On a hot Day 3 of the third IND vs ENG Test, India levelled the 387-run first innings total of the English on a Day that may witness a thrilling finish. KL Rahul plowed through with a gutsy hundred, and Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant also delivered crucial fifties. These days at 12BET Cricket were fiery at the end of the day, and both sides were ready to nail the final win and go 2-1 in the series.
IND vs ENG Test: India Matches England’s Total with Dramatic Flair
Rahul and Pant Lead from the Front
India started Day 3 of the IND vs ENG on the front foot with the score 145-3. Rishabh Pant, suffering a finger injury, plowed on with violent strokeplay, one six off Ben Stokes helped him reach his half-century. There were a few wobbly moments, such as a dangerous hook that was almost taken by Zak Crawley, but Pant did not have any doubts about the reckless plan. He was later dismissed after a direct hit by Stokes on a sharp stroke after scoring 74 just before lunch.
KL Rahul provided that anchorage as usual. His hundred led next and he went down at once, nudging Shoaib Bashir into falling. India wavered at 254-5 but the lower order entrenched themselves.
SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate IPL Guide with 12BET Cricket
Jadeja Stands Tall Amid Bashir’s Injury
Shoaib Bashir getting hurt while trying to snag that return catch? Total game-changer. Suddenly England’s main spin guy is out, and they’re scrambling back to pace—India just licked their chops at that. Jadeja, who’s just been on fire lately, smashed yet another 50 – the 3rd one in a row, if you’re keeping score at home. He and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who’s basically making his debut look easy, stitched together a clutch 72-run partnership.
Reddy, by the way, had a couple of “should’ve been out” moments—dodged two run-outs like he had nine lives. Sure, he ended up edging one from Stokes to the keeper for 30, but honestly, by then, the damage was done. Jadeja’s gritty 72? Pretty much dragged India right up to England’s heels. Not bad for a day’s work.
Lower Order Resistance and Final Drama
Washington Sundar arrived at the crease and teamed up with Jadeja for another crucial 50-run partnership. Solid effort, honestly, for this third IND vs ENG test match with odds at 12BET India. After Jadeja’s exit, Akash Deep went for two LBW decisions and both worked out, but he only managed 7 runs before getting out. Sundar kept his cool and added a steady 23, just enough to bring India level. And then, well, things unraveled. Wickets started falling fast; Woakes and Archer took care of the tail, Bumrah got out without scoring, and India’s innings wrapped up at 387.
The evening session was brief” Bumrah bowled just one over, and England ended Day 3 at 2 for no loss. But the real tension? That started when Zak Crawley kept stepping away from the crease, which led to some heated moments. Siraj was visibly frustrated, Bumrah gave a slow clap, and Shubman Gill confronted Crawley, pointing a finger right at him. Definitely a dramatic finish to the day.
Final Two Days Set for Classic Finish
This IND vs ENG Test is honestly edge-of-the-seat stuff right now. Just two days left, and it could swing either way. I’m really curious to see if Bumrah and Siraj can find that extra spark to tip things India’s way, or if England’s batters will dig in and make a stand at Lord’s. Feels like one of those matches where you just can’t look away.
For those who enjoy following the action even more closely, 12BET Sports has you covered with up-to-date odds, insights, and expert opinions. Whether you’re using the app, checking scores with your login, or exploring registration, 12BET India makes sure you’re always in the loop. This match isn’t one to miss.