England vs India – 3rd Test Betting Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

• 📍 Venue: Lord’s, London, England
• 📅 Date: Thursday 10th July – Monday 14th July, 2025
• 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM BST

England and India will clash in the 3rd Test starting at Lord’s on Thursday.

The series is finely poised at 1-1. England won the opening match by 5 wickets at Headingley. However, India bounced back with an emphatic 336 run win at Edgbaston in the second match.

England broke from the usual Test cricket tactics and chose to bowl first after winning the toss in both the opening two Test matches.

The ploy worked at Headingley in the first match, but that was largely down to India’s inability to press home their advantage when on top. 

However, England’s predictability spectacularly backfired at Edgbaston, when Ben Stokes’ team were hopelessly exposed by a ruthless India, led by Shubman Gill, who cash in on England’s generosity with centuries (269 and 161) in both innings of the match.

England will welcome back Jofra Archer for the 3rd Test. The paceman hasn’t played Test cricket for over four years and this has to represent a huge gamble with only one red ball game behind him since his latest comeback from injury.

Although India haven’t confirmed their line up, they are widely expected to recall Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the 2nd Test, as India carefully monitors their premier fast bowler’s workload.

🔎 Team Form & Match Context

• Series Level: 1–1 after India’s emphatic 336-run win at Edgbaston. The visitors have had the better of both Test matches.
• Venue: Lord’s – typically offers early seam movement, but conditions have been dry in recent weeks in England.
• Team News:
  • England bring back Jofra Archer.
  • India expected to stick with Akash Deep and welcome back Jasprit Bumrah.
• Conditions: Expect sun and dry condidions for all five days. Not the usual English conditions.

📊 Match Odds (Decimal)

💡 Betting Tips

1. India to win @ 2.38
India’s momentum and bowling firepower make this a strong value pick. Two of England’s top order (Crawley and Pope) are under pressure, and India’s pace trio are riding high.

2. Akash Deep – Top India 1st Innings Wicket-Taker @ 5.00
Akash Deep took 10 wickets at Edgbaston and is in form. With Bumrah for company at Lord’s, expect Akash to continue his excellent form.

3. Jofra Archer – 3+ wickets in 1st innings
Returns to Test cricket with fire. The dry conditions and fast pitch should suit him, and he’ll target the Indian top order. Look for specials or request-a-bets.

🎯 Match Prediction

• Key Battle: Jofra Archer vs Indian top 3.
• Likely Scenario: Good batting track with pace the key to making breakthroughs.
• Final Prediction: India to win – by 2–3 wickets or within 1–2 sessions on Day 4.

India look more balanced, especially with Siraj and Bumrah in form. England’s top order batting is a concern outside of Duckett, and looks vulnerable.

⚠️ Final Notes

• Draw Unlikely: Given recent Lord’s Tests and aggressive play styles.
• Market to watch: “Match to finish in under 4.5 days” – check bookmaker specials.
• Responsible Gambling: Bet with a limit, track weather/conditions live.

• Check out our England vs India betting guide for more information on the series.
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