1. Match Overview & Context
The third Test of the much awaited Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series will take place on July 10, 2025, when England and India square off. There will be an exciting matchup at the storied Lord’s Cricket Ground because the series is knotted at one. The first Test was won by England, but India returned with a resounding victory in the second.
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2. Pitch & Weather Conditions
On Day 1, Lord’s presented a grassy deck with modest seam and swing. The slope is always a problem here. It’s a beautiful day in London, with clear sky and temperatures reaching 32°C – ideal for uninterrupted cricket.
3. Head-to-Head & Series Status
- Tests at Lord’s: England leads with 12 wins vs India’s 3.
- Current Series: 1–1 after two Tests. This third Test is critical for momentum.
4. Playing XIs & Key Inclusions
England:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir
Notable: Jofra Archer returns to the XI, adding serious pace threat.
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Notable: Jasprit Bumrah returns to lead the pace attack.
5. Player Analysis & Tactical Preview
England Outlook:
- Root and Pope are expected to anchor the innings.
- Archer and Woakes will be pivotal with the new ball.
- Stokes’ leadership will be crucial in this tight series.
India Outlook:
- Shubman Gill’s form remains India’s biggest asset.
- Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with the ball.
- Bumrah-Siraj-Akash Deep pace trio are dangerous on Day 2.
6. Match Progress: Day 1 Recap with Live Score
- England won the toss and chose to bat.
- Crawley and Duckett looked positive early but fell quickly to Nitish Reddy.
- At lunch, England were 62/2.
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7. Key Moments & Turning Points
- Nitish Reddy’s double-strike in his first over stunned England.
- Shubman Gill’s sharp captaincy with bowling changes paid off.
- Ben Stokes narrowly avoided a runout before tea — a game-changer?
8. Statistical Insights & Records at Lord’s
- England averages 342 in the first innings at Lord’s since 2019.
- India’s win here in 2021 was their first since 2014.
- Shubman Gill’s captaincy win % is now 71.4% — highest for any Indian since 2000.
9. Fan & Expert Views
- Michael Vaughan: “This is India’s best fast bowling unit ever.”
- Sunil Gavaskar: “Shubman Gill reads the game like a seasoned veteran.”
- Fans are calling Nitish Reddy the “find of the series.”
10. Looking Ahead: Days 2–5
- England’s middle order needs to stand up — Root and Brook under pressure.
- India may introduce spin on Day 3 as cracks widen.
- Batting fourth could be tricky if pitch dries out.
11. How to Watch & Follow
- TV: Sky Sports (UK), Sports18 (India)
- Streaming: JioCinema, Willow TV, FanCode
Live Score: NDTV Live
