India Lords entered 3 on the day of the third Test and consolidated his position with speed in their favor and with a major first session. KL Rahul And Rishabh Pant Batting with great discipline, kept a century-plus stand together. They became neutralized EnglandWise strikes with wise strike rotation and solid technology. But just before lunch, a moment of Missomoration makes India expensive. The run-out of the pants made sour that otherwise it was a close-flavored morning for visitors.
Rishabh Pant’s run-out with a major session of KL Rahul Mars India at day 3 at Lord’s
In the 66th over, with Rahul on 98 and Pant on 74, a well -set Indian partnership suddenly broke. Pants attempted a quick single after naked the ball Ben stokes On the short cover, it appears to bring Rahul on strike before the brake. There was a brief hesitation among the batsmen, and although Rahul completely committed, Pant underestimated Stokes’ athleticism. The England captain gathered and released in one speed, a direct hit firing at the end of the non-strayer.
The pants were well caught from his crease, finishing the 141 -run stand on 198 balls. Knowing the influence of that wicket, Stokes roared at the festival. India lost an important batsman just before lunch, a psychological blow despite the scoreboard strength. The run-out could be avoided by clear communication, especially given the situation. The departure of the pants stopped India’s speed at a time when they were constantly tightening their grip. His dismissal now leaves a slightly exposed middle and lower order under pressure.
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India’s session is still strong despite late shock against England
Despite the unfortunate dismissal of the pants, a lot went to be very happy about India. He scored 103 runs in 22.3 overs at a fast rate of 4.61, showing control and intentions. England’s short-ball tactics, Jamie Smith Standing up to the pants, and the pack leg-side fields were neutralized by all clever counters. The innings of the pants was commendable, especially since he was nursing on a finger injury.
Rahul, on 98*Rock-sleeping, adopted pants during difficult mantras and effectively rotated the strike. With the deficit now only 139 runs are reduced, India’s purpose would be to proceed for the first innings. There are still all -rounders to come Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja And Washington Beautiful, Two of which contributed well to the final test in Headingley. The form of Reddy with the bat remains a matter of concern, but the experience of Jadeja and Sundar will be important. Lords’ pitch is showing variable bounces, which can later help India’s spinners.
Here’s how fans reacted:
I have never seen more selfish cricketers than KL Rahul. To reach his hundreds of lunch before lunch, he sacrificed pants without another idea. State-padding matched them more than the team.
– Aditya 🇮🇹 (@140oldtraford) July 12, 2025
Both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant looked so good throughout the session but finally moved forward. What was the need of that single FFS. All the speed ruined.
– Ratnish (@Loyalsachinfan) July 12, 2025
Rahul ke 100 ke chakkar me pant ne apni lagwa li, lunch ke baad hi kar lete bc asi bhi kya jaldi thi
– 🦁 (@andcolorpocket) July 12, 2025
Oh God
Rishabh Pant went out …KL, stupid stupid stupid
KL Rahul pressured Rishabh pants for that run .. KL Rahul is a criminal and Rishabh Pant is run out ..
Selfish players like Rahul are a burden on the team.
– Satya Prakash (@_satyaprakash08) July 12, 2025
What is a way to get out after batting so well. Rishabh was entitled to this innings of Pants more.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) July 12, 2025
Such shame it ended in a run out but really important partnership in the context of the game. Great performance of patience and determination while struggling with pain @Rishabhpant17 #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/kabx0fja4w
– Wasim Jafar (@Wasimjifer 14) July 12, 2025
If Rishabh was not sure of that run, then why did he run in the first place? Not to forget, he also stopped in the middle. Bashir could be played in this last over before lunch man. We could have been in such a strong position right now.
– Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) July 12, 2025
He is madness. A run out while giving Rahul a strike at 98. No, no, no
– Sarah heir (@Swaris16) July 12, 2025
Flat deck, sun out, prime batting status, your partner is the most patient when it comes to scoring. The worst way to get out of here is Pants FFS.
– Believe (@cskian716) July 12, 2025
I have no issue when Pant comes out playing his brand of cricket and is caught on the border against the run of play, but this run out was just stupid stupid stupid.
– Annurg P Reiki (@Dravidict) July 12, 2025
Rishabh Pants in some ways the victim of overret. He does not risk that single until KL Rahul is in danger of going for lunch than his century, and KL Rahul is not in danger for his century shortage until KL Rahul is in danger
– Ben Gardner (@Ben_wisden) July 12, 2025
KL Rahul is a pure milestone who is actually obsessed man, he really put pressure on the pants to give him a strike for his hundred
Shiny man, I hope that he fails, we do not need such a man in our team #Klrahul #INDVSENG
– MK (@mkr4411) July 12, 2025