England and India have begun their much-anticipated 3rd Test at Lord’s, London, with the series level at 1-1. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat first, marking a change from his previous decisions to bowl first in the earlier two matches. This tactical decision added intrigue, especially as India reintroduced star pacer Jasprit Bumrah into their playing XI, while England handed Jofra Archer his first Test cap in four years, replacing Josh Tongue in the lineup[1].
The current match status from Day 1 indicates that both teams are fielding strong line-ups, with India aiming to repeat their 2021 Lord’s heroics and England looking to capitalize on home advantage. Live updates, detailed scorecards, and highlights are being provided as play progresses. Fans are closely watching the pace battle between Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, which promises high drama in this evenly poised series[1][8].
For ongoing live score updates and the full scorecard, see the dedicated match tracking resources, as the game unfolds at Lord’s[8].