July 13, 2025: Lord’s Weather – The third Test between India and England at Lord’s is set up for a thrilling finish as both sides posted identical first-innings totals of 387, leaving the match finely balanced. At stumps on Day 3, England were 2/0 in their second innings, holding a slender lead of just two runs with all 10 wickets intact.
The historic symmetry in scores marked only the ninth time in 147 years of Test cricket that both teams have ended their first innings on the same total.
Day 4 Weather Forecast: Clear Skies Ahead
The good news for cricket fans is that no rain interruptions are expected on Day 4. According to AccuWeather and BBC Weather:
- Temperature: Up to 29–30°C
- Cloud Cover: 44%
- Humidity: Around 35%
- Rain Probability: As low as 4%
- Winds: Light breeze
Drama on the Field as Crawley’s Delay Sparks Tensions
The final moments of Day 3 were packed with tension. England’s openers took the field for one over before stumps, but Zak Crawley drew the ire of Indian players after delaying play. Crawley twice pulled out late from his stance, and called for the physio after being struck—delays that appeared strategic as the hosts looked to face as few overs as possible.
India’s Shubman Gill and others responded with visible frustration, sarcastic clapping, and a brief on-field confrontation before Ben Duckett stepped in to de-escalate. The over, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, ended with England at 2/0.
India’s Innings Recap: Rahul, Pant Shine
Earlier in the day, India resumed their innings at 145/3. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stitched together a crucial partnership, with Pant scoring 74 before being run out by a direct hit from Ben Stokes. Rahul brought up a hard-fought century before falling for exactly 100, caught at slip off Shoaib Bashir.
India’s lower middle order offered key contributions:
- Ravindra Jadeja: 72
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 30
- Washington Sundar: 23
Chris Woakes led England’s bowling with figures of 3/84, supported by Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes, who took two wickets each.
What’s at Stake?
With the five-match series tied at 1–1, the third Test is pivotal. Both teams will look to press for a lead in the series with two days of high-stakes cricket left at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.