Summary

  • Third Test, day three, Lord's - series level at 1-1

  • England lead by two runs after feisty finale

  • Scores level after first innings as tourists lose 4-11 to be bowled out for 387

  • India 387: Rahul 100, Pant 74, Jadeja 72; Woakes 3-84

  • What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?

  • Watch highlights on BBC Four and iPlayer from 19:00 BST

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 12 July

    That's goodbye from us after day three of the third Test at Lords, with England closing on 2-0 and leading by the same margin after both sides scored 387 in their first innings.

    Take a read of Stephan Shemilt's report to hear how today played out.

    Today at the Test has just started on BBC Four, and will be available on iPlayer afterwards, while the Test Match Special podcast will reaction from the close of play later this evening.

    You may also want to check out Matthew Henry's report on how to improve slow over-rates, which have been a real issue in this Test.

    Meanwhile England's women are currently in action against India in the fifth T20 at The Oval - you can follow that match here.

    We'll be back tomorrow at 10:30 BST, with play to resume at 11:00.

    See you then.

  2. Postpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 12 July

    Before we go, let's enjoy this six-ball stint of 90mph-plus bowling from Jofra Archer, eh?

  3. Postpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 12 July

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Lord’s

    Tim Southee is doing England's press conference.

    "He will be assessed overnight. Hopefully he will be good to go tomorrow," he says with a smile about Zak Crawley's finger.

    "Shubman Gill was lying down having a massage yesterday," he adds.

  4. Postpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 12 July

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Ex-England captain on Test Match Special

    Most of the time, the batsmen don't know how to go about it in the third innings. Do you go hard and try to get a win or do you play slow if the match is heading for a draw? It's the uncertainty that makes the third innings hard. But I don't think that'll be an issue for this side. They'll have a target in mind and they'll go after it.

  5. Postpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 12 July

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    If England bat really well tomorrow, they can give India maybe four or six overs late in the day. But they cannot be bowling much on day four after bowling on days two and three. They need to make sure the bowlers can have a nice chill out day and give it all for day five.

  6. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 12 July

    India batter KL Rahul, speaking to Today at the Test: "I understand from an opening batter's point of view, it's something that happens a lot, quite a lot of theatrics at the end.

    "It's not been easy having to bat all around that top six, it's nice to finally get a spot where I've batted a lot, I've played all my junior cricket and coming into international cricket I've always batted at the top of the order, so it's a position I enjoy playing. I wanted to bat in one position, wherever it was, so I'm happy I'm performing for the team.

    "I sometimes sit and think about if things have changed, but the only answer I've come to is that I'm just getting runs now. My mindset has always been the same, I've always been hungry to score runs, hungry to perform, it just didn't happen but the last couple of years the runs have been coming and once you're performing consistently, your confidence is up and you know exactly what you need to do. Everything feels comfortable and I think I've found that space personally, scoring runs.

    "I think there have been a few innings where I've tried to be aggressive, tried to play a lot of shots, but that depends on the situation. The wickets have been good these last three days, so I've stuck to playing good old Test cricket.

    "Once you become one of the older players on the team you see a lot of younger guys coming up to you asking about experience in these conditions, I've tried to share as much as I can."

  7. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 12 July

    Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It was great, you wait six and half hours of play for something as captivating as that. It's within the laws of the game and the critical thing for England was not to lose wickets. It sets up a beautiful first hour tomorrow morning because India are going to come with some gumption and seeing how Bumrah is fired up, I worry for England.

  8. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 12 July

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    Ben Stokes has been England's best seamer all summer, he's been able to hit the pitch hard and get that extra bit out of the pitch. As far as his batting is concerned, he will get better. In pressure situations, England have been good and it'll be intriguing to see how Shubman Gill captains tomorrow and how England bat.

  9. 'A two-day shoot-out'published at 18:48 British Summer Time 12 July

    England bowling coach Tim Southee speaking to Today at the Test: "Pretty even. You toil away for three days and you sit here with a two-run lead. Looking forward to a two-day shoot-out.

    "It was hard work for the bowlers, the energy in Stokes' spell before lunch flowed on through the afternoon session. I think ideally you'd like a little bit more bounce, especially when playing against a team from the sub-continent. The more you hit the wicket the more responsive it is. It's set up for a beautiful couple of days.

    "It's been a long time since Jofra's last Test match, after lunch he was touching 93-94 mph with a ball that was 70 overs old. Any long lay-off is going to be tough coming back after a long time, but he's put the work in and is only going to get better as the series goes on.

    "It's an exciting time, the next two days. There's a little bit there for the bowlers, but if you can get in you can score some runs."

  10. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 12 July

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Ex-England captain on Test Match Special

    Ben Stokes' body is now able to do it, that's the most important thing. The rhythm he's got with his bowling this summer is really impressive.

    England just need him - look at that run out of Pant. He delivers.

  11. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 12 July

    That late surge by England has put them back as favourites for victory, according to WinViz...

    WinViz gives England 45% chance of victory, India 26% and the draw 29%Image source, CricViz
  12. Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 12 July

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Lord’s

    When India played Australia at Sydney this winter, Usman Khawaja did everything he could to waste time against Bumrah in a very similar situation.

    A fired up Bumrah nicked the Aussie opener off, but England survive today.

  13. Close - Eng 2-0published at 1 over

    England lead by two runs

    Ooooh. The final delivery of the day whistles past Zak Crawley's outside edge. Imagine...

    England survive one over without losing a wicket. Crawley strides off. Ben Duckett shares a smile with Mohammed Siraj as they leave the field.

  14. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 12 July

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    After a long sapping day as well, a little of bit of feistiness in the end.

  15. Postpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 12 July

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Lord’s

    The England fans in the crowd are cheering as Zak Crawley calls on the physio. The India fans are booing.

    It’s tetchy. Bumrah is sarcastically applauding.

  16. Eng 2-0published at 0.5 overs

    Oh dear, oh dear. Jasprit Bumrah is doing his best to rattle through the over, striding quickly back to his mark after every delivery.

    Zak Crawley, however, has other plans. After running two off the second ball of the innings, he pulls away four times before the third ball. A few choice words are exchanged; Mohammed Siraj's face is the picture of fury.

    He does it again later in the over and also signals to the dressing room for a physio. India cannot believe it.

  17. Postpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 12 July

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Lord’s

    After that first delivery the India slips and mid-wicket all came in to chirp close to Crawley.

  18. Postpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 12 July

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    I would perhaps go with the left-hander Ben Duckett rather than Zak Crawley, just to put the bowlers off.

  19. Postpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 12 July

    Here they come. And after all that excitement... it's Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. Oh well.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 12 July

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    Bit of credit for England is due please. 376-6 to 387 all out. Great effort on a very hot day.

    Neil, Oxfordshire

    Good fielding often goes unnoticed, but I think Harry Brook deserves a mention for his 4 brilliant catches today. A very valuable contribution.

    Anon

    Right. Shut up shop and send Archer and Bashir out to open.

    Dan, Wolverhampton