IND vs ENG: Bumrah or Siraj, who has a better record at Lord's? This bowler is important for India

IND vs ENG: The 5-match Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy being played between India and England has now reached its peak. In the second Test played at Edgbaston, Team India won with a brilliant performance and leveled the series 1-1. Now all eyes are on the third Test starting on July 10 at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground. In the last Lord's Test, India created history by defeating England, and this time too Team India will take the field with the intention of repeating the same rhythm. The special thing is that the return of India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is almost certain in this match, which can prove to be a big challenge for the England batsmen.

Bumrah and Siraj: How has the record been at Lord's?

The performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj has always been a topic of discussion at Lord's Cricket Ground, which is called the Mecca of cricket. Both the bowlers have got a chance to play one Test each on this ground so far.

Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.33 while bowling in 2 innings at Lord's. Although this figure may be less than his usual performance, his swing and accuracy are enough to trouble the England batsmen on the Lord's pitch. His return will give more edge to the Indian bowling attack.

Mohammed Siraj: Siraj has a great record at Lord's. He has taken 8 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 15.75, with his best performance being 4/32. Siraj may not have made an impact in the first Test of the current series, but he has made a great comeback to his form by taking 7 wickets at Edgbaston.

The pair of Bumrah and Siraj on the Lord's pitch will be no less than a nightmare for England. Especially when the initial moisture and swing on the pitch helps the bowlers.

Akash Deep: India's new weapon

Akash Deep's name is also in the headlines in India's fast bowling trio. He proved his talent by taking 10 wickets in the Edgbaston Test. He is almost certain to play as the third fast bowler at Lord's. Akash's speed, bounce and ability to consistently bowl at good length make him special. It will be interesting to see how he performs on the challenging pitch of Lord's.

India's historical performance at Lord's

India's record at Lord's has not been very impressive. In the 19 Test matches played so far, India has won only 3, while losing 12. 4 matches have been drawn. However, India's victory at Lord's in 2021 made its place in the pages of history. That victory not only boosted the confidence of the Indian team, but also proved that India can dominate on this ground as well.

Importance of the third Test

The third Test of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy is very important for both the teams. The series is currently tied, and the team that wins at Lord's will not only take a psychological advantage but will also strengthen its claim to win the trophy. For India, the return of Bumrah and the form of Siraj-Akash is a big plus point. On the other hand, the England team will also be desperate to make a comeback on their home ground.

The Lord's pitch is expected to give early help to the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, the opportunities for batsmen to score runs will also increase. In such a situation, both the teams would like to implement their strategy carefully.