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England make second breakthrough as Cheteshwar Pujara departs on Day 4 against India in 3rd Test

Pujara was removed by England spinner Moeen Ali, who claimed his third wicket in the game.

Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed by Moeen Ali © Getty Images
Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed by Moeen Ali © Getty Images

Jul 30, 2014

India lost their quick wickets in form of Murali Vijay, who was run out for 12, and Cheteshwar Pukara during the chase of 445 against England in the third Test match at Southampton on Wednesday.

Pujara was removed by England spinner Moeen Ali, who claimed his third wicket in the game. India were 29 for two after 12.12overs, with Shikhar Dhawan batting on 11 not out.

Earlier, England declared on 205 for four against India on Day Four of the third Test at Southampton, with a lead of 444 runs. Alastair Cook scored an unbeaten 70, while Joe Root (56) and Gary Ballance (38) helped boost the run-rate.

England resumed after lunch at 80 for two, with Cook unbeaten on 29 and Ian Bell the new man in. Bell started in aggressive fashion, taking on the left-arm spin of Ravindra Jadeja. Cook too batted positively,slowly but surely batting himself into some form.

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