Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli scored his third double century of this year to keep India in driver’s seat against England in the second innings of the game. He was well supported by all-rounder Jayant Yadav who played the role of a perfect foil with an innings of 92* to reel the team ahead, way ahead of England. The day started with Virat Kohli bringing his 150 in the first over fo the day with four fo Jake Ball on the fifth bowl of the day. Vey much soon Jayant Yadav too joined the party with his second half-century in only his fourth innings in Test matches.
The day started with Virat Kohli bringing up his 150 in the first over of the day with a four of Jake Ball on the fifth bowl of the day. Very much soon Jayant Yadav too joined the party with his second half-century in only his fourth innings in Test matches.
The intention was clear, to bat as much long and score runs so as to ask England to bat in afternoon or in the evening session, asking them to first clear the long debt in the bag and then think to gain some lead. Never in the first session of the day, the Indian batsmen looked in any sorts of trouble. On the other hand, they were enjoying their time in the middle and for the 15 overs of the day, they batted at a run rate of near close to six, which was enough to dismantle the hopes of England bowlers.
With a single of Adil Rashid, who was bowling way outside leg stump to protect a single, Virat Kohli reached his third double century of the year to tumble all the records, becoming first Indian batsman to do so with first one coming in the first Test against West Indies at Antigua, second one against New Zealand at Indore and the third one coming in the historic Wankhede Stadium today. The first two double centuries have resulted in a win. In this Test as well, team India is on a safe track but they might face a race against time if England batsmen are able to stick themselves at the crease, especially Alastair Cook and Joe Root.
Post Lunch break, Jayant Yadav, who is batting on 92* will also look to complete his maiden century to blunt his poor bowling in the first innings of the game. Indian team is running away with the game and will look to declare maybe in the last session, no matter the amount of lead they possess. Having said that it’s already the fourth day of the game, time will play a crucial role in saving England from a loss here.
India 579/7 (Virat Kohli 212*, Jayant Yadav 92*; Joe Root 2-31) lead by 179 runs vs England 400/10.
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