Everything you need to know about the Iconic Lord’s Slope

Lord’s Slope in Cricket

What is the Lord’s Slope and how will it affect the India vs England 3rd Test?

Lord’s Slope in Cricket: India and England are playing their third test of the India tour of England 2025 at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London, England. The birthplace of cricket has one negative aspect for the team though which is the slope. Let’s deep dive into What is the Lord’s slope and how will it affect the India vs England 3rd Test. 

The Famous Slope

The Lord’s cricket ground is a pitch that emerged from the shadowing duck pond which is two centuries and 143 tests old. The pitch end and the slope from the Nursery end slants from left to right. Which is what makes this a preferred choice for natural outswining bowlers. The slope is 2.5 metres from one side to the other which creates a unique challenge for bowlers, batters, and wicket-keepers alike. Running across the slope affects line, movement, and rhythm. 

The Pavilion End, preferred by seamers like Archer and Bumrah, helps keep the duke ball with straighter deliveries and confuses batters visually. Bowlers with angled run-ups often choose the Nursery End, while straight-run-up pacers favour the Pavilion End. The slope also affects footwork, guard choice, and timing for batters. 

Even wicketkeepers must adapt by adjusting their position to counter exaggerated swing. Field placements too need recalibration, making Lord’s slope a subtle but game-changing factor in every session.

The stakes in the India vs England 3rd Test

India and England are on level terms in the India Tour of England, after Indian had a dominating 300+ run win over England in the second test at Edgbaston, the English Side will be determined to push through the visitors to get the lead back of the test series.

Apart from that Jofra Archer who will be returning after a gap of 4 years of no test play will be aiming to get a strong head start to his test comeback.