Overview

• England and India finished their first innings level on 387, with England closing Day 3 at 2/0 to lead by two runs in their second innings.
• KL Rahul’s second Lord’s century (100) and half-centuries from Rishabh Pant (74 despite a finger injury) and Ravindra Jadeja (72) propelled India to match England’s total.
• Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul to bowl out England and Jofra Archer marked his Test return by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first over.
• Tensions flared when Shubman Gill confronted Zak Crawley for perceived time-wasting in the final over, leaving England to face only one ball before stumps.
• With the series tied at 1-1, both sides prepare for a pivotal two-day finish on a pitch known for variable bounce and turn.