Cricket fans, get ready! The highly anticipated third Test match between England and India is just around the corner, promising another thrilling contest at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Match Details and Schedule
The third Test of the series between England and India is set to begin on July 10 and will run until July 14. All the action will unfold at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Play is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) each day. The coin toss, a crucial moment for captains to decide whether to bat or bowl first, will take place half an hour earlier, at 3:00 PM IST.
Where to Watch Live
For fans in India, catching all the live action is straightforward. You can stream the England vs. India 3rd Test live on the JioHotstar app and its official website.
If you prefer to watch on television, the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Tune in to catch every wicket, boundary, and crucial moment.
London Weather Forecast
The weather in London for the five days of the Test match looks promising for cricket. According to the Met Office, hot conditions are expected with very little chance of rain from July 10 to 14.
Temperatures are predicted to range between a comfortable 17 degrees Celsius and can climb as high as 32 degrees Celsius, creating ideal playing conditions. Wind speeds will be moderate, around 10 km/hour, and humidity is expected to be around 84 percent.
Lord’s Pitch Report
Unlike the flat batting tracks seen in the first two Tests, the Lord’s pitch is anticipated to offer more assistance to the seam bowlers. The famous 8-foot slope from mid-wicket to covers will also aid fast bowlers, helping them generate lateral movement off the surface.
Reports suggest there was a good amount of grass on the pitch ahead of the match, though it’s likely to be trimmed slightly. Nevertheless, expect a challenging surface that won’t be a paradise for batters, unlike the earlier venues.
Predicted Playing XIs
Both teams are likely to field strong lineups for this crucial encounter. Here’s a look at the probable starting elevens:
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep.
England:
Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir.
Full Squads
Here are the complete squads for both sides in the third Test:
India Squad:
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
England Squad:
Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson.
Series So Far
The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this third Test pivotal. England secured a five-wicket victory in the first Test in Leeds, while India bounced back strongly, winning the second Test in Birmingham by a commanding 336 runs.
Following this match, the series will continue with the fourth Test in Manchester from July 23-27, concluding with the fifth and final Test back in London from July 31-August 4.
- The 3rd Test is at Lord’s from July 10-14.
- Match starts 3:30 PM IST, with toss at 3:00 PM IST.
- Watch live on JioHotstar and Sony Sports Network.
- The Lord’s pitch is expected to favor seam bowlers.
- The series is tied 1-1 after two matches.
With both teams eager to gain an advantage, this Test promises to be a thrilling chapter in an already exciting series.
