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England clawed their way back into contention on day three of the third Test against India at Lord's, thanks to a late flurry of wickets under sweltering heat.
On a flat, unresponsive pitch that had offered little assistance, the hosts toiled for most of the day before engineering a dramatic Indian collapse that turned the tide of the match.
India resumed on 145-3 and appeared poised to build a commanding lead. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a composed 100 off 177 balls - his 10th Test century - while Rishabh Pant added a brisk 74 before falling to Ben Stokes moments before lunch. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a gritty 72, helping India reach 376-7.
However, England's persistence paid off as India lost their final three wickets for just 11 runs in six overs, folding for 387 - with the scores level.
Chris Woakes (3-84) and Brydon Carse (1-88) sparked the late burst, while captain Stokes finished with 2-63. Shoaib Bashir, who dismissed Rahul, also claimed 1-59 before leaving the field with an injury to his left little finger.
England faced just one over before stumps, with Ben Duckett (0*) and Zak Crawley (2*) surviving a brief but chaotic spell from Jasprit Bumrah. Some comical delays marred the final over, though the day ended with renewed hope for the home side.
What once looked like a dull draw now promises a thrilling final two days, as England's "Bazball" spirit re-emerges in an increasingly tense battle.
