England ended the third day at 50/1, with Ben Duckett (34*) unbeaten. The third day started for India at 75/2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (51*) and Akash Deep (4*) unbeaten. The duo put on an entertaining partnership, with Akash (66 in 94 balls, with 12 fours) getting an entertaining half-century as a nightwatchman.