India vs England – 3rd Test at Lord’s: Day 1 Report

  July 10, 2025

A gripping start to the third Test at Lord’s saw a strong showing from both sides in a match that may define the series. 

INDIA VS ENGLAND TEST MATCH

Toss & Tactical Shift

England, fresh off a Bazball win, opted for caution today—choosing to bat first on a slow Lord’s pitch. Rohit Sharma’s India, seizing the toss, handed the choice to Stokes, who chose a more patient batting approach

India Strikes Early

Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a masterstroke, dismissing both openers in the same over and reducing England to 44/2. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja later chipped in with further breakthroughs

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Root & Stokes Build a Fortress

Their composure under pressure was the highlight of Day 1:

• Joe Root anchored the innings with a painstaking 99* off 191 balls.

• Ben Stokes matched the grit with 39* off 102 balls—despite nursing a possible groin issue

• Injury Watch

• Two injury concerns emerged:

1. Ben Stokes showed signs of discomfort, which could impact England’s momentum.

2. Rishabh Pant exited with a finger injury, with Dhruv Jurel stepping in behind the stumps

A day of disciplined bowling met with steely batting. England’s foundation is solid, but India has kept it tight. With the series finely poised, Day 2 could set the true tone of this Test.