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IN PHOTOS | IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Intense Bumrah–Root rivalry awaits fans at Lord’s

Updated On: 09 July, 2025 02:35 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Here's one of the top rivalries you need to keep an eye on during the third Test match between India and England at the Lord's Cricket Ground (Pic: File Pic)

Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root (Pic: File Pic)

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Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root (Pic: File Pic)
The third Test match between India and England will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground from July 10 to 14. During the clash, fans will keep a close eye on the rivalry between Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root. In the first Test match, Bumrah tasted success in dismissing Root for just 28 runs. The pacer then registered the figures of five wickets for 83 runs in 24.4 overs

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The third Test match between India and England will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground from July 10 to 14. During the clash, fans will keep a close eye on the rivalry between Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root. In the first Test match, Bumrah tasted success in dismissing Root for just 28 runs. The pacer then registered the figures of five wickets for 83 runs in 24.4 overs

Root, known for delivering big knocks, is struggling to bring his 'A-game' in the ongoing series. So far, in four innings, the right-hander has been able to score just 109 runs, including an unbeaten knock of 53 runs

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Root, known for delivering big knocks, is struggling to bring his 'A-game' in the ongoing series. So far, in four innings, the right-hander has been able to score just 109 runs, including an unbeaten knock of 53 runs

Out of 26 faceoffs, Bumrah has managed to dismiss Root 10 times. On the other hand, the United Kingdom-born has scored 296 runs in 584 balls, including 37 fours

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Out of 26 faceoffs, Bumrah has managed to dismiss Root 10 times. On the other hand, the United Kingdom-born has scored 296 runs in 584 balls, including 37 fours

Joe Root at Lord's has featured in 22 Tests. So far, he has scored 2,022 runs with an average of 54.64. He also has seven centuries and fifties each, with a best score of an unbeaten 254 runs

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Joe Root at Lord's has featured in 22 Tests. So far, he has scored 2,022 runs with an average of 54.64. He also has seven centuries and fifties each, with a best score of an unbeaten 254 runs

On the other hand, Bumrah has bagged three wickets in his sole Test at Lord's during India's famous win in 2021 under Virat Kohli's captaincy

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On the other hand, Bumrah has bagged three wickets in his sole Test at Lord's during India's famous win in 2021 under Virat Kohli's captaincy

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