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England pile on the runs against India at lunch on day two

Gary Ballance and Ian Bell help England to make 358-3 at lunch on day two of the third Test against India at the Ageas Bowl.

England have moved onto 358-3 at lunch on day two of the third Test against India at the Ageas Bowl.

Starting the day on 247-2, Gary Ballance and Ian Bell piled on the runs to put the hosts in a commanding position.

Ballance, who reached his century on Sunday, was in fine form yet again during Monday's opening session as a further 52 runs put him on 156 before he was dismissed by Rohit Sharma.

Meanwhile, Bell was able to pass the half-century mark on his way to making 68 not out at the interval. He will be joined at the crease by Joe Root (two not out) when play resumes.

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Englands Gary Ballance celebrates as he runs to reach a century not out during play on the second day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 18, 2014
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