Steady Rahul Guides India in Response to England's 387

KL Rahul's fighting 53* took India to Stumps at 145 for 3, still trailing by 242 runs, after a day of delays and disruptions.

Rahul was the steady force in India's reply, guiding them through choppy waters with Karun Nair, who scored 40 before being dismissed by Ben Stokes. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early, but Rahul continued to play the ball late, picking up ones and twos behind the wicket.

Rishabh Pant faced Shoaib Bashir and took two boundaries against the offspinner, while Rahul moved to 50, being a steady presence for the visitors at the crease.

Brief Scores

India 145/3 (KL Rahul 53*, Karun Nair 40; Jofra Archer 1-22, Ben Stokes 1-16) trail England 387 by 242 runs.