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 has been run out by England captain Ben Stokes off the last ball before lunch to spoil an otherwise perfect morning session by India on Day 3 of the third test at Lord’s.

England captain Ben Stokes ran out Rishabh Pant on the stroke of lunch to give his side a much-needed boost in the third Test against India at Lord's on Saturday.

India lost Lokesh Rahul off his first ball after getting to 100 but rebuilt through Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Reddy to reach tea on 316-5 on Day 3 of the third test against England at Lord's on Saturday.

Jasprit Bumrah stole the show on Day 2 at Lord’s with a brilliant five-wicket haul, helping India bowl England out for 387. Joe Root led the hosts with his 37th Test century, while Jamie Smith (51) and Brydon Carse (56) frustrated India with a late stand.

Joe Root has followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer has made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s.