The slower ball from Stokes nearly does the trick but Pant adjusts well to tap the full toss on the off-side for a single.
Gill continues to keep the scoreboard ticking along with a single on the leg side.
A quick bouncer from Stokes as Pant does well to sway out of the way.
Pant being very selective with his shot selection. The big shot will come out when least expected and for now he is content to take the singles as he taps Stokes to midwicket for one.
The Indian batters have done well to make England's bowlers earn every wicket. Bashir, to his credit, has been excellent with the ball and doing well within his limitations.
He has been quite good at holding one end up, giving away just 29 runs in his 10 overs, including three maiden overs.
A close shave as Pant leaves Stokes on length only to see the ball passing over the off-stump. That ball came in a long way but went over the stumps before the next moves away as the left-hander leaves it alone.
Gill glances the fifth ball for one before Pant keeps out the last ball.
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