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

Live Reporting

by Elizabeth Botcherby & Mike Peter

  1. Ind 224-3

    Rishabh Pant sends Ben Stokes' first delivery down to fine leg and he's hurt his hand again, on comes on the physio.

    Having had the requisite attention, Stokes makes Pant hit the deck to avoid a sharp bouncer.

    Ah, and now here is Shoaib Bashir, who has been notable his absence this morning.

  2. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    Rishabh Pant has played well, great partnership with KL Rahul and getting India back into this game and bat the whole day today. But I can't believe we haven't seen a bit of spin. Just seeing a constant bumper barrage.

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    If Shoaib Bashir isn’t right for this situation he shouldn’t be in the team.

    John, Newcastle

    How can a frontline spinner only have bowled six overs to now? Shows you what they really think of Bashir - poor selection.

    Raj in Bordon

  4. Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    KL Rahul has hit six fours in 19 balls from Brydon Carse's current spell.

  5. Ind 221-3

    KL Rahul closes Brydon Carse's over by driving well through point for four.

    He moves to 89.

  6. Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    No wicketkeeper has made five Test centuries in England. Rishabh Pant has four and is tied with Matt Prior and Alec Stewart.

  7. 50 runs

    50 for Rishabh Pant

    Ind 215-3

    Of course he does it with a six.

    Rishabh Pant brings up his half century with a mighty hook, sending Ben Stokes' last delivery flying over the ropes.

    It comes off 86 deliveries, and all with an injured hand.

    'He has been quite brilliant' - Pant reaches half century with a six

  8. Ind 207-3

    Ben Stokes starts with a wide, sending the ball over Rishabh Pant's head, and that brings up India's 200.

    The India wicketkeeper then calls on the physio after an attempted pull shot, his injured finger needs more attention.

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    They can change the ball as much as they want. The fact is this bowling attack just isn’t good enough.

    Sam, Malvern

    I don’t understand why they could not do the ball change during the drinks break. Why are they also selecting a ball from a set that was already rejected. The umpires need to gain some control on this game.

    Sam, Swansea

  10. Ashwanth R Kavuluri
    Cricviz analyst

    England pacers have got just 0.40° of swing on average this morning, which is the lowest in the first session of a day in this series.

  11. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    22 overs to go until the second new ball, this is when you need your spinners. If England to win the Test, they need 17 wickets and can't imagine all 17 falling to the seamers. You need your spinners.

  12. Ind 206-3

    KL Rahul picks up his 11th four, lashing Brydon Carse over mid-off for four.

    He moves to 83, with 40 minutes to go until lunch.

  13. Ind 200-3

    Ben Stokes replaces Chris Woakes as we resume after the break.

    Three singles off the over, the last of which, a KL Rahul shot through point, brings up India's 200.

  14. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    India are getting themselves into the position where they can bat the day out. If they bat really well, they'll be thinking can they bat until lunchtime tomorrow. All of a sudden, the third innings for England becomes very crucial and tricky.

  15. The players have taken drinks, with the umpires taking a look at some balls during the break.

    They don't actually change the ball, but I suppose it's good to be prepared.

    Meanwhile here's WinViz, with India closing the gap on England.

    WinViz gives England 43% chance of winning, India 26% and the draw 31%CricViz

  16. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    We regard the third day as moving day and India will be looking to bat the day out especially with the new ball available to England in less than 25 overs. If they can bat the day out, then they will be ahead in this Test.

  17. Ashwanth R Kavuluri
    Cricviz analyst

    In this series, KL Rahul has attacked 52% of the fuller deliveries with a strike rate of 103 - his highest. In comparison, he has attacked only 8% of good length balls. His next highest is against short balls at 39%, followed by 15% against back of a length deliveries.

  18. Ind 197-3

    Brydon Carse tightens it up after conceding 22 runs from his first two overs.

    He sends down a maiden to Rishabh Pant.

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    Such poor bowling from Carse, unable to bowl to a field.

    Alistair, Cambridge

    Get Stokes and Bashir on. Nothing is happening and they are going through the motions until the new ball. The game is slipping away unless they get a wicket. Like 211-5 at Edgbaston...

    Andy, Reading

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    I don’t understand the complaining about the pace of the game. Test cricket is much more entertaining now than ever. The drinks and glove changes by batters is a bit OTT but with DRS adding in expecting 90 overs in a day is unrealistic. Start at 10:30 if you want more cricket, don’t rush the game.

    Jon in Melbourne