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Patna: India were 276/3 in 90 overs at stumps on on Day 1 in their first innings in 2nd test against England at Lord’s, London, on Day 1 on August 12, 2021, as opener Lokesh Rahul scored an unbeaten 127 in 248 balls with 12 four and 1 six, his 4th test century abroad, and his opening partner Rohit Sharma scored 83 in 145 balls with 11 fours and 1 six. Rahul is third Indian opener to score a ton at Lord’s. Ajinkya Rahane was batting on 1 run in 22 balls.
Rohit and Rahul added 126 runs for the first wicket. Rohit Sharma fell to fast medium bowler James Anderson, who also claimed the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara (9) making it 150/2.
Rahul and captain Virat Kohli added 117 runs for the 3rd wicket. Kohli fell to fast medium bowler Ollie Robinson for 42 in 103 balls with 3 fours.