face off in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, beginning on July 10, 2025. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, both teams are eager to gain the upper hand in this pivotal match at the iconic "home of cricket".

Series So Far

The series has been a rollercoaster, with England winning the first Test in Headingley by 5 wickets, chasing down a target of 371. Ben Duckett's शानदार 149 set the stage for England's victory. However, India bounced back emphatically in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing a historic 336-run win – their first at the venue. Shubman Gill led the charge with twin centuries, supported by a dominant bowling performance from Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.

India's Test Record at Lord's

India's history at Lord's has been a mix of heartbreak and triumph. In 19 Test matches played at the venue, India has won 3, lost 12, and drawn 4. While Lord's is where India has secured the most wins in England, it is also the ground where they have suffered the most defeats. India's victories at Lord's came in 1986 under Kapil Dev, in 2014 under MS Dhoni, and most recently in 2021 under Virat Kohli.

  • 1986: Kapil Dev led India to a five-wicket victory, marking India's first-ever Test win at Lord's.
  • 2014: MS Dhoni's team secured a 95-run win, with Ishant Sharma's bowling exploits in the final innings being a highlight.
  • 2021: Virat Kohli's side produced a stunning final-day turnaround to clinch a 151-run victory. Mohammed Siraj's eight wickets in the match played a crucial role.

Key Performers

Several Indian players have left their mark at Lord's:

  • Dilip Vengsarkar: The leading run-scorer for India at Lord's, with 508 runs at an average of 72.57. He is also the only Indian with multiple Test centuries at the venue.
  • Vinoo Mankad: Holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian at Lord's, with 184 runs in 1952.
  • Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, and Ishant Sharma: Jointly hold the record for the most Test wickets for India at Lord's, with 17 wickets each.

Team News and Expectations

India will be boosted by the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the second Test as part of workload management. Akash Deep, who impressed with a 10-wicket haul in the previous match, is also expected to play a key role. England might bring in Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson to bolster their pace attack.

Pitch Conditions

The Lord's pitch is expected to favor seam bowlers, especially in the early stages of the match. The slope at Lord's, running from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End, can also influence lateral movement and bounce, adding another challenge for the batsmen.

As the two teams gear up for the third Test, all eyes will be on whether India can build on their recent successes andHistory rewrite history at the "home of cricket".


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Aditi Patel is an aspiring journalist with a keen interest in documentary filmmaking and long-form investigative pieces, complemented by her profound passion for sports. Fresh from her visual journalism studies, Aditi is eager to explore compelling narratives through immersive storytelling. She's dedicated to in-depth research and crafting impactful content that resonates deeply with audiences, striving to give voice to untold stories on a global scale. Her love for sports also influences her pursuit of dynamic and thoroughly investigated narratives.
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