India, July 12 -- KL Rahul brought up his second Test century at Lord's with the same qualities that defined the rest of his innings: calm temperament, calculated shot selection, and a complete understanding of conditions. On a pitch that tested patience and punished recklessness, Rahul stood firm, reaching the three-figure mark in 176 balls and becoming the first Indian since Dilip Vengsarkar to score multiple Test hundreds at the iconic venue. It was a knock of substance and firmly placed Rahul back on the honours board, four years after his last visit.

Day 3 began with Rahul carrying forward the momentum he and Rishabh Pant had established the previous day; however, the duo faced a setback when their 141-run partnership was broken on ...