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The day is here where fans can finally see both Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer in action together as India take on England in the 3rd Test at Lord’s. Both pacers will be making their return to their playing XIs, with the Indian returning after a gap of one game while the England pacer making a comeback after over years years. Archer and Bumrah will lock horns with what will be a battle for pace domination.

Bumrah vs Archer loading at Lord’s

Bumrah and Archer have previously played together during the latter’s stint at IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. The contest between the two pacers would be a treat for the fans at the home of cricket. While there is no way Archer can match Bumrah’s level, one cannot forget how lethal the England pacer can be with the red-ball.

Bumrah continues to be in the form of his life. He managed to get a five-wicket haul in the 1st innings of the ENG vs IND 1st Test where he managed to conjure magic to get something out of the Headingley pitch. He then went wicketless in the 2nd innings following which he was rested for the Edgbaston Test.

Talking about Bumrah’s record at Lord’s, he has played only one match at the iconic venue and managed to get three wickets in that game. With the surface at Lord’s most likely to favour pacers, India will be itching to unleash Bumrah with the new ball.

Archer, on the other hand, is making a long-awaited comeback. He last played for England in whites back in 2021. Following that, injuries have forced him to stay away from red-ball cricket. Archer was a forced to be reckoned with once upon the time as he used to unleash terror on the batters with his aggressive pace bowling. He has only played 13 matches but has 42 wickets to his name.

When it comes to Bumrah vs Archer in England, the former has 42 wickets against the latter’s 30. However, given the form in which both pacers are in, will be looking to most of the Lord’s surface as fans eagerly await their return to action.