The India-England first Test at Headingley, Leeds, is finely balanced after two gripping days of cricket. India posted a commanding first-innings total of 471, built on strong centuries by Shubman Gill (147), Rishabh Pant (134), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101). KL Rahul contributed an important 42, but debutant Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair perished for ducks. England's battle back with the ball was spearheaded by captain Ben Stokes and pacer Josh Tongue, who took four wickets apiece to keep India below the 500-mark.

England’s innings got off to a shaky start, with rain disrupting play and Jasprit Bumrah striking early to remove Zak Crawley. Ben Duckett counterattacked with a brisk 67 before falling to Bumrah, who also dismissed Joe Root for 28. However, Ollie Pope steadied the innings with a classy unbeaten century and will resume Day 3 on 100, partnered by Harry Brook. England were 209 for 3 at the close of Day 2, 262 runs behind India with seven wickets in hand.

With the match evenly poised and both teams eyeing the upper hand, Day 3 will prove to be a climactic day in the struggle. Audiences enthusiastic to watch action live must know the timings of the match, as they adhere to local timings in the UK and convert to evening sessions for Indian viewers.

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ENG vs IND 1st Test Day 3 – Session Timings

Day 3 of the first Test between England and India will begin at 11:00 AM local time in the UK, which is 3:30 PM in India, at Headingley, Leeds.