The much-anticipated third Test of the series between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to be a thrilling contest. With the series locked at 1-1, both teams will be eager to seize the advantage in this historic venue, often referred to as the “Home of Cricket,”

England, led by Ben Stokes, were dealt a heavy blow in the second game, where they were comprehensively outplayed by a dominant Indian side across all departments. Veterans like Joe Root and Stokes struggled to find form with the bat, while the bowling attack turned into a major concern. Featuring several young faces, England’s bowlers lacked rhythm and control, conceding runs at an alarming rate. To address these issues, the hosts are likely to recall two of their key pacers, Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson—in a bid to regain control and level the series.

India, on the other hand, have been phenomenal since their early setback in the series opener. Shubman Gill stole the show in the second Test with a dream performance, scoring a double hundred and a century in the same match, shattering multiple records in the process. Even in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling has been clinical. Akash Deep led the cart with a sensational 10-wicket haul, showcasing remarkable discipline and skill. The visitors will look to get close to the series win.

ENG vs IND 3rd Test: Match Details

• Date and Time: Jul 10-Jul 14, 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
• Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

The pitch at Lord’s is traditionally known for offering early assistance to seamers, especially under overcast skies. With the famous slope across the ground, movement, both through the air and off the surface, can challenge even the best batters. Early on, pacers are likely to find swing and bounce, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to settle, offering better conditions for batting. Spinners may come into play from Day 4 onwards, particularly if there’s wear and tear. The outfield is usually quick, and timing becomes key. Overall, it’s a surface that rewards discipline, for both bowlers and batters, and promises a balanced contest between bat and ball.

ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
• Batters: Joe Root, Shubman Gill, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Yashasvi Jaiswal
• All-rounder: Ben Stokes
• Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Akash Deep

ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain

• Choice 1: Shubman Gill (c), Jamie Smith (vc)
• Choice 2: Harry Brook (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)

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ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Backups

Shoaib Bashir, Ollie Pope, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja

ENG vs IND Dream11 team for today’s match (July 10-14, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

England: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, 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

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana

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