IND vs ENG Head To Head: The five-Test series between India and England now shifts to the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, with the series finely poised at 1-1. After a commanding victory in the second Test, India will be eager to carry forward their momentum, while England look to regroup and make a strong comeback on home soil.
To bolster their bowling unit, England have brought in pace duo Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson. Archer, in particular, could mark his return to the longest format after nearly four years. Skipper Ben Stokes will be hoping for a more complete performance from his side after a lacklustre outing in Birmingham.

India's top order appears in great shape, with Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal all finding form at the right time. The visitors aren't too concerned about the surface at Lord's, which is expected to favour seamers early on with its trademark swing and bounce.
With the series delicately balanced, this third Test is set to play a pivotal role. Both teams will have to show composure, tactical discipline, and seize key moments. A gripping contest awaits at one of cricket's most historic arenas.
India and England have faced each other in 138 Test matches so far. England have won 52 of those games, while India have emerged victorious 36 times. Fifty matches between the two sides have ended in a draw. In their most recent encounter, India defeated England by a massive margin of 336 runs at Edgbaston in 2025.
Lord's has never been a particularly successful venue for India in Test cricket. Since making their debut at the iconic ground in 1932, India have played 19 Tests there. Out of those, they have managed just 3 wins, while 4 matches ended in draws and the remaining 12 resulted in defeats.
Here's a summary of the all-time player and team records at Lord's, widely regarded as the "Home of Cricket." Since hosting its first Test in 1884, the iconic venue has seen numerous memorable performances and historic milestones. The table below highlights key statistics from the 148 Test matches played at this ground as of June 2025.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 148 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 53 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 44 |
| Drawn/No Result | 51 |
| First Test Match at Lord's | 21 July 1884 |
| Most Recent Test Match | 11 June 2025 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 54 (36.49%) |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 43 (29.05%) |
| Highest Individual Score | 333 - G.A. Gooch (England), 26 July 1990 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 8/34 - I.T. Botham (England), 15 June 1978 |
| Best Bowling in a Match | 16/137 - R.A.L. Massie (Australia), 22 June 1972 |
| Highest Team Total | 729/6 decl - Australia vs England, 27 June 1930 |
| Lowest Team Total | 38 - Ireland vs England, 24 July 2019 |
| Highest Successful Run Chase | 344/1 - West Indies vs England, 28 June 1984 |