London/IBNS, July 10 -- England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test against India at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Thursday.

Both the teams have introduced one change to their respective teams.

Jofra Archer, who is representing England in a Test match for the first time in more than four years, replaced Josh Tongue in the playing XI.

The five-match series is currently balanced at 1-1 after India scripted history in the second Test by registering their maiden win at Edgbaston in Birmingham by 336 runs.

Akash Deep had picked 10 wickets in the second Test, which was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

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