[WATCH]: Rishabh Pant Begins Day 3 With Flair At Lord’s Against England

Rishabh Pant started Day 3 of the Lord’s Test between India and England with a confident approach despite a finger injury. He played a key role in India’s response, launching a counter-attack against England’s bowlers. During the innings, Pant surpassed MS Dhoni’s tally of runs in India–England Tests, setting a new record for the most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in this fixture.

Setting the Scene – Day 3 at Lord’s

England posted 387 runs in the first innings, led by Joe Root’s century, a quick 51 from Jamie Smith, and a composed half-century from Brydon Carse. With India trailing, Rishabh Pant came in to bat despite a finger injury sustained during wicketkeeping on Day 1. He showed little visible discomfort and played a determined innings, stepping up under pressure as India looked to respond.

A Swashbuckling Start

Rishabh Pant faced the first ball of Day 3 against England at Lord’s under pressure but responded with a boundary off Jofra Archer’s full delivery on the pads, flicked through fine leg. Archer bowled with pace and precision, yet Pant remained unfazed. Later in the over, he stepped out and struck another boundary over extra cover, continuing his counter-attacking approach.

What a start! 🤩

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The Record-Breaking Moment

Rishabh Pant crossed MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test runs by an Indian wicketkeeper against England during the first innings at Lord’s. Needing 35 runs to surpass Dhoni’s tally of 1,157, Pant reached the milestone with a single off Brydon Carse in the 52nd over.

In terms of numbers, Pant now has 1,158 runs from 12 Tests, while Dhoni recorded 1,157 runs across 21 matches. Pant’s quicker scoring rate and lower match count highlight a more aggressive approach and consistent contribution in fewer appearances.

Partnership with KL Rahul

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul built a crucial partnership that helped stabilize India’s innings after early setbacks. Their stand absorbed pressure from England’s bowlers and gradually shifted the momentum. Pant’s counter-attacking approach proved effective once again. He took calculated risks and targeted gaps with precision, forcing the bowlers to adjust and disrupting England’s field placements.

Bumrah’s Fire with the Ball

Jasprit Bumrah claimed 5 wickets for 74 runs in England’s first innings, earning a place on the Lord’s Honours Board. This marked his 13th five-wicket haul in away Tests, surpassing Kapil Dev’s previous record of 12. Bumrah’s spell played a key role in limiting England’s total, preventing them from posting a score above 450, and helped India stay competitive in the match.

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