IND vs ENG Highlights: Rahul’s Century Levels Scores at Lord’s on Day 3
Day 3 at Lord’s delivered thrilling Test cricket as India managed to match England’s first-innings score of 387, thanks to a stellar century by KL Rahul, a counter-punching knock from Rishabh Pant, and a resilient fifty from Ravindra Jadeja. With both teams ending their first innings on the same total, England began their second innings at 2/0, leaving the game delicately balanced heading into Day 4. IND vs ENG Highlights
Rahul Leads India’s Reply with Class
Resuming at 145/3, India needed a solid foundation and KL Rahul rose to the occasion, continuing from his overnight 53*. The stylish right-hander displayed excellent shot selection, especially his backfoot punches and elegant flicks. He brought up his 9th Test century and second at Lord’s with a crisp drive, joining the elite club alongside Dilip Vengsarkar as the only Indians to score multiple centuries at the historic ground.
Rahul-Pant Partnership Puts India in Control
The defining moment of India’s innings was the 141-run stand between KL Rahul (100) and Rishabh Pant (74). Pant’s aggressive strokeplay countered England’s discipline, highlighted by a brilliant hooked six off Ben Stokes that brought up his fifty. However, just before lunch, a needless run attempt cost Pant his wicket as he was run out—an unfortunate end to a valiant knock. IND vs ENG Highlights
Jadeja and Reddy Continue the Resistance
Post-lunch, England dismissed Rahul soon after his ton, but Ravindra Jadeja took the baton forward. He scored his third consecutive Test fifty (72), combining with debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (30) for a vital 72-run stand. Jadeja’s controlled aggression and timing helped India inch closer to parity. IND vs ENG Highlights
Reddy, though struck on the helmet by a fiery bouncer from Jofra Archer, showed resilience. His footwork against spin and pace drew praise, while his partnership with Jadeja helped stabilize India further.
England Fight Back Late in the Day
Archer and Stokes bowled hostile spells to target India’s middle and lower order. Though Washington Sundar and the tail resisted briefly, the innings wrapped up with Sundar’s dismissal to Archer. India’s 387 meant scores were level—a rare occurrence in Test cricket. IND vs ENG Highlights
England Begin Cautiously in 2nd Innings
In the few overs before stumps, England cautiously negotiated Bumrah and Siraj’s opening spell, ending Day 3 at 2/0. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett showed patience, clearly playing for survival as the pitch began to offer variable bounce. IND vs ENG Highlights
Tensions flared briefly as Crawley’s time-wasting tactics irked the Indian players, hinting at an intense Day 4 ahead. IND vs ENG Highlights
🏏 Day 3 Score Summary at Lord’s
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| England (1st Inns) | 387 all out (112.3 ov) | Joe Root – 104, Carse – 56, Jamie Smith – 51 |
| India (1st Inns) | 387 all out (111.1 ov) | KL Rahul – 100, Pant – 74, Jadeja – 72 |
| England (2nd Inns) | 2/0 (4 ov) | Zak Crawley – 2*, Duckett – 0* |
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KL Rahul: Second Indian to score multiple Test hundreds at Lord’s.
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Rishabh Pant: Scored a brisk 74 before being run out just before lunch.
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Ravindra Jadeja: Third consecutive Test fifty, stabilizing the middle order.
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All square: Both sides scored 387 — a rare parity in first innings. IND vs ENG Highlights
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England 2nd Innings: Started watchfully at 2/0 as tension builds heading into Day 4.
📌 What to Expect on Day 4
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England will look to set a challenging target with two full days remaining.
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India, with Bumrah and Siraj firing, will aim for quick wickets early. IND vs ENG Highlights
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The pitch has started to show signs of wear — expect spin and variable bounce to play a role.
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