The high-stakes 3rd Test between India and England marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing five-match Test series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. After India’s historic 336-run victory at Edgbaston, the series is now level at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting clash at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
🏏 IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025 – Dream11 Prediction & Match Preview
India will carry momentum and confidence, especially after breaking their winless streak at Edgbaston. However, England, under the leadership of Ben Stokes, remains a formidable opponent at home. This Test could tilt the balance in either team’s favor.
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📍 Match Details – ENG vs IND 3rd Test, 2025
| Match | England vs India, 3rd Test |
|---|---|
| Series | India Tour of England 2025 (WTC Cycle) |
| Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| Dates | July 10 – July 14, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST / 11:00 AM Local |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Score Updates | Google Match Center / Cricbuzz |
⚙️ Pitch Report – Lord’s, London
Lord’s offers a balanced wicket known for its early swing and seam movement, especially on Day 1. As the match progresses, the surface becomes better for batting, while spinners may come into play on Days 4 and 5 due to rough patches.
| Day | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Overcast, seamer-friendly |
| Day 2–3 | Good for batting |
| Day 4–5 | Reverse swing + spin expected |
| Avg 1st Inns Score | Around 295 runs |
📋 Team News & Player Availability
✅ India Updates:
- Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad and is likely to lead the bowling attack.
- Prasidh Krishna has been dropped.
- No new injury concerns reported.
✅ England Updates:
- Jofra Archer retains his spot in the playing XI.
- England is expected to stick with the core from the 2nd Test.
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🇮🇳 India Squad for ENG vs IND 3rd Test
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
🔐 Predicted India Playing XI:
- KL Rahul
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Reddy
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
🏴 England Squad for ENG vs IND 3rd Test
Ben Stokes (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Shoaib Bashir, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Cook, Jofra Archer
🔐 Predicted England Playing XI:
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (c)
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Chris Woakes
- Jofra Archer
- Josh Tongue
- Brydon Carse
🧠 ENG vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Tips (3rd Test)
🔥 Captain Picks
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Joe Root (ENG) | Consistent, dependable under pressure, strong at Lord’s |
| Shubman Gill (IND) | India’s most stable batter in the series |
🧢 Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | All-round fantasy value, leads from front |
| Ravindra Jadeja (IND) | Dual point scorer – wickets + batting support |
🏆 IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Head-to-Head Team
WK: Rishabh Pant
BAT: Joe Root, Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Harry Brook, Y Jaiswal, O Pope
ALL: Ben Stokes
BOWL: Jasprit Bumrah (if available), Chris Woakes
💥 IND vs ENG Dream11 Team for Grand League
WK: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
BAT: Joe Root, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook
ALL: Ben Stokes
BOWL: Mohammad Siraj, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
🔎 Key Fantasy Insights
| Player | Fantasy Value |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Twin centuries + top keeper = massive point potential |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fit and fresh, can take early wickets at Lord’s |
| Joe Root | Best English batter in red-ball format |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Balanced all-rounder, helpful on Day 4-5 surface |
| Jofra Archer | Could exploit Lord’s slope, ideal Grand League pick |
🔮 IND vs ENG 3rd Test Prediction – Who Will Win?
With the momentum now swinging India’s way, and the return of Jasprit Bumrah, the visitors are expected to put up a stronger fight. However, England’s record at Lord’s and their batting depth give them a slight edge.
Prediction: A closely contested match, but England may hold the advantage in home conditions.
🏁 Final Word
The 3rd Test at Lord’s is shaping up to be a series-defining clash. With the series tied at 1-1, this match will be crucial for both teams’ standings in the WTC 2025-27 points table and for fantasy players seeking Dream11 glory.
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