KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant scripted a brilliant 141-run partnership under pressure at Lord’s, showcasing composure and aggression. But a mix-up before lunch cost Pant his wicket and disrupted India’s momentum, though Rahul completed a century before falling on 100.
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