India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to the playing XI for the third Test against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. With the IND vs ENG Test series 2025 currently level at 1-1, the upcoming match is crucial for both teams. Bumrah’s inclusion is expected to provide a significant boost to India’s pace attack, replacing Prasidh Krishna in the lineup.
📅 Match Details – IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025
| Match | India vs England – 3rd Test 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 10 to July 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Series Status | 5-Match Test Series (Currently 1-1) |
| Match Timing | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM Local Time |
| Live Broadcast | Sports18, JioCinema (India) |
| Pitch Condition | Likely to assist seamers, especially early on |
| Weather Forecast | Overcast, with chances of light rain |
Rlated: ENG vs IND 3rd Test Pitch Report, Weather Update from the Lord’s, London
✅ Jasprit Bumrah Set to Replace Prasidh Krishna
Shubman Gill, the Indian captain for this series, confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will return to the team for the third Test after being rested in the previous match. The decision to rest Bumrah in the second Test was based on workload management, ensuring he remains fit for the long series and the upcoming World Test Championship cycle.
“Jasprit is available and fully fit for the Lord’s Test. It was a planned rest,” Gill said in the pre-match press interaction.
With Prasidh Krishna failing to make an impact in the second Test, his exclusion from the playing XI comes as no surprise.
🏏 Predicted India Playing XI for 3rd Test vs England
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
| KL Rahul | Opening Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Top-order Batter |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Middle-order Batter, Captain |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Nitish Reddy | Batting All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Bowling All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | Spin All-rounder |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Left-arm Fast-Medium Bowler |
🔍 India’s Strategy for the Lord’s Test
With cloudy weather conditions and a pitch expected to favor seamers, India is likely to go with a four-man pace attack. Bumrah’s return gives the team a lethal edge with the new ball and in the death overs. The combination of Siraj, Arshdeep, Akash Deep, and Bumrah brings balance, variety, and aggression to the bowling unit.
India’s spin options, Jadeja and Sundar, offer control and the ability to break partnerships on a pitch that tends to assist turn as the match progresses.
💡 Why Bumrah’s Return Is a Game-Changer
- In-form bowler: Bumrah has been in excellent rhythm this season.
- Lord’s Experience: Played a pivotal role in India’s historic win at Lord’s in 2021.
- Swing & Reverse Swing: His ability to exploit both will be vital in overcast conditions.
- Leadership in Attack: Brings composure and experience to a relatively young pace unit.
📊 Jasprit Bumrah’s Test Record at Lord’s
| Stat | Figures |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1 |
| Wickets | 3 |
| Bowling Average | 19.66 |
| Notable Performance | Crucial spells in 2021 win |
🔄 Rotation Policy Key to India’s Long-Term Plan
With the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle underway, managing the fitness of senior players like Bumrah is crucial. Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and the support staff are focusing on player rotation, ensuring India fields its strongest XI in decisive matches while keeping injury risks minimal.
🔥 Series Situation – All to Play for at Lord’s
- India and England are locked 1-1 in the five-Test series.
- A win at Lord’s would give either team a psychological and points advantage in the WTC standings.
- England’s aggressive Bazball style has worked in phases, but India’s disciplined bowling could disrupt that momentum, especially with Bumrah back in the squad.
📢 Conclusion
With Jasprit Bumrah back in the playing XI, India look ready to take on England in the all-important third Test at Lord’s. The combination of youth and experience, along with a well-balanced pace attack, makes India serious contenders to reclaim the lead in the series. As the battle continues in one of the most iconic cricket venues, all eyes will be on Bumrah to deliver another match-winning performance.
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