England vs India 3rd Test Live: Joe Root Nears Century as England Dominate Day 1 | Pitch Report, Toss, Full Scores

 Introduction

The England vs India Test series 2025 reached its 3rd match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, with both teams eyeing a crucial lead. England showcased a strong batting display on Day 1, led by Joe Root, while India’s bowlers, especially Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, kept the innings in check with disciplined spells.

Toss Update

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first on a traditional Lord’s surface offering consistent bounce but some early seam movement. India welcomed back Jasprit Bumrah, adding firepower to their pace attack.

England’s 1st Innings: Day 1 Highlights

Here is the England batting card at stumps:

Key highlight:
Joe Root displayed technical mastery, nearing his 31st Test century. His innings stabilised England after early wickets against disciplined Indian seamers.

India’s Bowling Performance

Note: Nitish Kumar Reddy credited his bowling improvement to mentorship from Pat Cummins and Morne Morkel, enhancing his seam accuracy.

Pitch Report – Day 2 Expectations

The Lord’s pitch remains firm with mild cracks opening up. Batting will be good in the first session, while pacers will get reverse swing later in the day. India will aim to wrap up England under 350 to gain control.

Playing XIs for 3rd Test

India (Playing XI)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• KL Rahul

• Karun Nair

• Shubman Gill (c)

• Rishabh Pant (wk)

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Washington Sundar

• Akash Deep

• Jasprit Bumrah

• Mohammed Siraj

England (Playing XI)

• Zak Crawley

• Ben Duckett

• Ollie Pope

• Joe Root

• Harry Brook

• Ben Stokes (c)

• Jamie Smith (wk)

• Chris Woakes

• Brydon Carse

• Jofra Archer

• Shoaib Bashir

FAQs

Q1. Who won the toss in the England vs India 3rd Test?
England won the toss and chose to bat first.

Q2. What is Joe Root’s score in the 3rd Test Day 1?
Joe Root is batting on 99 not out at stumps.

Q3. Who took the most wickets for India on Day 1?
Nitish Kumar Reddy took 2 wickets, dismissing Duckett and Pope.

Q4. Where is the 3rd Test between India and England being played?
The match is being played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

Helpful Resources

• England vs India 3rd Test Live Score – ESPN Cricinfo

• Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Conditions

Conclusion

With Joe Root unbeaten on 99, England ended Day 1 in a commanding position. India’s bowlers, especially debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, impressed with disciplined lines. Day 2 promises gripping cricket as India looks to bounce back swiftly and keep the series balanced.