After a crushing defeat at Edgbaston, the England Cricket Team has requested a more lively pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Brendon McCullum, the head coach of England, said that the surface at Edgbaston lacked spark and did not provide enough support to their pacers. He has asked the curators at Lord’s to prepare a pitch that offers adequate bounce, swing, and seam. The third Test match between India and England at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground is scheduled to be played from 10th July.
Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report – India vs England 3rd Test 2025
Lord’s Cricket Ground is expected to have a good cover of grass on the surface to suit the demands of the England Cricket Team. It is certain that the pitch at Lord’s will be quite different from those at Headingley and Edgbaston. The famous slope at Lord’s will also play a key role, helping the pace bowlers extract seam and swing from the surface. Spinners may find some assistance in the last two days of the match, but not much is expected to happen for them.
Jofra Archer & Jasprit Bumrah to Return
Jofra Archer is finally being considered for a Test match after four years. He was included in the squad for the second Test but had to sit out, as the team management wanted him to get accustomed to England’s red-ball environment. Archer is now back to his best and will pose a major threat to India’s batting line-up at Lord’s.
On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make a strong comeback after missing the second Test to manage his workload. Bumrah is scheduled to play only three matches on this tour, and the game at Lord’s will be his second. It is no secret that Bumrah will be a serious challenge to face on a lively Lord’s pitch.