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India vs England 1st Test: The ongoing first Test between India and England at the Headingley remains intensely competitive, with both teams locked in a gripping battle after Day 3 as neither side has managed to gain a decisive advantage on Sunday.

KL Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on day three of the first Test here on Sunday.

India dropped as many as five catches and barring Jasprit Bumrah, the effort from the pacers left a lot to be desired, allowing England to even out the game after the Shubman Gill-led side posted 471 in its first essay.

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Brydon Carse had Yashavi Jaiswal (4 off 11) caught behind with a ball that seamed away while Ben Stokes got rid of debutant Sai Sudharsan (30 off 48) for the second time in the game, the southpaw's flick falling into the hands of Zak Crawley at mid-wicket.

Rahul was a delight to watch as the majority of his seven fours came via the cove driver off the fast bowlers. He did not look any discomfort whatsoever despite the ball doing a bit in overcast conditions.

Stumps were drawn when rain arrived at Headingley with India leading by 96 runs.

In an extended afternoon session, Harry Brook ran out of luck on 99 before Jasprit Bumrah completed a well-deserved five-wicket haul to ensure a slender six-run first-innings lead for India.

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Before Bumrah castled Josh Tongue to end England's innings, Chris Woakes (38 off 55) punished a predictable Indian pace attack to take his team close to India's 471.