ENG
IND
Match | ENG vs IND, 4th Test, India tour of England,Test |
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Date | Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 |
Time | 3:30 pm IST |
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston
The 28-year-old Salt currently plays for Lancashire. He played a major role in Royal Challenger Bengaluru's maiden IPL title win earlier in the year, scoring 403 runs from 13 matches
Gill scored 269 and 161 in the two innings of the Birmingham Test, adding to his 147 and 8 in the series opener at Leeds. He has totalled 585 runs in two Tests of the five-match series
England middle-order batter Harry Brook has displaced compatriot Joe Root to reclaim the top position in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings.
India have a great record at Lord's against England in recent times, winning two of the last three games played, including the famous 151-run victory under Virat Kohli in 2021
ENG vs IND Playing 11 prediction: As Nitish Kumar Reddy failed to make an impact at Edgbaston with either bat or ball, it would not be a surprise if he makes way for Bumrah in the Playing XI.
With 585 runs, Gill is now just 18 short of surpassing Rahul Dravid's tally of 602 (in 2002) for the most runs by an Indian batter in a series in England
Archer is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the Playing XI, and it would not be a surprise if the hosts opt for an all-pace attack at Lord's, where the pitch looks as green as it gets.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians moved up to the second spot ($242 million) from the fourth position they earlier occupied
Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.