Date: July 10, 2025
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Series: 5-Match Test Series (Currently tied 1-1)
🏏 Toss & Playing XIs
England won the toss and elected to bat first under clear skies. Jofra Archer returned for England, playing his first Test in four years. For India, Jasprit Bumrah came back into the playing XI after being rested in the last match.
🔥 Bowling Hero for India: Nitish Kumar Reddy
One of the biggest highlights of Day 1 was Nitish Kumar Reddy’s breakthrough over, where he took two wickets—Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley—in the same over. This turned the game in India’s favor early on, reducing England to 44/2.
🧱 England’s Recovery: Root & Pope Steady the Ship
After the early wickets, Joe Root and Ollie Pope batted with patience and took England to a safer position.
- Joe Root scored a half-century and became the first-ever batter to cross 3,000 Test runs against India.
- Ollie Pope also contributed steadily, although he survived an early dropped catch.
🤕 Small Injury Scare: Rishabh Pant
India’s wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant injured his finger while keeping, but he continued to stay on the field. It doesn’t seem serious for now.
🎗 Special Moment: Red Caps Tribute
All England players wore red caps in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which raises awareness for families affected by terminal illness. This added an emotional moment to the game.
🕰 Series Context
This is the third Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.
- England won the 1st Test at Headingley.
- India bounced back in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston.
This match could be the turning point in the series.
📸 Key Stats of the Day
- Top scorer (so far): Joe Root (50+ runs)
- Best bowling moment: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s double strike in one over
- Notable return: Jofra Archer playing a Test after 4 years
- Historic moment: Sachin Tendulkar rang the Lord’s bell for the first time to start the match
⏭️ What’s Next?
Day 2 will be crucial for both sides.
- If England can build a strong first innings, they’ll put pressure on India.
- India will aim to wrap up England’s batting quickly and take control of the match.
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