Posted on July 8, 2025 | By Clicking To Sports

India defeated England by a huge margin at Edgbaston to level the series 1-1. The third Test, starting July 10 at Lord’s, is now crucial for both teams.

India dominated the second Test, but some players underperformed. A few changes in the playing XI are likely for the the next match.


Edgbaston Heroes Who Keep Their Place

Yashasvi Jaiswal

He gave India quick starts and showed great maturity. He is now a regular in the XI.

Shubman Gill

Gill scored big in both innings. His form is one of India’s biggest positives.

Akash Deep

On debut, he impressed everyone. His pace and accuracy were outstanding.

Ravindra Jadeja

A strong all-round performance with both bat and ball. He remains a key player.


Possible Changes for 3rd Test

Openers

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul
This pair brings both aggression and experience.

No. 3 – Still Not Settled

India has tried different players here.

Sai Sudharsan played in the first Test

Karun Nair featured in the second

Abhimanyu Easwaran is also waiting for a chance

Team management may try one of them again.

No. 4 – Gill in Top Form

Shubman Gill will bat at No. 4.
He has led from the front and scored consistently.

No. 5 – Pant is Back

Rishabh Pant will bat in the middle order.
He adds power and confidence with the bat.

No. 6 – Open Spot

This position is still unclear.

Nitish Kumar Reddy played in the last match but failed to score

Karun Nair can bat lower down

Dhruv Jurel is also a solid option here

The team may pick based on balance.

No. 7: Sir Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja – No debate here.

Spin or Pace at No. 8?

This depends on pitch conditions.

Kuldeep Yadav – good for spin-friendly surfaces

Washington Sundar – offers extra batting depth

Arshdeep Singh – ideal if India plays four pacers



Fast Bowlers for Lord’s

Akash Deep – deserves to continue after his dream debut

Jasprit Bumrah – likely to return and lead the attack

Mohammed Siraj – experienced and reliable



Predicted India Playing XI for 3rd Test

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal


2. KL Rahul


3. Sai Sudharsan / Easwaran / Karun Nair


4. Shubman Gill (c)


5. Rishabh Pant (vc & wk)


6. Karun Nair / Dhruv Jurel


7. Ravindra Jadeja


8. Kuldeep Yadav / Sundar / Arshdeep Singh


9. Akash Deep


10. Jasprit Bumrah


11. Mohammed Siraj