Ind vs Eng 3rd Test at Lord’s delivers early drama and tough conditions. Shubman Gill leads India, Jofra Archer returns for England, and the historic ground proves why it’s the ultimate Test.
There’s something magical about Lord’s. Maybe it’s the slope, maybe it’s the tradition. But on Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and England, that magic was also mixed with nerves, pace, and a little bit of pressure. With the five-match series finely balanced at 1-1, both sides arrived in London knowing this Test could shift the momentum entirely.
And what a day it was — not explosive, but tense. The pitch was green, the air was crisp, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Let’s start with the numbers: this is the 20th time India and England have locked horns at Lord’s. England has won 12 of those. India? Just 3. The last one came in 2021, and it’s still fresh in the minds of fans. But this time, India walked in with a swagger, having absolutely steamrolled England by 336 runs in the previous Test at Edgbaston. Shubman Gill scored 269 and 161 in that match. That’s not a typo. That’s history.
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✅ India has won only 3 out of 19 Tests at Lord’s.
✅ Shubman Gill is on track to become the fastest Indian captain to reach 1000 runs — he needs just 415 more in this series.
✅ Bumrah and Siraj have bowled over 70% of India’s pace overs in the last 19 Tests.
✅ Jofra Archer last played a Test in 2021. His return has sent the fans into a frenzy.
