IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head to Head, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Player Stats For 3rd Test of India tour of England, 2025

England take on India in the third Test at Lord’s with the series tied 1-1; Bumrah and Archer set to return

England will face India in the 3rd Test of the India tour of England, 2025 on 10 July 2025 at Lord’s, London. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the IND vs ENG match.

Match Preview

With the series level at 1-1, the stakes are raised as India arrive high on confidence after becoming the first Asian side to win a Test at Edgbaston. That victory came without Jasprit Bumrah, who is expected to return for the Lord’s Test, bolstering India’s attack. Shubman Gill has been dominant with the bat, piling up 430 runs in two matches posing a major headache for England’s fatigued bowling unit.

England, under pressure at home, welcome Jofra Archer back to the Test side at the ground where he made his debut in 2019. Flat pitches so far have favoured India’s patience-heavy approach and dulled England’s attacking game. With Lord’s expected to provide more help for bowlers, the Dukes ball’s declining quality beyond 30 overs remains a concern. England must now balance risk with control to regain momentum in front of an intense home crowd.

Match Details

Match:England vs India, 2nd Test
Date:2 July 2025
Time:3:30 PM (IST)
Venue:Lord’s, London
Streaming:JioHotstar
TV BroadcastSony Sports Network

IND vs ENG Playing XI for 3rd Test

England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (Wicket-keeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

India (Probable)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

IND vs ENG Pitch Report for 3rd Test

Lord’s could offer a classic Test match rhythm this time around, especially with temperatures expected to climb back to 32°C after a brief reprieve from the recent heatwave. There’s a greenish tinge on the surface going into the game, which should keep the seamers interested early on—just the kind of response England would want after Edgbaston. If recent games here are anything to go by, including the WTC Final, the pitch will start out testing but settle into a better batting track as the match progresses. Timing the innings well might be just as crucial as the toss.

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records ahead of 3rd Test

  • Won by England: 52
  • Won by India: 36
  • Drawn: 50

Also Check: Detailed India vs England Head to Head Records in Test Cricket

IND vs ENG Player Stats In Current Series

Batting Stats

PlayerRuns
Shubman Gill585 Runs
Jamie Smith356 Runs
Rishabh Pant342 Runs
Harry Brook280 Runs
Ben Duckett236 Runs

Bowling Stats

PlayerWickets
Josh Tongue11 Wickets
Akash Deep10 Wickets
Mohammed Siraj9 Wickets
Shoaib Bashir8 Wickets
Ben Stokes6 Wickets

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team for 3rd Test

  • Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
  • Batters: Joe Root, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja
  • Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep
  • Captain: Shubman Gill
  • Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant

IND vs ENG Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

India is expected to win this match.