A direct hit by England captain Ben Stokes found Rishabh Pant on the non-striker's end at the stroke of lunch, ending a crucial 141-run partnership with KL Rahul as India were 248-4 at the break on day three of the third test,

Rishabh Pant departs for 74 as Ben Stokes runs the wicketkeeper-batter out with a brilliant direct hit in the final over before lunch. India end the session with 103 runs in under 23 overs for the loss of just one wicket.

Rishabh Pant hits Ben Stokes for six, to bring up his half century and move India on to 215-3 in their first innings as the tourists make a strong start on day three of the third Test at Lord's, trailing England by 172 runs.