London: India was on 260 for three at tea on the third day of its decisive final Test against England at The Oval on Saturday.

Rahul Dravid, unbeaten on 109, and Saurav Ganguly (37 not out) were at the crease as the tourists moved within sight of avoiding the follow-on after England notched up 515 in its first innings.

Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar was England's only victim of the afternoon session trapped lbw by Andy Caddick for 54.

The four-match series is tied at 1-1.

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Dravid, Tendulkar in control; India 151/2 at lunch