Rishabh Pant's Run-Out Overshadows His Fifty on Day 3 at Lord's

Rishabh Pant's Dismissal Marks a Turning Point
On Day 3, Rishabh Pant faced challenges with his index finger, leading to a dramatic moment when he attempted to prevent a ball from hitting the stumps with his leg, only to be stumped by Ben Stokes. A moment of indecision while running left him just short of the non-striker's crease, ending his innings at 74.
Watch the video here:
RUN OUT! 🙌
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 12, 2025
Ben Stokes aims and fires at the stumps and Rishabh Pant is out! ❌ pic.twitter.com/Z9JWvV9aS4
Earlier in the over, KL Rahul was batting at 97 when he took a single off Shoaib Bashir. Pant, upon reaching the crease, remarked that Rahul could have aimed for a boundary. After defending the next delivery, Pant, eager to keep Rahul on strike before the lunch break, attempted a risky run that ultimately cost India a wicket.
Ben Stokes, positioned at cover, received the ball and made a direct throw to Pant's end, catching him off guard as he failed to get his bat in time.
Despite the setback, India had a strong Day 3 at Lord's, accumulating 103 runs in 22.3 overs. Pant, battling through a finger injury, achieved his 17th Test fifty, showcasing impressive shots, including his 88th Test six—just two shy of Sehwag’s Indian record.
However, his run-out while trying to assist Rahul in reaching his milestone shifted the momentum. Stokes celebrated his direct hit passionately, while Rahul maintained his composure, inching closer to another overseas century. Pant's unfortunate dismissal provided England with a much-needed boost in an otherwise Indian-dominated session.