The third test will begin on July 10.
India secured a massive 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, marking their first-ever Test victory at this ground. The series is now level at 1-1. The third Test will take place at Lord’s, starting July 10.
In the second test, India scored 587 in the first innings, thanks to Shubman Gill’s brilliant 269. England replied with 407, as Siraj picked up six wickets. In the second innings, India declared at 427 for 6, with Gill adding 161. Chasing 608, England were all out for 271. Akash Deep took six wickets in the second innings and 10 in the match, while Siraj, Jadeja, and Sundar supported well to complete the win.
ESM
137/6
SPE
147/5
TWI
151/5
SPE
149/7
Twickenham Won by 5 wickets
Match delayed due to rain
ESM
100/10
WEY
105/6
Weybridge beat East Molesey by 4 wickets
WEY
131/5
TWI
130/4
Weybridge beat Twickenham by 5 wickets
ESM
153/2
TWI
152/6
East Molesey beat Twickenham by 8 wickets
BAN
–
TWI
–
WEY
–
TWI
–
BAN
–
SPE
–
SPE
–
WEY
–
BAN
–
WEY
–
BCC
156/5
91YC
155/3
Bud Cricket Club beat 91 Yards Club by 5 wickets
NAJC
112/10
GUG
114/3
Guwahati Giants beat Nabajyoti Club by 7 wickets
NVR
–
CCC
–
GUG
–
91YC
–
ENG
–
IND
–
RTZ
125/3
KGC
126/4
Keraniganj Challengers beat Royal Trivianz by 6 wickets
TCC
65/0
JJ
150/7
STCC
–
FEK
–
ALECC
–
CEC-A
–
ZIM
149/10
NZ
92/0
WI
–
PAK
–
BAD
180/5
ASS
182/1
Amo Sharks beat Band-e-Amir Dragons by 9 wickets
SGT
198/9
BDS
206/10
Boost Defenders beat Speen Ghar Tigers by 8 runs
ASS
–
MAK
–
WIU19-W
89/8
USAU19-W
92/7
USA Women Under-19 beat West Indies Women Under-19 by 3 wickets
BRB-W
239/10
SUR-W
240/7
Surrey Women beat Birmingham Bears Women by 3 wickets
PNC
–
IAC
–
SAC
–
AAC
–
With the series now level and the next match at Lord’s, let’s look at what changes India might make in their playing XI.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul both made good contributions in the second Test and are expected to continue as openers in the third Test at Lord’s. Jaiswal scored 87 runs in the first innings, while Rahul made a solid 55 in the second.
However, the number 3 position is still not fixed. India tried Sai Sudharsan in the first Test and Karun Nair in the second. Both showed some promise but haven’t fully secured the spot. Still, India might avoid making more changes, and Karun Nair could get another chance to prove himself at Lord’s.
Shubman Gill has completely made the number 4 spot his own with some incredible performances. He scored 147 in the first Test and followed it up with 269 and 161 in the second Test, breaking several records in the process.
At number 5, Rishabh Pant has also been in excellent form. He has hit two centuries and a fifty in just four innings this series, giving strength to the middle order.
Nitish Kumar Reddy didn’t have a great game last time but may still get another opportunity at Lord’s. Ravindra Jadeja was solid, scoring fifties in both innings and took a wicket in the second innings. Washington Sundar also chipped in with a useful knock in the first innings and took the important wicket of Ben Stokes in the second.
With everyone playing their roles well, India is unlikely to make changes to the middle order for the third Test.
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After the Leeds Test, India made some changes to their bowling lineup. Jasprit Bumrah, who was India’s best bowler in that match, was rested for the second Test at Edgbaston. In his absence, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep did a great job. Siraj picked up six wickets in the first innings, while Akash Deep took four wickets in the first and six in the second, ending with ten wickets in the match.
However, one bowler who has struggled to make an impact is Prasidh Krishna. He hasn’t been very effective so far and might lose his place in the next match. Captain Shubman Gill has confirmed that Bumrah will return for the third Test at Lord’s, which means Prasidh is likely to be the one making way.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
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