Jaiswal strikes second century of series, India lead by 281 runs at tea
Overnight batters Jaiswal (118) and Akash Deep (66) shared a 107-run partnership for the third wicket but other Indian batters struggled to convert starts into solid innings at The Oval.
Ravindra Jadeja (26) and Dhurv Jurel (25) were at the crease at the break.
Akash Deep was dismissed before lunch with pacer Jamie Overton taking his wicket while Jaiswal was dismissed by Josh Tongue.
Skipper Shubman Gill could contribute only 11.
India had scored 224 in the first innings, which was followed by England's 247 giving them a narrow 23-run advantage going into the second innings.
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