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.
Key Performers
Several Indian players have left their mark at Lord's:
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".
