Joe Root and Ben Stokes have steadied the ship for four-down England in the ongoing third Test against India at Lord's, London.

The pair built a crucial 79-run stand for the fifth wicket, shifting momentum in England's favour, helping their team reach 251/4 at Stumps on Day 1. Root remains firm and is just one run away from reaching his century, while India are desperately searching for a breakthrough to stay in the contest. Nitish Reddy has claimed two wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja picking up one each.