Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 3:00 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL)
- Venue: Lord’s, London
- Format: Test Match, Day 1
Match Context
England aur India ke beech 3rd Test Lord’s ke iconic ground par shuru hoga. Lord’s ka pitch pehle din pace bowlers ke liye thodi swing aur seam movement deta hai, lekin batting-friendly bhi ho sakta hai. India ne 2021 mein Lord’s Test jeeta tha, jabki England ne 2024 mein strong home performances di hain. Series ka context abhi unclear hai, lekin dono teams ke recent form ke basis par prediction de rahe hain.
Team Analysis
England
Positives:
- Strong home record, won 2 Tests vs New Zealand in 2024 at Lord’s.
- Batting depth with Joe Root (145* vs NZ, 2024) aur Ben Stokes’ all-round ability.
- Pace attack led by James Anderson (if playing) aur Chris Woakes, Lord’s ke conditions mein deadly.
Negatives:
- Top-order inconsistency, Zak Crawley aur Ollie Pope starts nahi badal pa rahe (2024).
- Spin bowling relatively weak, Jack Leach ke alawa depth nahi.
India
Positives:
- World-class pace attack with Jasprit Bumrah (9 wickets vs ENG, 2021 Lord’s Test).
- Strong batting with Rohit Sharma aur Virat Kohli, jo Lord’s ke big stage par shine karte hain.
- Ravindra Jadeja ka all-round contribution, spin aur lower-order batting mein.
Negatives:
- Opening pair ka form inconsistent, Yashasvi Jaiswal ke starts big scores mein nahi badle (2024).
- England ke swing conditions mein middle order thoda vulnerable ho sakta hai.
Favorite Players
- England:
- Joe Root: Consistent at Lord’s, scored 145* vs NZ in 2024.
- Ben Stokes: All-rounder, match-winner with bat (104 vs IND, 2021) aur ball.
- India:
- Jasprit Bumrah: Lethal in swing conditions, 9 wickets in 2021 Lord’s Test.
- Virat Kohli: Big-match player, scored 149 at Lord’s in 2018.
Underperforming Players
- England: Zak Crawley, low scores in recent Tests (e.g., 20 vs NZ, 2024).
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, inconsistent in overseas conditions (2024).
Past Performance Stats (Lord’s Tests)
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets (Recent at Lord’s) | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 145* vs NZ, 2024 | Won by 5 wickets |
| Ben Stokes | England | 104 vs IND, 2021 | Lost by 151 runs |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 9 wickets vs ENG, 2021 | Won by 151 runs |
| Virat Kohli | India | 149 vs ENG, 2018 | Lost by an innings |
Prediction
Lord’s ka pitch Day 1 par pace bowlers ke liye thodi help karega, especially swing conditions mein. India ka pace attack, Jasprit Bumrah ke lead mein, England ke top order ko early trouble de sakta hai. England ke Joe Root aur Ben Stokes counter-attack kar sakte hain, lekin India ke disciplined bowling unhe pressure mein rakhegi. Agar India batting first kare, to Rohit Sharma aur Virat Kohli solid start de sakte hain. Day 1 ka play balanced rahega, lekin India ke strong bowling ke wajah se unka thoda advantage hoga. Prediction: India likely to dominate Day 1 if they bowl first; England to score 250-300 if they bat first.