ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction 3rd Test, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

Team India has bounced back brilliantly in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham to make it 1-1 in the 5-match Test series. It’s now time for the 3rd Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 to be played at the home of cricket, i.e., at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 10.

The young Indian team annihilated England in their own backyard with a commanding 336-run victory. After a thoroughly impressive victory at Edgbaston, the visitors have their tails up heading to Lord’s. With Jasprit Bumrah all set to return to the eleven in the third Test on a green, fiery, and bouncy track, the visitors will have the upper hand in this game.

As far as the hosts, England, are concerned, there is a lot to ponder for them. With their bowling unit looking completely toothless in both Tests, the hosts have opted to go with Jofra Archer in the Lord’s Test. Archer has replaced Josh Tongue in the eleven, with Archer being their only change in the playing XI announced for this Test match.

Also, the Bazball approach might come under scrutiny on a wicket that is expected to offer ample pace and bounce. The pace of both teams is already licking their lips, and it would be interesting to see how their batting performs against the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep, and most importantly, Jasprit Bumrah.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the ENG vs IND Dream11 prediction.

Also Read: ENG vs IND Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: India Tour of England, 3rd Test, July 10

ENG vs IND: Match Details

Date: 10th July 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s, London

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 138
IND won: 36
ENG won: 52
Draw: 50
Tied: 0

Over the years, India and England have locked horns in 138 Test matches, with England enjoying the upper hand overall, winning 52 games to India’s 36. But recent history paints a different picture. In their last five encounters in the longest format, it’s Team India that has dominated, clinching four wins to England’s one.

ENG vs IND, 3rd Test, Lord’s, London, Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord’s for the 3rd Test between England and India is expected to be a classic green-top, tailor-made for seamers. With a generous grass covering and the venue’s trademark slope, fast bowlers will find plenty of assistance, especially during the first two days. The Dukes ball is likely to swing and seam under overcast skies, making early batting a stern test of technique and patience. As the match progresses, the surface should flatten out slightly, offering better conditions for batters on Days 3 and 4. However, variable bounce and subtle wear could bring spinners into play by Day 5. Overall, it’s a surface that rewards discipline and adaptability, and the team that handles the early movement better is likely to gain the upper hand.

Here are some key Test match stats of Lord’s, London:

ENG vs IND Team News and Expected Playing XI

ENG Team News

• England have locked in their eleven ahead of the Lord’s Test.
• Jofra Archer makes his much-anticipated return, coming in for Josh Tongue to boost the pace battery with his express speed and bounce.
• Right-armer Gus Atkinson is back in the squad after recovering from injury, adding depth to England’s seam options even though he hasn’t cracked the playing XI just yet.
• Despite speculation around going all-pace, Shoaib Bashir retains his spot as the lone spinner, keeping the attack balanced on a lively surface.
• The batting order remains unchanged, reflecting the management’s belief in their top and middle-order firepower despite recent struggles.
• The changes underline England’s urgency but also show a measure of control.

ENG Expected Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

IND Team News

• India head into Lord’s brimming with confidence after their dominant win at Edgbaston.
• Jasprit Bumrah returns to the mix after sitting out the second Test and will likely replace Washington Sundar, given that two spinners might be a stretch on this seamer-friendly surface.
• Prasidh Krishna’s expensive spells in the last two outings could open the door for a change in the pace unit.
• Arshdeep Singh, with his ability to swing the new ball, is in contention for a dream Test debut—conditions at Lord’s may suit his skillset perfectly.
• Shardul Thakur is also a potential swap-in option for Prasidh, especially if India values his lower-order batting depth.
• There’s also some chatter around the number three spot, with Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan both in the running depending on the team’s balance and match-ups.

IND Expected Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja,  Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Arshdeep Singh/Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep

Who Will Win ENG vs IND 3rd Test?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, England, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and go 2-1 up in the Anderson-Tendulkar Test series.

Where to watch ENG vs IND 3rd Test?

The all-important clash between England and India will take place on Thursday, July 10, at 03:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1, 3 & 4.

ENG vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant, Jamie Smith
Batters: Shubman Gill,  Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harry Brook
All-Rounders: Ben Stokes
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, Akashdeep, Mohammed Siraj

C/VC Options- Harry Brook, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah