Day three of the third Test between England and India is underway, with India looking to claw their way back into the match after a dominant performance by England on day two. Play began at Lord's in London at 3:30 AM UTC.

England ended day two with a substantial first-innings total of 387, putting significant pressure on the Indian batting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer for India, taking three early wickets. However, the other Indian bowlers struggled to make breakthroughs, allowing England to build a formidable lead.

India closed day two on 145/3, trailing by 242 runs. KL Rahul remained unbeaten and will be key to India's chances on day three. Rishabh Pant, also unbeaten overnight, has the potential to shift the momentum of the game in India's favor with his aggressive batting style.

The Indian innings saw a mixed bag of performances. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal started aggressively but fell to Jofra Archer, who was making his comeback to the Test side after four years. Archer's return has been a positive sign for England, with the pacer picking up the crucial wicket of Jaiswal. Karun Nair contributed 40 runs before being caught by Joe Root. Shubman Gill, who has been in good form, failed to capitalize, adding to India's woes.

The sluggish pitch at Lord's has made scoring difficult, adding another layer of complexity for the Indian batsmen. India needs a strong partnership between Rahul and Pant to reduce the deficit and put England under pressure.

Off the field, a controversy surrounding a ball change on Day 2 has sparked debate.