India vs England — Third Test Preview: The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at Lord’s
- All set for the start, with England winning the toss, choose to bat first, India will eye for quick wickets.
Only one change has taken place in the playing XI of both teams-
- For India, Jasprit Bumrah comes in for Prasidh Krishna
India (Playing XI)
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
- For Engand, Jofra Archer returns to test setup after a long gap of 4 years replacing Josh Tongue
England (Playing XI):
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir
Series So Far-
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England triumphed in the opener at Leeds, chasing 371, stealing a 1–0 lead.
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India bounced back with a dominant 336-run victory at Edgbaston, thanks to captain Shubman Gill’s monumental 269 & 161, and a 10-wicket haul from Akash Deep.
- Both teams are eyeing a crucial 2–1 lead in the series and will look to dominate the opposition. With high stakes and top form on display, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a mouthwatering contest.
Lord’s Pitch & Conditions
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The pitch at Lord’s remains green-tinged with lateral movement early on, aided further by the ground’s famous 2.5 m slope.
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Overcast skies and temperatures around 31 °C suggest swinging conditions favorable to seamers; spinners may play a role later in the match
What to Watch
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Will the green Lord’s wicket help seamers early and restrict batting fireworks?
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Can India’s in-form batting line-up adapt to tougher conditions again?
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Will Archer regain his former dominance, and can Bumrah build on his return?
- Will Burmah once again dominate English batting lineup?
This Test could swing the series. Expect tense sessions, strategic moves, and top-class cricket across five enthralling days, with both teams aiming to seize a 2–1 lead in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.