Flight of the off stump

Nov 10, 2016

The first landmark for England came off the third ball of the day, with Moeen Ali bringing up a century•Associated Press

He wasn't quite a cat with nine lives but Ben Stokes survived a few close calls and two dropped catches•Associated Press

India made it harder for themselves, having to endure another day of dropped catches and missed half-chances•AFP

After hours of fruitless toil, Amit Mishra trapped Ansari lbw for his only wicket and wrapped up the England innings for 537•Associated Press

His dismissal soon after was a sight all fast bowlers enjoy - an uprooted stump•Associated Press

Jonny Bairstow at the other end systematically attacked India's line-up, scoring a brisk 46, as England added 139 runs in the first session•Associated Press

Zafar Ansari added to India's frustration, batting 83 balls for his 32•AFP

M Vijay was efficient as ever through the off side, and saw India to 63 for no loss by stumps, in the company of Gautam Gambhir•AFP

Stokes used his feet smartly - while playing the ball and otherwise•Associated Press

Ansari's resistance gave Stokes the chance to complete a century - the third of the innings•Associated Press