India Vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Bumrah, Akash Keep ENG On Their Toes
The in-form Indian batters will be confident of performing well on a potentially tough surface, while the bowling attack, which lacked conviction in the first game, will challenge a shaky England more effectively with Jasprit Bumrah returning for the Lord's Test starting Thursday.
With the series balanced at 1-1 heading into the third Test, the dynamics between the teams have shifted significantly following India's emphatic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston. If not for dropped catches and lower-order collapses at Leeds, India could have been leading 2-0 in the five-match series.
Despite the inexperience of the Indian squad under new captain Shubman Gill, the team has not only competed but won the majority of sessions across the two Tests. England were expected to dominate the opposition following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, but India's performance thus far has showcased their depth and talent. The substantial runs scored by Gill and his teammates have forced Ben Stokes to alter their original strategy: prepare flat tracks and bat the opposition out of the game.
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