LONDON (Reuters) -KL Rahul scored a century while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant pitched in with crucial fifties as India posted 387 on day three, equalling England's first innings, with their third test hanging in the balance at Lord's on Saturday.

London: India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his disappointment as the visitors failed to take the lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at Lord's, the 'Home of Cricket', on Saturday.

Speaking after close of play, England bowling consultant Tim Southee and India opener KL Rahul said the heated exchange between the Indian fielders and the home team openers formed the essence of a hard-fought day in Test cricket.

England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

The second day of the Lord’s Test was nothing short of eventful. While Joe Root notched up his 37th Test century and Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar five-wicket haul, the spotlight also shifted to a simmering controversy involving the Dukes ball—culminating in a tense moment between India captain Shubman Gill and the on-field umpires.

For all their inconsistencies in the past decade, England have remained formidable at home. Since 2014, they have lost just one series on these shores, against New Zealand in 2021.

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

Watch the moment Sophie Ecclestone narrowly avoids being run out on the last ball to make the single that gives England a five wicket win over India in the fifth T20 at Edgebaston.