England vs India 3rd Test 2025: Live Streaming, Match Analysis & Full Guide

As the England–India series heads to its pivotal third Test at Lord’s from July 10–14, 2025, this in-depth guide covers everything fans need, live broadcast details, team tactics, pitch insights, recent performances, and match predictions.

Live Streaming & Broadcast Info

Pakistan & South Asia

• Streaming: The match will be officially streamed on tapmad, offering live coverage across Pakistan and the South Asian region.
   
• TV: In India, viewers can watch on Sony Sports Ten 1–3 (English, Hindi, and regional).
   
• Digital: Available through SonyLIV and JioStar (Jio + Disney+ Hotstar) for Indian viewers.
   

United Kingdom

• TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket will air the matches.
   
• Streaming: Accessible via Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers.
   

United States & Canada

• Streaming: Available through Willow TV and ESPN+, with a VPN recommended for access in some regions.
   

Australia & New Zealand

• TV & Streaming: Coverage through Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, with selected games also on Seven Network.

Worldwide

• For international fans, platforms like TNT Sports and tapmad provide flexible global access depending on location and availability.

Match Context & Recent Form

• With series currently tied 1–1, both teams come out swinging. India destroyed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston, posting scores of 587 & 427/6d.
   
• Coaches on both sides have indicated a shift toward a more pace-friendly Lord’s surface compared to Edgbaston.

Pitch Report & Conditions

• First inspections show Lord’s deck is dense and green, promising seam and swing assistance, especially early on.
   
• India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak urged patience over aggression, emphasizing the importance of technique in adapting to Lord’s challenging surface.

Team News & Strategies

England

• Fresh legs: Expect Jofra Archer to return after injury, with Gus Atkinson also in consideration, while Shoaib Bashir is backed for mid-innings support.
   
• Ben Stokes, under scrutiny for recent form, remains pivotal; dropping him is considered “premature”.
   

India

• Jasprit Bumrah returns, bolstering their pace attack significantly.
   
• Batting core—Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal—continue in red-hot form.

Lord’s Head-to-Head Snapshot

• In 19 Tests at Lord’s, England have won 12, India 3, and 4 draws. However, India have won two of their last three Tests at the venue.

Tactical Outlook

• Expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first, capitalizing on early seam movement.
   
• Batting emphasis will be on patient accumulation, navigating the surface's lateral movement and slope .
   
• Death-over tactical bowling is key: Archer and Bumrah will be England’s strike bowlers, backed by Atkinson and Bashir, against India’s disciplined seam and spin combo.

What to Watch Out For

1. Early wicket bursts to set the tone.
    
2. Stokes’ batting order resilience and adaptability against India's top bowling.
    
3. India's bowlers exploiting green bounce, particularly Bumrah on a lively Lord’s deck.
    
4. Strategic toss decisions influenced by weather and pitch freshness.

Final Thoughts

This third Test at Lord’s will be a fascinating battle of tactics, adaptation, and tactic against momentum. From recovery after Edgbaston to pace vs patience and tradition at Lord’s, this match is poised to be a defining moment in the series—and may well determine who takes a 2–1 lead in the ICC World Test Championship cycle.